Non-destructive Tester, WG-3705-09T11 Published Jan. 22, 2026 About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Non-destructive Tester, WG-3705-09T11 to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Maintenance Group, 412 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 shop. Announcement Length/Closes: 30 Calendar Days Location: Edwards Air Force Base, CA Typical 2026 salary range: $41.65 - $55.46 per hour (includes Locality) Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD) 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-Obtain & maintain Security clearance. -This is a designated Drug Testing Position. -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. -Must have current NAS-410 Certification in any of the 5 inspection disciplines. - 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: Jonathan Schultz Email Jonathan.schultz@us.af.mil ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
