TASK DESCRIPTION:*
The incumbent of this task performs aircraft nondestructive inspections and
testing of aircraft structures and aircraft/engine components.
*TASK REQUIREMENTS:
1. Inspect/test aircraft component parts using nondestructive testing
equipment and techniques. Inspection/testing methods include visual or
optical, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic,
radiographic, and spectrometric oil analysis.
2. Processes exposed X-ray film for viewing.
3. Use technical publications in the skill area and practice safety and fire
precautions around aircraft and the work center.
4. Support on-the-job training and cross-training of Kuwait Air Force
personnel.
5. Qualified Airframes/structures mechanic with four years of experience as a
Non-Destructive Test (NDT) technician.
6. Graduate of the Maintenance NDT/Inspection course.
7. Have Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) operator training in liquid
penetrant, magnetic particle, spectrometer, x-ray, and eddy current.
8. Qualified and certified under MIL-STD-410, ASNT SNT-TC-1A, or other
equivalent qualification programs up to Level III certification.
9. Must have within the past year a vision test that shows: Near vision at
least one eye ortho-rate 8 or of Jaeger #2 at 12 inches color perception
ability to distinguish and differentiate between applicable colors used in the
NDI process.
10. No security clearance is required.