What Does an NDT Consultant Do? Looking to design your own career in a constantly evolving field? Nondestructive testing offers adventurous experiences—and work that can take you anywhere in the world. A nondestructive testing (NDT) consultant (or NDT inspector) is an NDT subject matter expert...
Certifications & Careers
Become a Nondestructive Testing Manager
NDT Manager: Become a Nondestructive Manager What Does an NDT Manager Do? An NDT manager (or quality assurance manager or Responsible Level III) develops, implements, and maintains programs, methods, and procedures that ensure assets are tested according to quality standards, keeping these assets...
Become a Nondestructive Testing Inspector
NDT Testing Inspector
ASTM Standards
Some of the more commonly used ASTM NDT standards: Additional standards can be found in the ASTM Annual Book of Standards. ASTM E709:Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle TestingASTM E1444:Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle TestingASTM E165:Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant...
Why the NDT Industry Needs New Talent
Across the oil & gas, nuclear, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors, one thing is becoming crystal clear: the nondestructive testing (NDT) workforce is aging—and fast. As experienced inspectors hang up their gloves, the industry faces a serious challenge: who’s next in line to keep our...


