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