NDT Academy
LMU Extension can develop customized Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) programs for your company's training needs. All of our advanced NDT programs are affordable, customizable and can be delivered 100% remote, hybrid, or onsite by our experienced Level III instructors. We can provide your workforce with affordable, innovative, and comprehensive industry-recognized training.
LMU Extension's NDT Academy by American Aerospace Technical Academy will provide you with the knowledge and qualifications that NDT personnel need to succeed in the industry. All of our programs meet or exceed industry standards and requirements.
To learn more about our programs or to schedule a training at your facility, contact us at Extension@lmu.edu. Our team can answer your questions and arrange the instruction your employees need.
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Whether you are looking for skill upgrade or refresher courses for yourself or for your company, NDT Academy by AATA provides online, self-paced, or in person programs in all major NDT Methods.
Register for Summer 2023
- Penetrant Testing Level I
- Penetrant Testing Level II
- Ultrasonic Testing Level I
- Ultrasonic Testing Level II
- Eddy Current Level I
- Eddy Current Level II
- Phased Array Testing Level I
- Phased Array Testing Level II
- Radiographic Testing Level I
- Radiographic Testing Level II
- Radiation Safety
- Digital Radiography/Computed Radiography
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level I
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level II
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John A. Stewart, founder and Executive Director of AATA is an ASNT Level III RT, UT, and PT, NAS 410 Level III RT, UT, PT, VT and MT NDT engineer. He founded AATA to help low-income adults from underrepresented communities and unemployed Veterans secure meaningful career pathways in aerospace manufacturing. John has trained technicians for companies including SpaceX, Goodrich Aerospace and Northrop Grumman over his 23-year career in NDT. He believes in the transformative power of educating communities to fill the critical labor shortages of the NDT industry. John is a United States Navy Veteran and served as a Navy Seabee attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion 2. For information about NDT training, please contact john.stewart2@lmu.edu
Justin Hilterman has been in the Non Destructive Testing industry for over 17 years. He started his journey in the aerospace industry receiving Level II Certifications in UT, MT, PT, and Phased Array Ultrasonics. He Joined Team Industrial Services in 2010 as an Advanced Services Technician in the Los Angeles Office. He held many positions in the TEAM organization since then including Advanced Services Manager, Operations Manager, Quality Manager, and West Division Training Manager overseeing all aspects of Classroom Training and Certification. He holds ASNT Level III’s in UT, MT, PT, and has had involvement with AATA since 2018, contributing to the education of our students whether through curriculum development, or classroom instruction. He has been the Phased Array instructor, and a sitting board member for the Greater Los Angeles ASNT Section. Justin has experience in Aerospace, Petrochemical, Pipeline, Power, and Structural inspection techniques.
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What is Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)?
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is a testing and analysis technique used by industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component, structure or system for characteristic differences or welding defects and discontinuities without causing damage to the original part. NDT also known as non-destructive examination (NDE), non-destructive inspection (NDI) and non-destructive evaluation (NDE).
The American Aerospace Technical Academy (AATA) is a Los Angeles-based 501c3 nonprofit that provides NDT training to underserved groups including Veterans, women and low income adults. AATA has partnered with LMU Extension to provide advanced NDT courses to individuals and companies interested in refresher courses, skill upgrades, and layoff aversion programs and services.
To learn more about NDT Careers and how you can be a part of this growing industry contact us today!
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Is your company is interested in becoming in on-site training or becoming one of our training sites?
Email us: extension@lmu.edu
Or call us at: 310-338-1971