ATDM Nondestructive Testing Instructor - 3rd Shift

Job Details

Job Location:

ATDM Maritime Training Center - Danville, VA 24540

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $77,611.00 - $ Salary/year

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Education

Full-time position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data, and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required. This role is onsite in Danville, VA.

• Range starts at $77,611 and could be higher based on NDT Certification level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and determined based on market benchmarks and internal equity
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
• Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options

The Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction within the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. This role supports students in gaining the technical knowledge and hands‑on experience needed to enter the defense manufacturing workforce. The instructor will teach accelerated, short-term training programs, support curriculum development, maintain laboratory operations, and provide student mentorship throughout the training experience.

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on instruction in NDT methods.
• Advise and mentor students throughout the training program.
• Prepare, set up, maintain, and tear down laboratory environments and equipment.
• Monitor and manage training materials, supplies, and consumables.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Support curriculum development and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain program documentation and training records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and instructional best practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to enhance program outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Travel as needed to support program objectives.

• Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Visual & Optical Testing (VT)

As an NDT Instructor, you will play a critical role in preparing skilled technicians for careers supporting the nation's defense industrial base. Your expertise and commitment to hands‑on training will help students develop industry‑recognized skills and certifications while contributing to the growth of a highly qualified manufacturing workforce.

ATDM Instructors and Technicians are assigned shifts based on training needs. Shift assignments are determined by business needs at the time of hire, performance, and tenure. This position requires flexibility to work any shift as program needs evolve. Compensation includes a shift differential based on assigned instructional hours. This position will support training on third shift.

• First Shift: Classes begin at 7:00 a.m.
• Second Shift: Classes begin at 3:00 p.m.
• Third Shift: Classes begin at 11:00 p.m.

Evening, weekend, and off site instructional assignments may be required.

Qualified candidates must possess one of the following:

• Current American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in one or more of the following methods: RT, UT, MT, PT, or VT (per ANSI/ASNT CP-189, Paragraph 4.4.1.1); OR
• Associate's degree in Science, Engineering, NDT, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an NDT Level II (or equivalent) in one or more NDT methods including RT, UT, MT, PT, or VT (per ANSI/ASNT CP-189, Paragraph 4.4.1.3); OR
• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an NDT Level II (or equivalent) in the NDT method(s) to be taught (per ANSI/ASNT CP-189, Paragraph 4.4.1.4); OR
• NAS 410 Level II certification in the NDT…