NDT Manager

Reports directly to the Head of Quality and is responsible for the continuing compliance in CAAM AN52 and EN4179 or NAS410 or equivalent. NDT Level 3 focuses on the overall NDT inspection processes, supervising NDT Level 1 and 2, maintain overall control and cognizance over the NDT training program, including designating or approving qualified examiners, instructors and outside agencies. The individual must be a nominated post holder and accepted by the NAAs.

Responsibilities

  • Administer, manage and develop the NDT Services Section capabilities as per company and regulatory requirements
  • Review the NDT written procedures and practices covering training, qualification and certification of NDT personnel
  • Provide NDT consultancy whenever required by customers, the management and issuance on customer aircraft as assigned
  • Provide guidance in establishment of NDT facilities and capabilities to meet the company’s requirement
  • Approve NDT techniques and procedures prepared by NDT Level II personnel including the written practice on the qualification of NDT personnel to the European Standard EN4179 (as revised), CAAM AN 52 and NAS 410
  • Prepare for audit and surveillance of the NDT facilities, procedures, records and personnel qualification to verify and assist in ensuring compliance to written procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Review audit report and ensure corrective actions taken on the Non-Conformance Reports (NCR)
  • Liaise with airworthiness authorities and customers with regards to NDT and to ensure all NDT methods used in NDT section are approved by either CAAM or NAA
  • Conduct training on NDT personnel as required
  • Conduct Level I and II examinations to European Standard EN 4179 (as revised), CAAM AN 52 and NAS 410 or other employer-based certifications
  • Maintain a list of NDT Level I and Level II personnel in the NDT Section
  • Ensure all NDT personnel undergo an annual vision check and maintain a record
  • Carry out all NDT tasks performed within the approved NDT Services Section capability
  • Undertake other tasks as assigned by Superior. Report status and file reports on assigned tasks to his office
  • Recommend and budget for acquisition of suitable equipment to perform NDT including calibration of tooling & equipment necessary for the maintenance of organisation customer aircrafts
  • When required by the written practice, be capable of auditing outside agencies to ensure the requirements of the written practice are met.

General Skills

These are the core or work related competencies that are essential to be able to provide the fundamentals skill, knowledge and behaviour criteria's for the job scope development.

Competency Description
MOSQF Level

Knowledge and understanding of Aviation Regulations and National Aviation Legislation that impact work activities

Interpret, Review, Verify and Apply Principles of the National Aviation Authority Aviation Legislation with the company procedures.

5

Revise human factors and basic error management regulations in aerospace manufacturing context

5

Develop non-destructive testing (NDT) technique and procedures to be used by subordinates by having thorough knowledge of materials, components, product technologies

5

Able to keep track and update to latest revision of (non-destructive testing) NDT requirement as per in NDT saturator body

5

The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed , express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others or communications that make an impact and able to persuade their intended audiences

Handle conflict between staff

4

Lead workplace communication through the implementation of communication strategies and mechanisms through out different organization levels

4

Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Regulations that impact work activities

Lead and oversee a Occupational Health and Safety Management System

5

Promote and inculcate safe practices/safety culture among the staff in the Organization

5

The ability to understand and utilize information technology in the workplace.

Utilize Information Technology tools and technique throughout the organization

4

The ability and desire to work cooperatively with others as a subordinate, leader or in a team; manage, mentor or coach to develop people’s skill and capabilities , ability to take responsibility for one’s own or one’s employees’ performance by setting clear goals and expectations, demonstrate support for any changes to improve people’s or organization's performance.

Assess Competence, Appraise, Evaluate staff, review on-the job-training programs and competency base assessments.

5

Implement a Working Team culture and lead teams

5

The ability to understand and analyse the organization’s competitive position by considering market and industry trends, existing and potential customers (internal and external), and strengths and weaknesses as compared to competitors and contributes to the organizations long term vision and strategy.

Implement and apply improvements arising from Organizational Analysis

4

The ability to understand and apply the organisations code of conduct which are align with the company values and policy.

Show leadership in creating and overseeing policies for ethical practices at the organization level

5

Promote and inculcate ethical behaviour per AS9100D in the entire team

5

The ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s and people’s effectiveness; supporting, initiating, sponsoring, and implementing the organizational changes.

Adapt to changes in the work environment when changes to organizational structure, function or businesses occur

4

Technical Skills

These are specific skills related competencies that are essential to be able to provide the fundamentals skill, knowledge and behaviour criteria's for the job scope development.

Competency Description
MOSQF Level

Knowledge and understanding of the Maintenance Processes, Methods or Tools that supports daily work activities

Demonstrate the basic knowledge on Autonomous Maintenance & Preventive Maintenance

3

Knowledge and understanding of the Operational Processes or Methods that supports daily work activities

Manage, regulate and establish the correct use of the application of non-destructive testing (NDT) concepts, principles and practical aspects of aircraft/component manufacturing For NOSS Non-Destructive Testing, refer to MC-062-1, MC-062-2, MC-062-3 or M712-003-1:2017,M712-003-2:2017, M712-003-3:2017 or MC-117-1:2014,MC-117-2:2014, MC-117-3:2014 or MC-116-1:2014 ,MC-116-2:2014 ,MC-116-3:2014 or M712-006-3:2019,M712-006-2:2019, M712-006-1:2019

8

Knowledge and understanding of Productivity and Innovation Processes, Methods or Tools to support work activities

Encourage , manage and promote production productivity processes and concepts of innovation

7

Knowledge and understanding of Project Management Processes, Methods or Tools to support work activities

Encourage and promote Project Management principles in the daily operations.

6

Knowledge and understanding of Quality Processes, Methods or Tools to support work activities.

Conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) audit internally

7

Conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) annual assessment for each NDT Inspector/Engineer

7

Implement Quality Management System (QMS) functions in order to support internal and external audits

7

Knowledge and understanding of Technical, Engineering and Non Destructive Testing Processes, Methods or Tools to support work activities.

Review, validate and approve the correct usage of concepts, principles and practical aspects of engineering basics, physics and chemistry in relation to non-destructive testing (NDT) application process

6

Review recommendation and approve development of non-destructive testing (NDT) technique and NDT written practice in accordance with applicable airworthiness requirements, showing the compliance with National Aviation Authority (NAA) requirements

6

Future Skills

These are the future IR.4.0 competencies that are essential to be able to provide the fundamentals skill, knowledge and behaviour criteria's for the job scope development

No skills or competencies required for this role right now.

Role Details

Additional details for this role.


Industry

Aerospace

Sector

Manufacturing

Stream

Quality


MASCO Code

2146-39

MQF Level

Level 8 - Post Graduate Degree

Career Path

All possible pathway to progress after for this role.


Vertical Progression

No available role.

Vacancies

Currently available vacancy based on this role in participating companies.


No available vacancy.