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Eddie C. Pompa JSC/NASA, ASNT NDT Level III

Eddie C. Pompa JSC/NASA, ASNT NDT Level III

Eddie C. Pompa's career in NDT spans 30-plus years as an NDT Level III across the aerospace, oil & gas, and education sectors. He currently works at the Johnson Space Center in Houston as the Safety & Mission Assurance NDT Level III and continues to teach NDT classes at night at the local Lone Star College.

His career highlights include working on the Space Shuttle Endeavour, Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, Columbia Accident investigation, Orion, Pressure vessels, Blow Out Preventers, and sharing these experiences with the next generation of NDT professionals. As an NDT advocate Eddie volunteers time with the local high school where NDT is taught as a career path by working to create meaningful experience opportunities for this generation of NDT professionals.

His passion for NDT has led to his NDT Hero creations that incorporate each NDT method into unique superheroes that work to protect and make our world safer by preventing disaster by implementing sound inspection and quality assurance processes across all sectors. His art can be seen on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook where he aims to promote, inspire, and educate the world about NDT.

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NDT

Creativity Influences of Nondestructive Testing

Nondestructive testing by its very nature influences our culture.
Eddie C. Pompa
Eddie C. Pompa JSC/NASA, ASNT NDT Level III
February 6, 2026

In a rapidly changing world filled with technology, advanced science, and self-healing materials, nondestructive testing (NDT) stands at the forefront by offering creative solutions that keep the world safe. 



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Quality Management

The Ever-Changing Life of a Quality Management System?

Perhaps the most significant positive impact of QA programs is the improvement in customer satisfaction.
Eddie C. Pompa
Eddie C. Pompa JSC/NASA, ASNT NDT Level III
May 22, 2024

A quality management system program ensures that products and services meet predefined standards, customer expectations, and company-wide benchmarks. One key principle is "first time right," addressing errors immediately at every step.


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ASNT Column | Eddie C. Pompa

Space Waste … but not what you’re thinking

Eddie C. Pompa
Eddie C. Pompa JSC/NASA, ASNT NDT Level III
October 2, 2023

As an inspector at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) there are opportunities to perform inspections on unique and one-of-a-kind products that make one feel special and proud to be part of such a great team.


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