Instructor Certification

[K Mejean]

NASA is currently accepting applications for NBL divers according to NAUI's web site. almtree: Bob

I looked on the site but didn't see it. I would be all over that job. You know that would rock to be a NASA diver.

 

[Bob]

I looked on the site but didn't see it. I would be all over that job. You know that would rock to be a NASA diver.

Here you go. almtree: Bob

Position No: 2007-01-OSS

Position Title: Dive Operations Specialist - Tech 1
Location: OCEANEERING SPACE SYSTEMS (OSS)
Position Description: Receives on-the-job training and work instruction in primary NBL duty station operations that support NASA Astronaut training, testing and research activities in a simulated zero gravity environment with the objective of completing duty station job certification requirements. Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High School degree or equivalent
Experience: Must be SCUBA certified at least 1 years with 25 logged dives. Offshore Certification preferred.
Skills & Knowledge: Must be able to pass a USAF Class III physical. Maintain health and fitness. Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check. Any MHE, Safety and mechanical experience helpful.

Please send resume to: Mail resume to 16665 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77058, fax to 281-228-5545 or email to hr-oss@oceaneering.com

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

Are you teaching? If so, what kind of certification do you have?

I am doing it for the exact reasons you mentioned, just wondering what other people's experiences were and if there was a way to make a little something...

No... I gave it up for money and family... I was a NASE certified instructor (I had the 200 OW dives) and went with the money my company offerred...

The insurance is the big thing... As an independent instructor, you want the best... LLoyds of London has never settled... That is why they are the best, and that is why they are still in business.... Lawyers hear that you are insured through LLoyds of London and they instruct their clients duly...

 

[Chad Carney]

I am moving along towards my instructor certification. I want to try to make a living at this (doesn't have to be a huge one), and was wondering if anybody had any input.

I am looking for input on where to get certified, which agency (PADI, NAUI, etc) and any other helpful insights you might have. I have looked at some of the IDS schools in Florida and Mexico and some of the resort ones guarantee you a job with them when you finish? Anybody have any experience with that? I wouldn't mind living in Mexico or the DR for a couple of years if that is what it takes.

I know PADI is the most widely recognized, but it seems that NAUI has some very good points as well. I was told you can get cross-certified easily anyway.

Let me know what you have experienced!

If it's what you feel is right for you... go for it!

I did 30 years ago... and I teach now more than ever... even after instructing for a store, retail management, manufacturer representation, product manufacturing, being a charter Captain, and writing for industry and newspaper publications.

I'm presently an independent instructor for TDI/SDI, and formerly for SSI and NASDS. (You can't pay everybodies dues.)

Yeah, I could have followed a path to bigger $, but I think I've made my mark in my own way.

Contact me if you have questions.

Chad

 

[fitparrish]

I would suggest working in a dive shop and teaching at the same time as many students or potential students you will meet in the dive shop. After retiring from the Space Program I became an instructor and I work in a dive shop. Teaching is always a suppliment to my dive shop job. Only advice is rack up as many instructor ratings as possible. Both specialties and DAN certifications. This will increase your usability to instructing.

Thanks, That's kind of what I'm finding out. It'll take more than just the teaching to make it work!

 

[fitparrish]

I'm not an instructor ( hell I'm not even sure I can spell it right ) but I have to put in a good word for NAUI. It is my understanding that they are the only organization used by NASA because they are no profit. That being the case there is alwaysthe possibility of getting some type of diving gig with them or some other government agency.

I hear you! I have heard good things about NAUI and they are right here in Tampa...I talked to a guy who owns a dive shop and he is NAUI and I liked his approach.

 

[fitparrish]

No... I gave it up for money and family... I was a NASE certified instructor (I had the 200 OW dives) and went with the money my company offerred...

The insurance is the big thing... As an independent instructor, you want the best... LLoyds of London has never settled... That is why they are the best, and that is why they are still in business.... Lawyers hear that you are insured through LLoyds of London and they instruct their clients duly...

I appreciate the input. As I said, I'm trying to see what reality is on the business side of it.

 

[BHB ScubaTroll]

I would suggest working in a dive shop and teaching at the same time as many students or potential students you will meet in the dive shop. After retiring from the Space Program I became an instructor and I work in a dive shop. Teaching is always a suppliment to my dive shop job. Only advice is rack up as many instructor ratings as possible. Both specialties and DAN certifications. This will increase your usability to instructing.

Bingo!... And, a love for the underwater is the added bonus!

 

[bandit1980ta]

Check out PRO DIVE Scuba Diving Lessons- Vacations - Courses in Europe, the Red Sea, the Caribbean, Australia, throughout the South Pacific and Asia for PADI. It looks like a good program, and from how it reads dive shop oriented.

 

[Seashadow]

Git-r-dunn diver

Before I became an Dive instructor I worked for Rockwell space systems division, as an enviromental Engineer. NAUI is not nor has it ever been selected or approved by NASA. NASA scuba training is mission specific and designed to the needs of astronauts in space suits. This is the case in Star City Russia and the ESA as well as Huntsville. There is a PDF that explains the non open water dive process taken by NASA, Sorry naui is just NAUI.

see NASA PDF
www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/doctree/871910.pdf