NDT Technician (Candidate Pool)

About the role

Airbus is running an open talent pool for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Quality Specialists in Getafe (Madrid) and Seville. Selected candidates join the NDT & Quality Conformity Team, supporting Airbus programmes and sites and its external supply chain. The team ensures that materials, parts and aircraft assemblies meet definition standards through specialised testing methods and manages deviations when detected.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate NDT methods (PT, UT, ET, X-Ray and thermography) according to EN 4179, managing preparation, testing and closure by formal attestation.
• Evaluate inspection results, make quality decisions and produce technical documentation, including test reports and finding reports.
• Develop, validate and qualify new NDT inspection techniques and procedures, committing them with customers and aviation authorities.
• Maintain and survey a certified NDT system, carrying out internal and supply-chain NDT process audits.
• Inspect aircraft assemblies and parts for defects such as cracks, corrosion and delamination, including in confined spaces or at height.
• Support process certification across programmes and sites, including international field service.

Required profile

• Technical education in aeronautical or industrial manufacturing, assembly and/or inspection (equivalent to FP Superior / Higher Vocational Training or a technical engineering degree).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in quality within industrial or aerospace environments.
• Active NDT licenses in at least two methods: PT, UT or ET.
• Fluent Spanish and intermediate English (B2).
• Nice to have: additional NDT certifications (RT/X-Ray, thermography, magnetic particle testing) or experience auditing external aerospace suppliers.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of SAP.
• Familiarity with EN 4179 requirements.
• Proactive, structured and organised, able to work in confined spaces, at height and travel internationally.

What we offer

• Vacation days plus additional days off during the year.
• Hybrid working where possible, collective transport at some sites, and on-site facilities such as a canteen, kindergarten and medical office.
• Health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan and study grants.
• Upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.