NPS Instructor

[navygirl]

Hello all!  I am new to this forum, but am trying to get as much info as I can.
I am currently in college (again) and am majoring in Physics.  I was previously considering becoming a Physics teacher, because the economy has forced me to do a lat move from my previous career.
I am also prior service.  I was air-wing and honorably discharged.  I came across a site that had some info for the NUPOC program and really became interested in the NPS instructor option (mostly because of the age waiver).  Provided I qualify for the waiver, I would still be within the age limit at the time of graduation.
I already read a lot of the other posts, looking for the answers to my questions, so I know that being an instructor would not give me any experience necessary to get a job as a civilian in any kind of nuclear capacity.  I am really good at being able to help people understand things, so I am quite okay with the instructor position.
My big question is what actually qualifies as a good reason for an age waiver?  Also, besides speaking with a recruiter, is there any other way for me to find out the Navy's current need for instructors?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.  And I do apologize for the running-on.

[andrew.pigg]

Why not go the route of DIO/ODS??

[Gamecock]

Why not go the route of DIO/ODS??

That is what she is asking about

[nquinn]

NukeNTO is going to be your best bet. Get it straight from the horse's mouth. But this here's a good website. They have the quotas (though they aren't always up-to-date), all the study info you'll need to prep for your interview, and the dates for the Instructor VIP trips.

http://www.nupocinfo.blogspot.com/

Remember though, NukeNTO will still be your best source.

Quinn

[NukeNTO]

Sorry it took so long to see this post.  I usually check the "getting in" area and forget about this spot. 
When do you graduate?  We almost always have a need for instructors.  We hire approximately 25 a year and it is usually the last nuke position to fill up. 

Why do you assume it won't put you in a position to work at a civilian plant?  I know several former instructors who work at civilian plants in the training and engineering departments.  I wouldn't recommend you try to jump into ops right out of power school, but there are other jobs at commercial plants. 

Regarding the age waiver; you don't need to justify it, that's our job and your prior service is reason enough. 
I hope this helps, if you have any more questions or need help getting in touch with a recruiter send me a PM I'd be happy to help. 

Good luck! 

[jams723]

With the need for commercial trainers, your NPS training experience would get you looked at by the commercial plants.