Finding the flaws

Airman 1st Class Marcus Watkins, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, inspects an aircraft part with a black light at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. NDI technicians use various methods to inspect metal objects to ensure they remain properly functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

Airman 1st Class Marcus Watkins, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, inspects a piece of equipment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. The black light allows NDI Airmen to locate cracks and imperfections on B-52H Stratofortress parts and aircraft support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

Airman 1st Class Jaylin Tripp, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, inspects an aircraft part with a black light at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. The black light allows NDI Airmen to locate cracks and imperfections on B-52H Stratofortress parts and aircraft support equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

Airman 1st Class Jaylin Tripp, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, shines a black light on an aircraft part at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. NDI technicians use various methods to inspect metal objects to ensure they remain properly functional. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

Airman 1st Class Marcus Watkins, 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, cleans iron particles off of a piece of equipment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. NDI technicians are responsible for identifying possible defects in systems and equipment before they become dangerous problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

An Airman with the 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section wipes residual iron particles from a piece of equipment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. NDI technicians are responsible for inspecting aircraft and equipment to ensure it isn’t defective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

Oil is inspected inside a spectrometer at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. Non-destructive inspection technicians are responsible for identifying possible defects in systems and equipment before they become dangerous problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

Airmen with the 5th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section review a maintenance technical order at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 25, 2019. NDI technicians are responsible for inspecting aircraft and equipment to ensure it isn’t defective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Finding the flaws

Published Jan. 29, 2019
By Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Non-destructive inspection technicians are responsible for identifying possible defects in systems and equipment before anything can become a dangerous problem. NDI technicians use varmcelious methods to inspect the insides of metal objects to ensure they remain properly functional.