
NDI Tech / Flight Inspector
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Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.NDI duties include:
Performs non-destructive tests (NDT) on aircraft engines or components. Inspects metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts, and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods and techniques including radiography, ultrasonic, penetrant, eddy current, shearography, thermography, and magnetic particle. Performs NDT on various aircraft structures and components. Inspect composite and metallic parts and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods and techniques.
Inspector duties include:
Inspecting demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment and parts for operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications. Inspecting the installation and operation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems and other parts and equipment of aircraft. Performing preflight and post-flight inspections in accordance with standard procedure on flight-proven aircraft. Approving non-flight-proven aircraft for flight. Inspects, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made on the aircraft. Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Basic Qualifications NDI level 2:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or manufacturing experience in nondestructive testing experience. Currently certified to NDT Level II in UT and ET in accordance with NAS-410 (documentation required)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
- Must be able to pass eye, medical, respiratory exams, and able to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
Basic Qualifications NDI level 3:
- High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or manufacturing experience in nondestructive testing experience. Currently certified to NDT Level II in UT and ET in accordance with NAS-410 (documentation required)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
- Must be able to pass eye, medical, respiratory exams, and able to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace or aviation experience
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Able to utilize measuring devices including comparators, micrometers, scales, and calipers
- Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, and other Quality / NDT auditing / accreditation systems
- Experience with MAUSS V or AUSS Mobile systems
- Experience with Multiple brands of Flaw detectors strongly preferred
- Experience in the interpretation of flaws in Composites Certification in other NDT methods Positive attitude and ambition to excel / advance in skills and knowledge
- Willingness to cross train in other NDT methods
- Ability to work extended or flexible schedule on short notice as needed.
- Able to work under general direction with minimal supervision
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Job Details
- Category
- Technician
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Emerado, ND 58228, United States
- Posted
- Jan 14, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 15, 2026, 12:25 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 01:25 AM
- Compensation
- $48,400 - $80,600 per year
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