- Inspects aerospace weapon systems components and support equipment for structural integrity using nondestructive inspection methods and performs fluid analysis.
- Determines test method and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.
- Interprets nondestructive inspection test results and provides information about defects to the repair center.
- Analyzes wear metal content on engine lubricating oil and other fluids and recommends corrective action.
- Establishes radiation areas for radiographic operations.
- Computes and monitors personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors personnel exposure data.
- Performs nondestructive inspection of structures, components, and systems.
- Detects flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, and ultrasonic test equipment.
- Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors.
- Operates, maintains, and inspects nondestructive equipment.
- Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.
- Ensures lock-out and tag-out procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on equipment.
- Performs silver recovery functions. Handles and disposes of hazardous waste and materials.
- Completed initial Non-Destructive Inspection Training Course and maintains basic qualification.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be trained and certified in accordance with NAS 410 - NAS Certification & Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience working on UH-60, HH-60, AH-64, CH-47, and/or UH-72 aircraft series.
