Summary
Inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis.
Technical School
Days: 49
Locations: Pensacola NAS Che, Florida
Other Names
NDI
Bonus
4-Year Bonus: None
6-Year Bonus: $5,000
Badge
Aircraft Maintenance Badge
Duty Identifier
NDI Duty Identifier
Clearance
None
Open Aptitude Category
Mechanical
AFSC Entry Requirements
Demographics
Males: 557
Females: 181
Total: 738
Community College of the Air Force Degree
Nondestructive Testing Technology
CCAF Degree Plan
AFSC YouTube Videos
AFSC Reddit Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
Determines test method and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection. Interprets nondestructive inspection test results and provides information about defects to repair center.
Analyzes wear metal content on engine lubricating oil and other fluids and recommends corrective action. Establishes radiation areas for radiographic operations. Computes and monitors personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors personnel exposure data.
Performs nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems. Detects flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic test equipment. Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors.
Operates, maintains, and inspects nondestructive equipment. Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.
Ensures lock out and tag out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on equipment. Performs silver recovery functions. Handles and disposes of hazardous waste and materials.
Specialty Qualifications
Knowledge is mandatory of:
- Characteristics of metals identification.
- Wear metals identification and content.
- Metal discontinuity and flaw detection.
- Operation and maintenance of nondestructive test and oil analysis equipment.
- Safety codes and practices.
- Radiological safety and radiation monitoring procedures.
- Technical orders and directives.
- Proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.
For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in mathematics, chemistry, industrial technology, physics, and shop is desirable. Also, completion of computer knowledge courses is desirable.
Training-
For award of AFSC 2A732, completion of a basic nondestructive inspection course is mandatory.
Experience-
The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
- 2A752. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A732. Also, experience flaw detection process controls, equipment calibration and maintenance, safety directives, and hazardous waste programs.
- 2A772. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A752.
- Experience supervising functions such as those involved in a nondestructive inspection laboratory.
The following are mandatory as indicated:
For entry into this specialty, the following are mandatory:
- Normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards.
- Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
Civilian Career Options
High Salary: $108,790
Low Salary: $31,760
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians: $66,440
- Aviation Inspectors: $78,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers: $70,240
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers: $62,850
- General and Operations Managers: $103,650
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker: $45,270
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers: $31,760
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics: $55,490
- Industrial Production Managers: $108,790
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers: $40,460
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists: $64,190
- Nuclear Technicians: $84,190
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks: $49,640
***This information was retrieved from Veterans Job Matcher at CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
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