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GE Aerospace Level 3 Ultrasonic Testing Certifying Agent in Loves Park, Illinois
Job Description Summary
This role supports GE Aerospace’s non-destructive inspection engineering function. We use electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and thermal imaging methods to ensure our engine components are safe for flight. The GE Aerospace Inspection Solutions (AIS) team is responsible for designing, developing, validating, and deploying ultrasonic, infrared, and eddy current NDT inspection techniques for metal and composite aircraft engine components. Must be able to train for up to a year in Sprindale, OH location.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Willingness to travel up to 50%
Must be able to train for up to a year in Sprindale, OH location.
Provide technical support to inspection facilities performing Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Create quality planning documentation for immersion UT systems
Review and approve UT tech plans authored by others
Train and test UT Level 1 and Level 2 inspectors per NAS410
Be responsible for surveillance of UT personnel certifications
Coordinate and provide expert input on NDT MRB activities
Perform internal and external site assessments through process audits
Drive root cause and corrective actions leading to prompt resolution of audit findings
Maintain processes and equipment needed to support next generation inspections
Work closely with Sourcing, Quality, Design, and Manufacturing Engineering organizations to solve problems and meet business commitments
Support additional complementary and supplementary NDT methods as driven by needs of the business
Contribute toward development of phased array UT next generation inspections
Technical writing of standards, specifications and UT process documents
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in NAS-410 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level 3 Certification, with documented certification records)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in NAS-410 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level 3 Certification, with documented certification records
Desired Characteristics & Experiences
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline; or Technical Associates Degree in NDT
Significant experience with an additional NDT method
Extensive NDT application skills with experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong technical aptitude, including experience with modeling software
Ability to interpret engineering part drawings
Lean mindset
Capable of working effectively within a team environment
Able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Pay and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - 127,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.
This posting is anticipated to close April 30, 2026.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.