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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists - 17-3029.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Industrial Radiographer
NDE Technician (Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician)
NDT Coordinator (Non-Destructive Testing Coordinator)
NDT Inspector (Non-Destructing Testing Inspector)

NDT Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Specialist)
NDT Technical Specialist (Non-Destructive Testing Technical Specialist)
NDT Technician (Non-Destructive Testing Technician)

SOC Occupation Groups

17-0000	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3000	Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
17-3020	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters
17-3029.00	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
17-3029.01	Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Related Occupations

17-3021.00	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Bright Outlook
17-3023.00	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3024.01	Robotics Technicians
17-3027.00	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3027.01	Automotive Engineering Technicians
17-3028.00	Calibration Technologists and Technicians
19-4031.00	Chemical Technicians
19-4051.02	Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
49-2094.00	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
51-9061.00	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Tasks

Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
Develop or use new non-destructive testing methods, such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
Evaluate material properties, using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
Identify defects in concrete or other building materials, using thermal or infrared testing.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Map the presence of imperfections within objects, using sonic measurements.
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing trainees or staff.
Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.

Detailed Work Activities

Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Devise research or testing protocols.
Document design or operational test results.
Inspect equipment or systems.
Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
Interpret design or operational test results.
Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.
Operate industrial equipment.
Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
Test characteristics of materials or structures.
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aerospace Ground Equipment (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, F100, F119, F135Jet Engines (F-15, F16, F-22 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, F101, F110, F118, TF34 Jet Engines (A-10, B-1, B-2, F-16, U-2 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Airlift, Special Mission, and B-52 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, Turboprop andTurboshaft Propulsion (helicopter, propeller, tiltrotor aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman, F100, F101, F110, F118, F119, F135, TF34 Jet Engines (A-10, B-1, B-2, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, U-2 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Airlift, Special Mission, and B-52 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman, Turboprop andTurboshaft Propulsion (helicopter, propeller, tiltrotor aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, F100, F119, F135Jet Engines (F-15, F16, F-22 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, F101, F110, F118, TF34 Jet Engines (A-10, B-1, B-2, F-16, U-2 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Airlift, Special Mission, and B-52 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Helper, Turboprop andTurboshaft Propulsion (helicopter, propeller, tiltrotor aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman, F100, F101, F110, F118, F119, F135 Jet Engines (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Airlift, Special Mission, and B-52 aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman, Turboprop andTurboshaft Propulsion (helicopter, propeller, tiltrotor aircraft) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Propulsion Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Fabrication Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing) (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aircraft Maintenance (Rotary-Wing) (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aircraft Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-130/C-27J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-130/C-27J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-130/C-27J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Allied Trades Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Navy - Enlisted)
Aviation Structural Mechanic Intermediate Level (Navy - Enlisted)
Basic Aircraft Maintenance (Rotory-Wing) (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Enlisted Aircrew/Aerial Observer/Gunner (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, F-35 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, F/A-18 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, KC-130 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic-Trainee (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Chief, C-40A (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Flight Engineer, KC-130 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Loadmaster, C-40A (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Loadmaster, KC-130 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, F/A-18 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, KC-130 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, F-402 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, F-404 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, J-52 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, T-56 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, F-35 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, F/A-18 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, KC-130/V-22 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic-Trainee (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fixed-Wing Transport Aircraft Specialist, C-20 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic, CH-53 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic, UH/AH-1 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Crew Chief, CH-53 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Crew Chief, UH-1 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Mechanic, CH-53 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Mechanic, UH/AH-1 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic, T-400/T-700 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic, T-58 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic, T-64 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Dynamic Components Mechanic (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Mechanic-Trainee (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Hull Systems Maintainer (Navy - Enlisted)
Hull Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Metal Worker (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
NDT Radiographic Inspector (Nuclear) (Navy - Enlisted)
Night Systems Instructor (NSI) Enlisted Aircrew (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Non-Nuclear NDT Examiner (Navy - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection (Air Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection (Space Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Apprentice (Space Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Craftsman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Helper (Space Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Nondestructive Inspection Journeyman (Space Force - Enlisted)
Nuclear NDT Examiner (Navy - Enlisted)
Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer/Senior Ordnance Logistics Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic, MV-22 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Tiltrotor Crew Chief, MV-22 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Tiltrotor Mechanic, MV-22 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer/Aircrew Member (Army - Enlisted)
Unmanned Aircraft Mechanic, MQ-9 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
VH-60N Presidential Helicopter Crew Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
VH-92 Presidential Helicopter Crew Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
VT MT and PT NDT Inspector (Navy - Enlisted)
VT MT PT and RT NDT Inspector (Navy - Enlisted)
VT MT PT and UT Inspector (Navy - Enlisted)
Weapons and Tactics Crew Chief Instructor (Marine Corps - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

Nondestructive Testing (Ndt) (Existing Title: Non-Destructive Tester)

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Nondestructive Tester