Non-destructive testing inspector vs line inspector

The differences between non-destructive testing inspectors and line inspectors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a non-destructive testing inspector has an average salary of $45,881, which is higher than the $27,718 average annual salary of a line inspector.

The top three skills for a non-destructive testing inspector include NDT, magnetic particle and destructive testing. The most important skills for a line inspector are basic math, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Non-destructive testing inspector vs line inspector overview

	Non-Destructive Testing Inspector	Line Inspector
Yearly salary	$45,881	$27,718
Hourly rate	$22.06	$13.33
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	17,576	62,183
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Non-destructive testing inspector vs line inspector salary

Non-destructive testing inspectors and line inspectors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Non-Destructive Testing Inspector	Line Inspector
Average salary	$45,881	$27,718
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $70,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between non-destructive testing inspector and line inspector education

There are a few differences between a non-destructive testing inspector and a line inspector in terms of educational background:

	Non-Destructive Testing Inspector	Line Inspector
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 40%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Non-destructive testing inspector vs line inspector demographics

Here are the differences between non-destructive testing inspectors' and line inspectors' demographics:

	Non-Destructive Testing Inspector	Line Inspector
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 85.7% Female, 14.3%	Male, 53.0% Female, 47.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 7.8% White, 57.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 8.0% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between non-destructive testing inspector and line inspector duties and responsibilities

Non-destructive testing inspector example responsibilities.

Motivate and lead team in inspections to accomplish NDT goals set by the company.
Verify material certifications for compliance to AWS standards.
Conduct flight line and back shop support of NDI inspections.
Identify and locate structural defects of aircraft with ultrasound and x-ray methods.
Maintain and inspect all NDI equipment used to perform nondestructive inspection C-5A engine.
Assist maintenance with NDT inspections after repairs or rework areas and applicable service bulletins.

Line inspector example responsibilities.

Inspect and certify all Honda accord auto parts.
Conduct conformity inspections, and coordinate inspection reviews with FAA & AFPRO.
Develop and maintain controls to ensure adherence to QA procedures and policies.
Develop and administer QA and inspection training programs for incoming material and production operations.
Perform visual external corrosion and internal erosion inspection utilizing NDT techniques on process piping and equipment during refinery turnarounds.
Require strong knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations, including ISO standards and specifications.

Non-destructive testing inspector vs line inspector skills

Common non-destructive testing inspector skills

NDT, 17%
Magnetic Particle, 13%
Destructive Testing, 12%
Test Results, 9%
Test Equipment, 8%
Liquid Penetrant, 6%

Common line inspector skills

Basic Math, 23%
Quality Standards, 9%
Safety Regulations, 8%
Production Lines, 7%
GMP, 7%
Assembly Line, 6%

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