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Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician (CAMC)
This occupational analysis is directed at the aircraft nondestructive inspection technician who works for regional or national air carriers, an approved maintenance organization (AMO), or an approved NDI maintenance organization and performs specific inspections of aircraft structures, engines and components, to determine serviceability in accordance with applicable codes, specifications and standards for the following: liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonics and radiography. In addition, specialty inspections such as acoustic emissions, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and laser shearography can be performed. The nondestructive inspection technician works not only with other Nondestructive Inspection Technicians but also with other airline trades including structural repair technicians, gas turbine repair and overhaul technicians, welders, machinists, mechanical technicians, electrical technicians, maintenance technicians, avionics technicians, interior refinishers, electroplaters, painters and reciprocating engine and propeller technicians.
The nondestructive inspection technician does not certify the airworthiness of the aircraft but does certify the serviceability of tested parts under the AMO authority and documents inspections performed and the disposition of parts.
The NDI technician may employ other methods that can determine the acceptability or suitability for intended service of a material, part, component, subsystem, or system. New methods may be addressed by the National Standing Trade Advisory Committee.
An Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician designation may work or qualify as:
Aircraft Nondestructive Technician
Aircraft Nondestructive Technician Operator
Aircraft Nondestructive Testing Technician
Aviation Nondestructive Inspection Technician
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| WHAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED? |
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Diploma: None required, however a Transport Canada (AME) designation can be advantageous
Apprenticeship: None
Licensing: CAMC Certificate
Must have acquired the minimum (time expressed in calendar days) experience required for each method to qualify for CGSB level II as described in the CAN/CGSB-48.9712 (certification of Nondestructive personnel) manual. Applicant may seek registration with CAMC for one or more NDI method.
Must pass a Radiation Safety and Industrial Radiography examination, approved by the Atomic Energy Control Board (A.E.C.B.)
Depending on the nondestructive method employed an applicant maybe required to complete a Canadian General Standards Board (C.G.S.B.) Industrial Radiographers examination. In addition, applicants may be required to complete an "Ultrasonic" and "Eddy Current" (C.G.S.B.) certification.
Recurrent Training: Applicants may have to re-certify as required by the appropriate government regulating body or the employer. In addition, specialized aircraft type training may be required/provided by employer.
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| WHAT ARE THE CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION? |
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The following core competencies are required:
- Safety
- Pre-Inspection and quality control
- Non destructive inspections
- Specialized non destructive inspections
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| WHAT TYPE OF WORK EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED BEYOND CERTIFICATION? |
Proven knowledge of aircraft and experience with various nondestructive techniques.
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| WHAT ARE THE WAGES? |
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Average $20.00 - $32.00 per hour
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| WHAT ARE THE WORKING CONDITIONS? |
An Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician can expect to work outside and in hangers. Adverse conditions may include weather extremes, noise, odours, and danger. Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technicians can also expect shift work. They must not be afraid of heights as they may work on the top of jet wings and fuselages.
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| WHERE ARE THE JOBS? |
Employment opportunities are generally with larger firms concentrated around BC's major airports. |
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