Daniel Blake
Richlands,NC
Summary
Skilled Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Technician with 9 years of experience in inspecting and repairing advanced composite materials within military and aerospace sectors. Expertise in ultrasonic phased array, eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and radiography methods. Committed to maintaining structural integrity and quality assurance for high-performance aircraft systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Level II NDI Technician (Ultrasonic / Phased Array)
Airbus Americas (formerly Spirit Aerosystems)
04.2021 - Current
- Perform advanced ultrasonic and phased array inspections on composite structures for the Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 programs.
- Ensured adherence to aerospace quality and safety standards through meticulous evaluation of components and documentation of defects.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality teams to identify root causes of defects and recommended targeted process improvements.
- Maintained calibration of NDI equipment and supported audits for compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Airframes Mechanic / NDI Technician / NCOIC (Sergeant)
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Performed composite and metal structure repairs on aircraft systems, enhancing mission readiness and safety.
- Achieved training and certification in multiple NDI disciplines: Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Phased Array, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, and Radiography, contributing to overall inspection quality.
- Directed operations in the NDI shop as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), overseeing personnel, scheduling inspections, and ensuring readiness.
- Conducted composite and metal structure repairs on aircraft systems, ensuring mission readiness and safety.
- Gained acknowledgment for outstanding performance and leadership in aircraft maintenance and quality assurance operations.
Education
No Degree - Airframes Structures And Composites
NATTC
Pensacola, FLNon-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certification -
Naval Aviation Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FLHigh School Diploma -
Chartiers Valley
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Non-Destructive Inspection (UT, Phased Array, Eddy Current, MT, PT, RT)
- Ultrasonic testing
- Composite Material Inspection and Repair
- Equipment Calibration and Data Interpretation
- Technical Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
- Quality assurance management
- Aerospace Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Attention to Detail and Process Discipline
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- Training and development
Timeline
Level II NDI Technician (Ultrasonic / Phased Array)
Airbus Americas (formerly Spirit Aerosystems)
04.2021 - Current
Airframes Mechanic / NDI Technician / NCOIC (Sergeant)
United States Marine Corps
01.2015 - 12.2020
No Degree - Airframes Structures And Composites
NATTC
Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certification -
Naval Aviation Technical Training Center
High School Diploma -
Chartiers Valley