Martyn Bills, technical manager at Exova's Dudley lab, has now been approved by Airbus as a Level 3 NDT specialist for three testing methods: radiography, magnetic particle flaw detection and penetrant flaw detection.
The approval means that Exova Dudley can carry out these critical tests for the aerospace giant, which requires an NDT Level 3 technician to oversee such work. Level 3 approval signifies attainment of the highest level of competence.
Mr Bills has already been accredited as an NDT Level 3 technician under the separate ASNT scheme (American Society of Non Destructive Testing), an international qualification which is designed to establish a minimum standard of competency for NDT personnel across the globe. However, many of the prime aerospace manufacturers, including Airbus, also require personnel to test to their own Level 3 standards.
Jonathan Pugh, general manager, NDT services for Exova Dudley, commented: “Airbus is a key customer for Exova so we are delighted to have expanded our testing capability in this manner. The Level 3 accreditation is prestigious, and further demonstrates our commitment to the aerospace sector, ensuring we have the appropriately qualified staff available.”
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