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Non-destructive Tester, (WG-3705-09T11)

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Non-destructive Tester, WG-3705-09T11) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication Flight / Non-destructive Inspection Section (MXMFN) at Edwards AFB.

The purpose of this position is to provide a nondestructive tester craftsman for the Fabrication Flight Non-destructive inspection section.

Announcement Closes: 30 Calander Days

Location: Edwards AFB

Typical 2025 salary range: $39.72 - $52.73 per hour (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Areas of Consideration

  • AFMC - wide

 

Desired Skills:

  • Must be a team player, able to work with both military and civilian personnel.
  • Able to treat all personnel with dignity and respect.
  • Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to follow work direction from supervisor or training lead.

Major Duties:

  • Perform Eddy-Current inspections on aircraft and support equipment.
  • Perform Magnetic Particle inspections on aircraft and support equipment.
  • Perform Ultra-Violet inspections on aircraft and support equipment.
  • Perform Radiographic inspections on aircraft and support equipment
  • Perform Ultrasonic inspections on aircraft and support equipment.
  • Apply good housekeeping principles in keeping work areas clean and safe.
  • Serve as NDI technical advisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Must have current NAS-410 Certification in any of the 5 inspection disciplines.
  • Skill to set up and operate ultrasonic, eddy current, penetrant, magnetic particle, JOAP, JETSCAN and radiographic equipment to examine a variety of aerospace parts, components, or materials, and to modify procedures to achieve inspection objectives, and ability to interpret flaw indications and their relevance to the reliability of the product.
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Obtain & maintain Security clearance.
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
  • Knowledge of ultrasonic, eddy current, penetrant, magnetic particle, industrial x-ray radiographic methods, Joint oil analysis, JETSCAN program and equipment of nondestructive testing to investigate failures in critical aircraft structures and components when considerable unknown factors are involved; and various shapes, sizes, and density of flaw indications in parts being tested.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret quality control directives, engineering drawings, NDI literature, and technical orders concerning nondestructive testing methods and procedures; document actions; and maintain records manually or on a computer terminal.
  • Skill to work with quality assurance and engineering personnel to modify inspection procedures and test standards to achieve inspection objectives.

***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

 

Please send resumes to: (Hiring Official), Jonathan Schultz @ jonathan.schultz@us.af.mil

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