Aerospace
Custom on-site NDT services and program development
AEROSPACE INSPECTION INDUSTRY
The aerospace inspection industry encompasses a wide range of aircraft in two very different sectors, manufacturing and maintenance. In the manufacturing sector, the inspections are geared toward finding discontinuities associated with creating and manufacturing finished parts. The inspections are geared toward finding service-induced flaws like fatigue cracking, corrosion, or damage assessment in the maintenance sector. Typically, the aerospace manufacturing and maintenance sectors have very different requirements for the certification of NDT personnel and the inspection of parts and components.
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
Performing Nondestructive Testing in the manufacturing sector typically requires personnel to be certified IAW, the National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410. For personnel to get certified in IAW NAS 410, a company needs to establish a Written Practice approved by a NAS 410 certified Level 3. This written Practice is one essential pillar of the NDT program. It defines how the company plans to train, qualify, certify, and verify proficiency in each NDT method.
Another essential pillar of an NDT program is the inspection system. The inspection system comprises of everything needed to perform and document inspections. Generally, inspections during the manufacturing stage are required to be performed IAW, a company-specific procedure. These procedures are developed from a general industry standard or manufacturer-specific specification. Generally, any component that is part of the structure or deals with flight safety is inspected during manufacturing.
AEROSPACE MAINTENANCE
Performing Nondestructive Testing in the maintenance sector requires personnel to be certified in IAW NAS 410 or other aerospace industry specifications like Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA) Specification 105. In some cases, an inspector may alternatively hold an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) or Technical Inspector (TI) certification to perform inspections. The maintenance sector also requires companies to establish a Written Practice approved by a certified Level 3.
Inspections performed during the maintenance stage are also done IAW a company-specific procedure or, alternatively, a specific aircraft maintenance manual. When inspecting to an aircraft maintenance manual, a company-specific procedure may not be necessary. Aircraft maintenance manuals must be reviewed carefully to ensure all required personnel certifications, equipment, and inspection techniques are followed.
AEROSPACE AUDITING
Whether you work in the aerospace manufacturing or maintenance sectors, you will be subject to audits! These audits can be self-imposed internal audits or be from an external entity. An outside entity performs external audits to verify compliance with quality, code, contractual or other requirements. These audits can be initiated by your customers, government organizations like the FAA, prime aviation manufacturers like Boeing, or other auditing agencies like the Performance Review Institute, who administers Nadcap audits. Internal audits of the company’s processes and procedures should be audited regularly. In the case of external audits, regular internal auditing and audit preparation is essential to achieving an excellent audit result.
AEROSPACE NDT
When it comes to your Aerospace NDT needs, don’t count on just anyone with NDT certifications. The experts at Premier NDT Resources have real-life experience in the development, implementation, application, and compliance with the most stringent standards in the aerospace industry. We are business-minded and focus on compliance, safety, and waste reduction. Our team is friendly, adaptable, and able to work with people at all levels. Whether it’s developing a turn-key program or providing a fresh view on the company-established systems, we’ve got your back.
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Development
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
AEROSPACE NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Provide responsible Level 3 oversight
- Develop, review, and approve Written Practices
- Develop, implement, and maintain NDT Program in part or as a whole
- Develop, quality, and approve NDT procedures and techniques
- Perform annual proficiency evaluations
- Maintain overall control and cognizance over the NDT training program
- Develop, administer, review, and approve NDT training
- Develop, administer and grade general, specific, practical, and visual acuity exams required for certification
- Verify qualifications of candidates and recommend them for certification
- Evaluate and document the technical performance of NDT technicians
Auditing
PROGRAM AUDITING
AEROSPACE PROGRAM AUDITING
- Perform internal company audits on the quality system, NDT, welding, or ITAR programs
- Perform program gap assessments
- Perform pre-audits in preparation for an external audit
- Develop audit checklists
- Audit personnel and processes for compliance and efficiency
- Represent the company during external audits
- Provide suggestions for program/system improvement
- Provide an outside view on system completeness, effectiveness, and applicability
Services
NDT LEVEL 3 SERVICES
AEROSPACE NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING LEVEL 3 SERVICES
- Reviewing new revisions of codes, specifications, recommended practices, etc. and updating company procedures accordingly
- Interpret codes, specifications, standards, and procedures and designate NDT methods to be used
- Interpretation and evaluation of results in terms of existing codes, standards, specifications, etc
- Implement corrective actions from internal or external audits
- Develop or evaluate new or existing inspection techniques
Services
TRAINING SERVICES
AEROSPACE NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING TRAINING
- Administer NAS 410 and SNT-TC-1A compliant NDT training for VT, PT, MT, UT, RT, and ET
- Develop, administer and grade general, specific, practical, and visual acuity exams required for certification
- Train personnel on providing vision exams
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
AEROSPACE NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Provide responsible Level 3 oversight
- Develop, review, and approve Written Practices
- Develop, implement, and maintain NDT Program in part or as a whole
- Develop, quality, and approve NDT procedures and techniques
- Perform annual proficiency evaluations
- Maintain overall control and cognizance over the NDT training program
- Develop, administer, review, and approve NDT training
- Develop, administer and grade general, specific, practical, and visual acuity exams required for certification
- Verify qualifications of candidates and recommend them for certification
- Evaluate and document the technical performance of NDT technicians
PROGRAM AUDITING
AEROSPACE PROGRAM AUDITING
- Perform internal company audits on the quality system, NDT, welding, or ITAR programs
- Perform program gap assessments
- Perform pre-audits in preparation for an external audit
- Develop audit checklists
- Audit personnel and processes for compliance and efficiency
- Represent the company during external audits
- Provide suggestions for program/system improvement
- Provide an outside view on system completeness, effectiveness, and applicability
NDT LEVEL 3 SERVICES
AEROSPACE NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING LEVEL 3 SERVICES
- Reviewing new revisions of codes, specifications, recommended practices, etc. and updating company procedures accordingly
- Interpret codes, specifications, standards, and procedures and designate NDT methods to be used
- Interpretation and evaluation of results in terms of existing codes, standards, specifications, etc
- Implement corrective actions from internal or external audits
- Develop or evaluate new or existing inspection techniques
TRAINING SERVICES
AEROSPACE NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING TRAINING
- Administer NAS 410 and SNT-TC-1A compliant NDT training for VT, PT, MT, UT, RT, and ET
- Develop, administer and grade general, specific, practical, and visual acuity exams required for certification
- Train personnel on providing vision exams
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