Nondestructive Tester (WG-3705-09T11) Published June 18, 2026 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 ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
