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Posted: January 26, 2026 (2 days ago)

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NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING MECHANIC INSPECTOR

Naval Air Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$34.67 - $40.44

per hour

Closes

March 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves using special tools and methods to check aircraft parts and engines for hidden flaws without damaging them, ensuring everything is safe for use in naval aviation.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in inspecting metals and operating testing equipment, who pays close attention to detail and can read technical drawings.

It's ideal for skilled tradespeople who enjoy working in a team and following precise procedures.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform nondestructive inspections on ferrous and nonferrous aircraft metals, engine parts, welds, and assemblies
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, technical manuals, and shop orders
  • Skill in calibrating and operating nondestructive testing equipment for optimal results
  • Experience inspecting for flaws, defects, and discontinuities, including interpreting indications and preparing reports
  • Knowledge of traditional NDT methods such as eddy current, magnetic particle, penetrant, visual, and temper etch testing
  • Demonstrated leadership in guiding subordinate inspectors and setting inspection paces

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

The Screen Out Element for this position is the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Performing inspections of various forms of ferrous and nonferrous aircraft metals and engine parts using nondestructive testing equipment and examination methods and techniques; 2) Reading and interpreting specifications, sketches, blueprints, technical directives, manuals and shop orders to interpret and/or develop information on products to be tested and examined; and 3) Calibrating and setting up nondestructive testing equipment, components or assemblies to produce the optimum results desired for the examinations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will perform traditional nondestructive inspection of castings, forgings, machined parts, test plates, welds, metal cladding, pipes, bar stock, flat metal sheets, airframe and engine assemblies.
  • You will calibrate and operate traditional test equipment such as eddy current testing equipment, magnetic particle testing equipment, penetrant testing equipment, visual testing equipment and temper etch equipment.
  • You will inspect parts for flaws or defects, discontinuities in patterns, interpret indications and document flaws or defects in material and prepare reports on defective parts.
  • You will work with subordinate inspectors to set the pace and demonstrate proper inspection methods.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12869376-26-NB