Navy NEC · Aviation
763B Aircraft Non-Destructive Inspection Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Aircraft nondestructive inspection technicians use liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic, radiographic, and composite material inspection methods. They operate optical inspection, leak detection, conductivity measurement, and hardness testing equipment, follow radiation safety procedures, and interpret indications to determine the type and extent of flaws.
Core Skills
- liquid penetrant testing
- magnetic particle testing
- eddy current testing
- ultrasonic testing
- radiographic testing
- composite material inspection
- indication interpretation
- radiation safety
- aerospace quality documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Mechanical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
Career Growth
- ASNT NDT Level II
- American Society for Nondestructive Testing Level III
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate
Also Common
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Personnel Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
What the Work Involves
- 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.
- Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
- Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
- Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
- Photonics Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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