Navy NEC · Engineering
U50A VT MT PT and UT Inspector
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A VT, MT, PT, and UT Inspector performs nondestructive testing using visual, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic 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
- ultrasonic testing
- equipment calibration
- weld defect analysis
- material condition assessment
- inspection documentation
- technical compliance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASNT NDT Level II Certification
Career Growth
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- ASNT NDT Level III
- API 570
- API 510
Also Common
- ASNT NDT Level II
- NDT Level II Ultrasonic Testing
- NDT Level II Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- ASNT NDT Level II, Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- NDT Level II Visual Testing
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.
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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