Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services is a subsidiary of Safran USA and is part of the Safran Group. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. It has over 92,000 employees in as many as 26 countries with a large presence in the United States with employees in 24 states. Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services is a licensed FAA repair facility providing rapid-response aircraft wheel and brake repairs with facilities in Milwaukee, WI, Miami, FL, Bethlehem, PA, Grand Prairie, TX, and Las Vegas, NV.
Summary
This position is responsible for performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of wheels and brakes for commercial airlines and the military that require multiple NDT Inspections to include: Eddy Current (ET), Fluorescent Magnetic Particle (MT), Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant (PT) and Ultrasonic (UT).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Under limited supervision, performs non-destructive tests on aircraft wheel and brake components in order to detect defects.
- Performs visual and dimensional checks on various sub-components.
- Perform cup changes, chemical treatments and shot peen of components as required.
- Follows procedures, processes and inspection techniques using various types of equipment in order to complete tasks.
- Performs process controls, set up and calibrate equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, as required.
- Ensures proper tracking and documentation of activities and parts control is maintained.
- Key contributor towards continuous improvement and execution of lean principles.
- Adheres to all quality and safety standards and demonstrates a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
- Other duties which may be assigned to support MRO activities.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills that promote and foster a team culture.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in order to prioritize workload according to business demands.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail required
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in inspection environment preferred.
- Minimum one year previous NDT experience.
- Must hold current qualification or certification in accordance with the current revision of NAS-410 as a Level II in at least one of the following NDT Methods: ET, MT, PT.
- Aircraft wheel and brake NDT Inspection or maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands
Must be able to pass near vision test and color perception test.
DOT/FAA regulations require all applicants for placement in DOT/FAA safety-sensitive positions will be required submit to a pre-employment drug test as well as random testing annually.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to provide documentation to validate your experience and classroom hours in each NDT discipline?
- How many experience hours do you have in each NDT discipline?
Work Location: In person
