- Position Title
- NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTER (TITLE 32)
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MO-12749828-AF-25-061 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025 to Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Assessment 1
Respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
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Do you possess experience or training which demonstrates your ability to set up and operate test equipment, use test apparatus to apply tests to material or products, record readings, observe and record established reactions, and classify according to defined categories?
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Do you possess specialized experience that demonstrates that you have used ultrasonic and/or eddy current inspection techniques to observe, measure, and detect discontinuities and flaws; knowledge of metal discontinuity, flaw detection, and metal identification; experience in classifying test results, identifying material deficiencies and recommending courses of action for items of equipment; experience which demonstrates that you have prepared engine oil and other fluid samples for spectrometric oil analysis, the ability to evaluate the test results, making recommendations of engine components to be inspected and forwarding results to the appropriate authority; and experience performing scheduled inspections of testing equipment ensuring compliance with established technical regulations and procedures?
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
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Determines test method, and prepares fluids and parts for nondestructive inspection.
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Interprets nondestructive inspection test results, and provides information about defects to repair center.
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Performs Oil Spectrometry process and analyzes wear metal content on engine lubricating oil and other fluids, and recommends corrective action.
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Establishes radiation areas for radiographic operations.
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Computes and monitors personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitors personnel exposure data.
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Performs nondestructive inspection on structures, components, and systems.
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Detects flaws such as cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage using penetrant, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, Thermography, Shearography and ultrasonic test equipment.
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Determines metallurgical information of components according to alloy, temper, conductivity, and associated factors.
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Applies magnetic particle and/or liquid penetrant inspection to detect and interpret the relevancy of flaws in a variety of parts.
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Sets up each different liquid penetrant or magnetic particle method following Technical Orders (TOs), Time Change Technical Orders (TCTOs), or Work Control Documents (WCDs), or Nondestructive Testing Instructions (NDIs).
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Ensures the equipment and solutions are in compliance with technical guides and quality standards before performing tests and must submit an AFTO 22 if defects in TO's exist or an AF 107 if there is no technical data to accompany the task.
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Performs all processing tasks; i.e., dipping items in penetrant or magnetic particle baths, washing and drying, magnetizing and demagnetizing ferrous items, and subjecting them to Ultra Violet Black light to detect and evaluate flaws, their nature, size, scope, and exact location.
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If items are repairable, records test results, and marks defect areas and dimensions.
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Initiates WCDs that specify the needed repairs.
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Re-inspects all repairs performed on each component upon their return to the shop.
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Uses and maintains tools and maintains bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools, and equipment at prescribed levels.
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Uses tools and equipment associated with testing being conducted in the shop, as well as hand and power tools to do the work.
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Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
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Uses and assures proper fit of required Personal Protective Equipment and clothing.
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Follows federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards.
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Performs clean-up duties, such as cleaning equipment, sweeping, straightening, and lining up tools and other property in the assigned area.
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Maintains records and documents actions.
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Manually documents actions taken or enters information into an automated system. Obtains required coordination and signatures.
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Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?