Nondestructive Tester (WG-3705-09T11)

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

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