Navy NEC · Engineering
U48A VT MT and PT NDT Inspector
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A VT, MT, and PT NDT Inspector performs nondestructive testing using visual, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant inspection methods. The inspector conducts these tests according to the standards in NSTM Chapter 074, Volume 2.
Core Skills
- visual inspection
- magnetic particle testing
- liquid penetrant testing
- weld defect detection
- inspection documentation
- technical standard interpretation
- surface preparation
- test equipment operation
- quality control reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASNT NDT Level II Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ASNT NDT Level III
- Certified Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 2)
- API 570
Also Common
- ASNT NDT Level II
- NDT Level II Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- ASNT NDT Level II, Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- NDT Level II Visual Testing
- AMPP Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
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.
- 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.
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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