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What they do
A Non-Destructive Testing Specialist uses ultrasonic, electromagnetic, thermal or liquid penetration tests to check structures or materials for cracks, defects or signs of corrosion. May work on large structures such as bridges, dams or pipelines, or check vehicles such as aircraft. Interprets and reports on test results that include images and measurements; maintains and calibrates equipment.
$74,445 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
NDI Technician
Sky Quest Aviation LLC
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San Antonio, Texas
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CONTRACTOR
$45.14/hr
Updated 08/31/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Shall inspect aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods.
Shall interpret nondestructive inspection test results, and provide information about defects to repair center, establish radiation areas for radiographic operations, perform computation and monitoring of individual personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitor personnel exposure data.
Shall perform nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems to detect flaws such as cracks, delamination, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic test equipment.
Shall determine metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors, operate, maintain, and inspect nondestructive equipment, perform operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools and perform silver recovery functions.
Shall handle and dispose of hazardous waste and materials. Requirements
Employee serving in this skill set shall be NAS410 level II or level III certified in each of the following methods: radiography, eddy current, penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic inspection methods.
Employee shall have completed initial Non-Destructive Inspection Training Course and maintains basic qualification.
Shall perform laser alignment using laser tracking equipment.
These duties require moderate to strenuous effort to effectively fulfill job requirements.
Employee shall be required to stand for long periods of time, frequently lift items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
Shall be required to stoop, bend, reach, stretch and climb in, around, and through aircraft with equipment.
Employee shall possess good eyesight and color-vision.
Entry into non-permit-required confined spaces may be required for this skillset on this task order
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance