Joining the NTSB

[srilion]

Hi all,

I've wanted to work as an investigator and wish to join the NTSB one day.
What are the qualifications and level of experience required? Also does one need to be a US citizen?

Thanks n best regards to PPRuNe:ok:

[john_tullamarine]

First, get a bunch of experience to expert level in your chosen field of expertise .. eg engineering, maintenance, operations, ATC, HUFAC, medicine, etc., etc.

Second, do a few investigation courses to give you a foot in the door. Google will list the standard institutions, eg Cranfield, ERAU, SCSI, plus a host of generally tertiary institution or regulator short courses ... all expensive.

Third, knock on the door.

[Genghis the Engineer]

Mind you, with Cranfield training - it may be that you can persuade the powers that be in Sri-Lanka that you're just the chap to start it's own version of NTSB / AAIB ?

G