U48A VT MT and PT NDT Inspector: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this VT MT and PT NDT Inspector designation to Non-Destructive Testing Specialists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
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$78,350
Median national pay for Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Typical national pay$60,390–$99,310Median $78,350 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 2: some preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
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.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
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Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
Summary
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist testing the safety of structures, vehicles, and vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, and other equipment to identify defects and prepare reports on findings
Experience
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Interpreted results of non-destructive testing methods like ultrasonic and radiographic testing
Identified defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques
Made radiographic images to find flaws in objects without damaging them
Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results for various projects
Selected and operated equipment for non-destructive testing of materials
Examined structures like bridges and pipelines using non-destructive testing techniques
Skills
Checking & Planning
Measuring physical properties, Testing material characteristics, Interpreting test results, Inspecting finished products, Inspecting equipment or systems, Testing systems or equipment, Selecting tools, Devising research protocols
Core Skills
Documenting test results, Calibrating scientific or technical equipment
Education
High School Diploma Your school, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: 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 comparable experience only if you can verify it.
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Which parts of your VT MT and PT NDT Inspector experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Non-Destructive Testing Specialists?
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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.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
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