Program Summary
General Tool Company (GTC) is offering a SkillBridge internship in Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for transitioning service members at any certification stage — Level I, Level II, or Level III — including those still accruing hours toward their next certification. This hands-on program gives participants real-world experience in aerospace and DoD-grade NDT inspection while working alongside GTC's certified inspection team, with a clear pathway toward advancing certifications and a potential civilian career in aviation quality and inspection.
Keywords: SkillBridge NDT internship, DoD SkillBridge Cincinnati Ohio, nondestructive testing SkillBridge, military to civilian NDT career, Level I II III NDT technician, aerospace inspection internship, SNT-TC-1A hours, ultrasonic magnetic particle liquid penetrant radiography training
What You'll Do
- Gain supervised, on-the-job experience in one or more NDT methods: liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and/or radiography
- Work toward accruing certification hours under GTC's NDT program, structured to NAS410 and SNT-TC-1A standards
- Support inspection operations on aerospace and DoD hardware within a NADCAP-accredited quality system
- Learn GTC's written NDT procedures, inspection techniques, and documentation practices
- Participate in training sessions led by GTC's Level III inspectors and quality leadership
- Observe audit support, calibration processes, and manufacturing routing reviews to understand the full NDT program lifecycle
- Build toward advancement from your current certification level (I, II, or III) with mentorship from experienced NDT staff
Who We're Looking For
- Active-duty service members with approved eligibility for the DoD SkillBridge program (90–120 day internship window)
- Current NDT certification at Level I, Level II, or Level III, in any method (PT, MT, UT, RT, or VT)
- Actively accruing or seeking to accrue hours toward the next certification level
- Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and willingness to learn within a regulated quality environment
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment; familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel a plus
Military Backgrounds That Fit
- 2A7X2 – Nondestructive Inspection (Air Force)
- 2A7X1 – Aircraft Metals Technology (Air Force)
- 2A7X3 – Aircraft Structural Maintenance (Air Force)
- 91E – Allied Trades Specialist (Army)
- 15G – Aircraft Structural Repairer (Army)
- NEC Nondestructive Inspection (Navy, AM/AME ratings)
- MOS 6033 – Aircraft Nondestructive Inspection Technician (Marine Corps)
- AMT – Aviation Maintenance Technician w/ NDI qualification (Coast Guard)
Why This SkillBridge Opportunity
- Train inside a NADCAP-accredited NDT program serving aerospace and DoD customers
- Build real, documented hours toward your next certification level
- Direct exposure to GTC's Level III leadership and potential path to civilian employment
- Located in Cincinnati, OH, a growing hub for advanced manufacturing