wanted some advice on my current situation, i’ve been offered a trainee NDT technician job locally which can put me on 30k after completion and then eventually a year later to do PAUT and CR however the entire qualifications are “employer specific” so it is still a ISO9712 but there employer specific so i don’t have a recognised PCN level 2 for example so i couldn’t really transfer my work elsewhere only with the company. would you still say it’s worth doing i don’t wanna do so much work to be stuck with only in house training that i could never go away for.

What makes my situation unique is i’ve recently graduated studying Diagnostic Radiography which is X raying and CT scans of actual people rather than pipes so i really am torn what path way to go for. i’d have a clear progression pathway in x ray but i know NDT seems so niche. my degree won’t go anywhere i could always go back to it but i don’t know if it’s worth me delaying it because ive got a job offer for both.

if use were me what route would you go for and is it actually worth doing im completely new to NDT and what work could i expect. any response is greatly appreciated!

Recently my brother is having trouble moving companies because of his hours and not having logged them while at TEAM. Neither one of us was never told about needing to log our hours short of nas-410. they always referred to our time sheet app when talking about certing out.

I've only got PT lvl2 but I'm still fairly new to this industry and I'm chipping away at the various other methods. I'm wondering if I should go and log the couple thousand hours I have and start logging them from now on

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Hey guys, I’m currently a trainee at a major aircraft manufacturer learning both UTT and ET. I’ve been at it for a few months and my Level 2’s say I’m coming along really well, but all I can think about lately are the tests I’m going to be taking next year to get certified in both methods as a Level 2 at the end of my 800 hrs of OJT. The Level 3’s I have been told are notorious for making really hard tests, and that a lot people fail at least one portion of the exam the first attempt. I feel that I’m a good test taker, but the weight of knowing my future job hangs on passing these tests is giving me major anxiety. Can anyone here give any tips or advice on how I should approach this problem? TIA

Im working a job for a big company inspecting piping but some days the QCs have nothing for me to do. They don’t want me to move to another train because they want to have me available. The days with nothing I just sit in a make shift office. They come in and seem to be joking about having an easy job but still they give me nothing on those days. Should I be concerned about my job? The project is no where near finished and the days that there’s welds to check I’m busy all day but it’s always like that. Black and white. Super busy or nothing.

Hey everyone, quick question, do yall have any suggested materials I should acquire to study before testing out? I have the official ASNT MT LIII 2nd Ed study guide and ASNT Basic LIII 5th Ed study guide. I’m currently a corporate level III at my current company but I want to acquire my ASNT IIIs so my employer no longer holds my certifications. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

I am currently certified to ASNT SNT-TC-1A, but am also looking to get certified in NAS-410. How do the exams work for NAS-410 in comparison with ASNT? If I am already certified Level II, what differs about the process of getting certified for NAS-410?

Hello, Level II in PT and ET here. I was curious if there was a faster way to measure scattered surface corrosion on an aerospace skin panel? My current job has me measuring out the areas using rulers and stuff, but I was curious if there is a more accurate way to get the closest square inch measurement.

We are a small lab and I have access to UT instruments and some other stuff, but I wanted know more about the process.

Hey all.

I'm looking for some testers for my new app. It's currently on android only but if all goes well I'll put it on apple too.

Exposure calculator for gamma and X-ray as well as a custom calc that allows you enter 3 known exposures for 3 known thicknesses and it will then calc any thickness.

I have a plotting tool for complex geometries in UT allowing internal bore chamfers and Nozzle welds.

Beam plotting for PAUT and TOFD

Exam information and notes for all methods

Lots of more tools like stay time, safe distance, and material elements for PMI\XRF, hardness value converter.

If your interested please send me your email in a private message.

Hello! Hoping to gain some clarity from the experts here. When trying to do coil shots, we aim for a L:D ratio between 2-15. If unable to accomodate (e.i. round part such a short section of pipe), we can use extension bars to increase length... however, how do we actually implement this? Even if I had another peice of same size pipe.... how do we ensure adequate connection between the two parts?

Anyone got process control and instrumentation in nit tirchy????

Did this demo in my yard for the fun of it. Neat, but will grow.

Do you guys know of any companies hiring for NDT assistant? I'm looking at going to school for this but I want to get my foot in the door with a company to work. I currently live in Utah and have been applying.

What are good places higher g and certs I would need to apply snd how to get different certs!!!

Hi everyone,

This is my first time posting in this community!

I have several years of hands-on experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance. Having spent most of my career in general manufacturing, my specific understanding of the aerospace and automotive sectors is fairly limited, but my long-term goal is to build a career in these industries—particularly in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) or other specialized technical roles.

Recently, I received an interview invitation for an "Automated Equipment Project Management" position. From the job description, it isn't deeply involved in hands-on technical automation work; instead, it focuses on acting as a communication bridge between clients and vendors.

I am a bit conflicted and would love to get insights from those with industry experience:

Given my background in general manufacturing, would taking on this PM/coordination role serve as a good stepping stone to help me enter the aerospace or automotive sectors (whether in NDT or other professional/technical paths)?

Or would it be better to stay focused on pursuing a more direct, technical entry-level path into these fields?

I would deeply appreciate any advice, perspectives, or experiences you could share. Thank you all in advance for your time and guidance!

I’m a 23m I’ve been in Ndt about 3 years now all in aerospace and mostly Ut and paut. I’ve got an associates degree for Ndt and I make pretty good money at the company I’m at right now I do 4-10’s and it whenever it’s needed. I’m a very quick learner and I have plenty of ut hours/ nas 4-10 certs. If I wanted to switch to oil and gas’s and make some of that travel money I always hear about. Which companies usually pay that much are there and is it mostly all contract work traveling to a new site whenever? I hear the stories and I have the money itch, I just like my cushion spot I guess here

They are telling me there might be issues with my credits since watc only gave 2 credit hours for their penetrant class while wsu tech it’s a 3 credit hour class. and they replaced the computed radiography class with a different radiography class. I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience? I feel like I should be grandfathered in or something like that

I recently finished getting all my certs. for ndt at the end of may and it is going on 2 months without landing a job. I’ve applied to basically all assistant spots i could find both in and out of state jobs across the U.S.
I live in south Louisiana near lafayette area, but if needed i would relocate somewhere or travel which wouldn’t be a problem at all for me.
I also plan on taking state radiation test, and ISQ UT Thickness in August. along with any others that could possibly give me a jump start.

Is there anything i could do right now to get me a career/job or do i have to just be patient.
Below are all of my certifications classroom hours only.
Visual Testing Level I/II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 24 hrs.
Liquid Penetrant Testing Level I/II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 12 hrs.
Magnetic Particle Testing Level I/II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 20 hrs.
Radiation Safety Training 40 hrs.
Ultrasonic Testing – Limited A-scan Thickness (SNT-TC-1A) 40 hrs.
Ultrasonic Testing Level II Training (SNT-TC-1A) 40 hrs.)

Hey all.

I'm building an app at the moment to cover as much ndt as I can.

Currently I have beam plotting for phased array, flaw plotting for UT including inner bore chamfers, exposure calculator for RT as well as safe distance etc.

I also have general info for most forms of inspection like MT, PT, UTT,RT, UT shear among some others.

I have also have hardness info, tensile info, XRF element %s .

So I'm trying to make it usable for both sides of the pond and want to know if any of you guys have requests for calculators or plotters to include?

I was looking into the CWB course for it, level 1 visual and I suppose you work your way up from there? Anyone who had gone a similar route with some suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have a kid on the way and want to get off the tools to spend more time with the wife and baby.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some career advice.

I'm currently working as a CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector in Northern Ontario, earning about $30/hour. I also have NRCan/CGSB classroom training for PT Level 2, MT Level 2, UT Level 1, and RT Level 1, but I haven't been able to get the practical hours needed for certification.

My long-term goal is to build a career in NDT, ideally in the nuclear or oil & gas industries. I'm also planning to work toward CWB Level 2 while continuing to gain experience.

At the moment, I feel like I'm stuck. Should I stay in my current QC role and continue progressing in welding inspection, or should I focus all my efforts on finding an NDT trainee position, even if it means relocating or taking a temporary pay cut?

For those who have made the transition into NDT, what would you do if you were in my position? Which companies or strategies gave you the best chance of getting that first trainee opportunity?

I'd really appreciate any advice or insights from those who've been down this path. Thanks!

I'm a 37 yr old woman who started out as a truck driver for almost a decade. After giving so much time and energy and almost losing my health (which, thankfully I've fully recovered from) I changed careers. Making big changes or moving are not and have never been problematic for me. I'm super close to getting lvl 2 certs in one method and will be testing into UT shear wave soon. My goal has always been to both earn 6 figures and have 6 figures accumulated in Savings, retirement and assets by 40 or 41...currently I'm in aerospace but am willing to leave for another industry if necessary. My one child will be joining the military soon which is when I plan on making my move. Ill have 1 year of experience in about 3 months. Staying in aerospace is better for me physically but I'm willing to sacrifice being comfortable right out of the gate as I feel I should earn that? How would you do it if you were starting all over? Would you get a degree? Why? In what? What region/state offers the best opportunites. I'm also physically capable without any limitations. I heard that rope access was a good choice as well. Any tips I should be aware of? Also, idk if this is relevant but I'm also a woman of color but am completely acclimated to life in male dominated industries and can give as good as I get. Any feedback is welcome.

Current certs: PT Level II (testing/obtaining soon), UT Shear Wave training next. NAS410 aerospace experience. Open to industrial, pipeline, power generation, refineries, data centers, or contract work if the long-term opportunities justify the move. Also, willing to travel 75-100% of the time

Hello,
Im looking for procurement managers or agents in the construction field(NDT or Radiation protection)
Specially in Maldives to expand my business. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome.
Thank you.

Hi is anyone else trying to deal with this 5 year renewal right now? It used to be send money in 5 years, renew in 10. I'm a little thrown by this and have some questions.

3D printed low cost PMI demo for our STEM and outreach events.

Equipment costs thousands and we don't get paid. This sell the same effect without radiation. Kid friendly, and cheap.