Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Employers

Non-destructive testing specialists are employed in energy and utilities, transportation and other infrastructure fields, aerospace and defense, scientific research and development services, and manufacturing (durable goods, such as navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing). The American Society for Nondestructive Testing says that they work in many "different environments—on factory floors, inside quality labs, outside on oil rigs, underneath bridges, and on top of wind turbines.

Starting Out

Many NDT specialists get their start by participating in apprenticeship programs while in school. Those who perform well may receive job offers upon graduation. They find entry-level jobs with help from their school's career services office as well as by contacting companies directly. They also find job listings for NDT positions by searching Web sites such as https://www.ndt.org, as well as Glassdoor, Indeed, Monster, and others. Professional associations offer job referrals and career-development support. LinkedIn also posts NDT job openings on its Web site at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/non-destructive-testing-jobs.