This position is open exclusively to current Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) Federal Employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.
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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Nondestructive Tester Leader, (WL-3705-11) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC), at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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2026 Salary Range ($33.81 - $39.47) hourly w/ locality
Job Open Date: 7/20/2026
Job Close Date: 7/26/2026
Who may apply: current Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) Federal Employees.
The primary purpose of this position is: To lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis. Leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor and ensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards. Leads a team of trades and/or labor workers. On a regular and recurring basis, utilizes trades and/or labor knowledge and skill to lead a team of three or more workers in performance of various related work. Performs work. Performs nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led. Using the eddy current process, performs inspections of aircraft, engine, missile, ground support equipment, etc.,parts and components, support equipment structural members, components, parts, and other materials for which inspection procedures and/or acceptability standards are inadequate or not available. Applies magnetic particle inspection to detect and interpret the relevancy of flaws in aircraft, engine, missile, ground support equipment, etc., parts and components, support equipment structural members, components, parts, and other materials. Applies liquid penetrant inspection to detect and interpret the relevancy of flaws in a variety of aircraft, engine, missile, ground support equipment, etc., parts and components, support equipment structural members, components, parts, and other materials. Inspects aircraft, engine, missile, ground support equipment, etc., parts and components, support equipment structural members, components, parts, and other materials by applying the full range of radiographic inspection techniques established by inspection guidelines. Serves as NDI Technical Advisor, advising responsible shop supervisors, engineering, quality assurance and other related functions of defects found, their extent and their effect of the quality and serviceability of products. Uses and maintains tools, maintains records and documents actions. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Shift work may be required to work rotating shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations.
- May be required to possess a valid operator's license to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites.
- The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
1. Knowledge of eddy current, magnetic particle-liquid penetrant methods, ultrasonic and industrial x-ray radiographic and equipment of nondestructive testing to investigate failures in critical aircraft structures and components when considerable unknown factors are involved; and various shapes, sizes, and density of flaw indications in parts being tested. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led. Skill to set up and operate eddy current, magnetic particle-liquid penetrant. industrial x-ray radiographic and ultrasonic equipment to examine a variety of parts, components, or material to detect hidden subsurface flaws, corrosion, and separation in bonded and honeycomb structures; and determine integrity of welds, precision dimensional and volume measurements, hardness of materials, and if defects found, render the article acceptable or unacceptable.
3. Skill to work with quality assurance and engineering personnel to modify inspection procedures and test standards to achieve inspection objectives. Ability to develop, modify, and adapt eddy current, , magnetic particle-liquid penetrant methods industrial x-ray radiographic and ultrasonic techniques of nondestructive testing to investigate failures in critical aircraft structures and components when existing inspection procedures, techniques, and acceptability standards are non-existent or not applicable; and interpret flaw indications and their relevance to the reliability of products.
4. Ability to read and interpret quality control directives, engineering drawings, NDI literature, and technical orders concerning nondestructive testing methods and procedures; document actions; and maintain records manually or on a computer terminal. Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.
Resume:
Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
