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Estonian Aerospace NDT Board
Estonian Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Board (EANDTB) is an independent Aerospace organization as defined by EN4179 and NAS410 Annex C and co-ordinates the the NDT activities of Part-145 maintenance organisations and Part 21 production organisations in Estonia.
The Board is based on the requirements of the Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, II (Part-145) and the Estonian Transport Administration approval (decision No 1.1-2/25/37 in Estonian).
Main goals and aims of the board are following:
Fulfill Estonia’s requirements for establishing a National Aerospace NDT Board as mandated by EASA part 145, EN4179, and other applicable regulations.
Act as custodian for all matters relating to employer-based certification within the Estonian aerospace sector.
Provide support and guidance to employers and Responsible Level 3s required to comply with EN4179.
Control NDT personnel training and examinations through oversight of a third-party audit and approval program.
Where necessary, establish specific Estonian policy regarding the implementation of EN4179 requirements.
Establish policies and processes for qualifying NDT personnel in new and emerging NDT technologies.
Provide a mechanism for interpretation, adjudication, and arbitration in cases of dispute regarding EN4179 and Estonian Non-Destructive Testing Board (ENDTB) policies and procedures.
Seek recognition of its policies and procedures through the Aerospace NDT Board Forum and other pertinent organizations to benefit the Estonian industry.
Recognize personnel qualifications achieved under the control of other National Aerospace NDT Boards that are members of the Aerospace NDT Board Forum.
Be a member of the Aerospace NDT Board Forum and comply with ANDTBF_08.
Provide guidance to Aviation Authorities regarding regulations pertaining to NDT personnel certification.
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David Robert Spearman - Chairman;
Education: BSc, Northampton University, 2014
Over 30 years of experience in the NDT field, specializing in aerospace NDT inspection, auditing, and training. His experience includes establishing and managing NDT departments in various countries, including leadership, auditing, personnel training, and certification. Since 2015, he has been working as an NDT Level 3 consultant and trainer at Aerospace Inspection Training Ltd. -
Adomas Gražys - Vice Chairman;
Education: BSc, Vilnius University, 2014
Over 8 years of experience in NDT inspection and certification. Holds Level 2 and 3 qualifications in multiple NDT methods. Has been working at FL Technics since 2016. Since 2023, he serves as the company’s Responsible NDT Level 3 specialist. -
Karl-Eerik Unt - Secretary.
Education: MSc in Materials Science, Tallinn University of Technology, 2010
Over 15 years of experience in the field of aviation engineering and materials technology. Has participated in NDT-related research and cooperation projects and has published internationally on aviation technology topics. He has worked at the Estonian Aviation Academy since 2006 and has served as Head of the Aircraft Engineering Department since 2019.
CONTACT:
endtb@eava.ee
