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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialists assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 16, 2025. In order to identify imperfections within an aircraft system, NDI specialists undergo precise training to remain proficient with a large variety of equipment and chemicals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialists assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron perform an ultrasonic inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 16, 2025. NDI specialists use several methods including applying fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonic gel and utilizing X-rays to locate defects in equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron applies liquid couplant during an ultrasonic inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 16, 2025. NDI specialists utilize non-invasive techniques on aircraft defects to ensure no further damage to equipment is caused. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron shines a blacklight on a simulated aircraft part within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists focus on inspecting damage in aircraft equipment and systems unseen by the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron inspects a simulated aircraft part within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. In order to identify imperfections within an aircraft system, NDI specialists undergo precise training to remain proficient with a large variety of equipment and chemicals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron shines a blacklight on a magnetic particle machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists focus on inspecting damages in aircraft equipment and systems unseen by the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron inspects a magnetic particle machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists use several methods including applying fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonic gel and utilizing X-rays to locate defects in equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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NDI specialists inspect aircraft damages

A U.S. Air Force non-destructive inspection specialist assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron dons safety equipment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2024. NDI specialists wear protective gear when inspecting aircraft equipment for possible defects to ensure safety while working with chemicals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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389th Phase Section Keeps F-15E Strike Eagles in Fighting Shape

Senior Airman Wesley Tynes, 389th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, Phase Section crew chief, conducts an inspection on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Nov. 15, 2022. The Phase Section performs preventative maintenance through exhaustive inspections to detect failing components before they cause operational problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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389th Phase Section Keeps F-15E Strike Eagles in Fighting Shape

Senior Airman Wesley Tynes, 389th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, Phase Section crew chief, conducts an inspection on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Nov. 15, 2022. The Phase Section performs preventative maintenance through exhaustive inspections to detect failing components before they cause operational problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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389th Phase Section Keeps F-15E Strike Eagles in Fighting Shape

Senior Airman Wesley Tynes, 389th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, Phase Section crew chief, conducts an inspection on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Nov. 15, 2022. The Phase Section performs preventative maintenance through exhaustive inspections to detect failing components before they cause operational problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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389th Phase Section Keeps F-15E Strike Eagles in Fighting Shape

Crew chiefs with the 389th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron Phase Section get ready to work on an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, Nov. 15, 2022. The Phase Section performs preventative maintenance through exhaustive inspections to detect failing components before they cause operational problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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Aircrew equipment inspection key to safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zane Lemons, 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a flight helmet before certifying it for in-flight operations on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 3, 2019. Aircrew flight equipment technicians provide vital life support equipment for aircrew members traveling around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Lemons is deployed from the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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Aircrew equipment inspection key to safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zane Lemons, 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a flight helmet before certifying it for in-flight operations on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 3, 2019. Aircrew flight equipment technicians provide vital life support equipment for aircrew members traveling around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Lemons is deployed from the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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QA making sure it’s done right

Staff Sgt. Luis Rosa, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady quality assurance inspector, briefs Senior Master Sgt. Robert Taylor, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft maintenance unit superintendent, on an inspection on his Airmen at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2019. The QA staff evaluates the quality of maintenance accomplished and performs necessary functions to manage the Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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QA making sure it’s done right

Staff Sgt. Luis Rosa, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady quality assurance inspector, inspects an RQ-4 Global Hawk maintenance crew at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2019. The QA staff evaluates the quality of maintenance accomplished and performs necessary functions to manage the Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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QA making sure it’s done right

Staff Sgt. Luis Rosa, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady quality assurance inspector, inspects an RQ-4 Global Hawk and its crew at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2019. QA is responsible to the Maintenance Group commander or equivalent to perform as the primary technical advisory agency for maintenance actions and to assist work center supervisors in reviewing tasks involved in supporting the maintenance effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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QA making sure it’s done right

Staff Sgt. Luis Rosa, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady quality assurance inspector, performs an inspection with RQ-4 Global Hawk tool kits at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2019. QA Airmen serve as the primary technical advisory agency in the maintenance organization, assisting maintenance supervision at all levels to identify, validate and/or resolve workmanship, proficiency and/or compliance issues impacting mission generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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QA making sure it’s done right

Staff Sgt. Luis Rosa, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady quality assurance inspector, inspects a fire hydrant in an aircraft hangar at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2019. QA Airmen serve as the primary technical advisory agency in the maintenance organization, assisting maintenance supervision at all levels to identify, validate and/or resolve workmanship, proficiency and/or compliance issues impacting mission generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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QA making sure it’s done right

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Shiflett, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group KC-10 Extender quality assurance inspector, reviews a written evaluation at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2019. QA shops consists of Airmen from different maintenance backgrounds such as crew chiefs and avionics specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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