Welcome to the National Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Board web site

Message from the Chairman

Welcome to the National Aerospace NDT Board web site, which is made possible through the support of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. It has a range of information to help those involved in NDT in the Australian aerospace industry.

One of the main objectives of the Board through this web site, is to provide guidance to those who want to understand the requirements of EN 4179, NAS 410 and AS 3669 as they are applied to the training and qualification of NDT technicians. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and other national regulators use these standards to set minimum requirements for the training and qualification of all levels of NDT personnel. Naturally, the pending introduction of new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations is a significant event for all of the aerospace industry. The Board has been providing input to CASA about the NDT aspects of those regulations and advisory material, through the public consultation process. Comments can be made through the portal on the CASA web site.

Board now a legal entity

Most importantly for the Board is its recent incorporation, finally making it a legal entity. Incorporation opens the way for legal relationships and other developments to be possible, which will assist the Board discharge its role more effectively.

Election of Board members

The election of Board members is due in early 2010. The last election two years ago was done “on-line” through the Board’s web site and will be done so again this time. The Board needs a broad representation of NDT expertise and experience. All who have an interest in NDT in aerospace and would like to nominate for the Board are advised to go to the publications section of this site for a description of its role, its membership requirements and processes. Nominations to the Board should be sent to the Chairman Ron Quirk at ronquirk@sikorsky.com.au or the Secretary Colin Hockings at chockings@qantas.com.au before the end of January 2010.

National NDT conference - October 2010

Lastly, I would like to promote the Board’s involvement in preparing an aerospace section of the upcoming national NDT conference in Melbourne in October. CASA and others have already committed to participate giving a strong line-up of presenters which will make this part of the conference of great value to the industry.

From the menu bar above the activities and resources of the Board can be accessed, as well as contact information and useful links, so I invite you to enter the web site, see what we are about, and how the Board can help you.

Ron Quirk
Chairman