About the Role:
The 412th Maintenance Group is looking for a Full-Time Nondestructive Tester (WG-3705-09T11) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Maintenance Group, 412 Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication Flight (MXMFN) at Edwards AFB.
The purpose of this position is to provide a nondestructive tester craftsman for the Fabrication Flight, Non-destructive inspection shop.
Announcement Closes: 18 July 2026.
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $90,012 - $118,959 per year (includes Locality)
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible.
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Command – wide (AFMC)
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:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
- 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/what-to-include
Please send resumes to: Jonathan M. Schultz / jonathan.schultz@us.af.mil
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