NDI inspector Thinking of leaving the military need advice!!
NDI inspector Thinking of leaving the military need advice!!
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I am currently a NDT Craftsman in the military which is a 7-level. In the civilian world that is like a lvlII in all the basic inspection types. I am thinking of getting out and doing NDT on the outside but am not sure how strong the job market is. I have looked into CWI and API certs and they pay on average about 80-100,000.00 per year depending on the area you live in. I am wondering if anyone here has any insight on this. I am very bored with the military because they dont allow us to think on our own sometimes and in NDT it is a very thought provoking field and you get ostrisized for even thinking outside the box. I am very certain if I cant move up in rank or a more interesting position I would love to do this on the outside. Please if anyone has any imput I am open to suggestions. I will have a bachelors in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in Management and safety through Embry Riddle Aeronautical University next year. I currently hold an associates in applied science NDT methods through the community college of the Airforce. Any imput is useful imput.





RE: NDI inspector Thinking of leaving the military need advice!!
I would suggest that you strive for ASNT Level III. The opportunities are better and you'll get to practice more innovative things.
Good luck at ERAU. I'm currently working on a project there.
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An ASNT Level III provides a great opportunity to work for yourself.
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New employer, new certification under their auspices
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Having held an employer's Level II cert, though, indicates to someone hiring you that you're capable of getting it, which is quite the start.
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