Nondestructive Tester

1. Use highly sophisticated and complex inspection equipment such as the 15 MEV Varian K-15 Linatron the 15 MEV M-9 Linatron in the field of computed tomography and micro-focus computed tomography.
2. Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) technicians perform tests to determine serviceability of complex construction aircraft and aerospace components.
3. Use radiographic equipment to perform inspections of aircraft engine missile ground support equipment etc. parts components support equipment-structural members components parts and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.
4. Use Fluorescent Penetrant and/or Fluorescent Penetrant processes to perform inspections of aircraft engine missile or other aerospace parts and components support equipment-structural members components parts and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.
5. Use Ultrasonic-eddy current processes to perform inspections of aircraft engine missile or other aerospace parts and components support equipment-structural members components parts and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.
6. Use Fluorescent Magnetic Particle and/or Fluorescent Magnetic Particle processes to perform inspections of aircraft engine missile or other aerospace parts and components support equipment-structural members components parts and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available.
7. Serve as NDI Technical Advisor to advise responsible shop supervisors engineers quality assurance specialists and other related functions of defects found their extent and effect of the quality and serviceability of the product.
8. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or able to maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a Testing Designated Position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
• May be required to work overtime rotating shifts uncommon tours and weekends etc.
• Employee may be required to participate in a Rapid Response Team that includes movement from one product group to another and may also require different shift work.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position may require travel.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• Standard safety and protective clothing are required. Must use radiation monitoring device.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Incumbent attends and participates in classroom training courses and accomplishes proficiency quizzes and tests to ensure they are proficient and qualified to the journeyman level. Final certification is approved by certified Level III personnel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3700 Metal Processing Group Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is: The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
2. Use of Measuring Instruments
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprint reading)
4. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
5. Knowledge of Metals
6. Dexterity and Safety