Non-destructive Tester, (WG-3705-09T11) Published Nov. 19, 2025 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 ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
