Q: Can you describe a typical workday for you as an NDT technician?

A: Typically arrive on site by 8am to conduct audits, performance reviews, and administer required exams. The working day concludes around 4:30pm, followed by travel to accommodation. Evenings are dedicated to responding to emails and completing administrative tasks, often requiring an additional 2 to 4 hours.

Q: What skills are needed?

A: Being approachable and solution oriented, consistently supporting teams in overcoming challenges.

Q: How often do you work alone?

A: I am normally visiting companies on my own. I may spend one or two days a month working with another member of the outside agency team.

Q: Who do you collaborate with most?

A: In my role I spend most time collaborating with NDT managers, quality managers and company directors.

Q: What are some of the more rewarding aspects of your job?

A: After spending time training a student, then seeing them pass their exam!

Q: What do you find less enjoyable?

A: The workload and trying to get it all done within a reasonable timeframe.

Q: Can you share an example of a challenging project and how you overcame it?

A: Last year we were approached by Collins Aerospace to become their responsible Level 3, but had many requirements over and above normal requirements. I needed to complete additional training and exams, and I also had to approach the customer about supplying us with specific defective samples so we can conduct the relevant training and exams onsite.

Q: Can you share a memorable moment or achievement from your career?

A: Being told I had passed my first Level 3 exam. To me it was validation of all the work I had done over the years.