Colheli

Colheli

NDT Technician Trainee

Aurora, OR · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 18 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters has been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services.
  • If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!
  • The NDT Technician Trainee will work under the direct supervision of the Responsible Level III NDT Manager by performing basic non-destructive testing (NDT) and maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections using various nondestructive testing methods (e.g., Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Radiographic).
  • Document findings, prepare inspection reports, and maintain accurate records.
  • Support aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul projects by providing reliable NDT results.
  • Maintain NDT equipment and ensure proper calibration and operation.
  • We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations.

Requirements

  • Participate in continuous training and recertification as required.

Nice to have

  • Preferred experience in non-destructive testing, preferably in the NDT methods of Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (PT) or Eddy Current (ET).
  • A strong aptitude for acquiring new mechanical skills and knowledge Familiarity with the products and processes associated with aircraft maintenance and manufacturing is preferred.

Company info

  • WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE At Columbia, we believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, challenged, and valued.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
  • However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
  • 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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