NDT Instructor and Research Engineer

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NDT Instructor and Research EngineerNational Institute for Aviation Research

Wichita State University - Wichita, KS

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS, is a premier aviation research organization that has gained national and international recognition for its programs and laboratories. NIAR is engaged in basic and applied research, testing and certification.  The city of Wichita, KS is a home of major aerospace industry, namely Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing, Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna, Bombardier-Learjet and many aviation suppliers.  NIAR is seeking a candidate for the position NDT Instructor and Research Engineer.  To be considered for the position, applicants must provide a resume and three professional related references.  In addition, the applicant must complete an on-line application. Deadline for receipt of applications is September 19, 2008. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by the Board of Regents policy.

The candidate will be responsible for interacting with the aviation industry to understand their NDT training needs and develop the appropriate training curriculum, purchase equipment, and hire additional instructors. The candidate will lead the NDT training group and will instruct, test, and certify trainees as appropriate. The candidate will use industry input as a basis for researching innovative NDT methods to assist industry and government agencies with advanced NDT processes.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1) Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of employment. 2) A Bachelor of Science Degree in an accredited engineering discipline or equivalent work experience. 3) Must have the capability to interact effectively with students, faculty and staff.  4) Have working experience with a broad range of basic and advanced NDT technologies.  5) Ability to provide students training and experience that is compliant with the National Aerospace Standard (NAS 410).  6) Good presentation/teaching skills; knowledge to organize and present classroom exercises or on-the-job-training in accordance with approved outlines.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills &Abilities

1) Aviation NDT experience in a production environment and with aircraft in service. 2) Training experience in either an industry or academic setting.  3) Supervisory experience.  4) Qualifications for NAS 410 Level III’s in all following methods; UT, RT, ET, MT and PT.

How to apply:

The initial step is to complete the on-line application form at www.HRePartners.com.

For additional information contact:

Jerry Antes at (316) 978-5888 or by Email: jerry.antes@wichita.edu

National Institute for Aviation Research

Wichita State University

1845 Fairmount, Box 93

Wichita, KS  67260-0093

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