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Aircraft Operations

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Within the eye of strengthening Hurricane Ian on NOAA WP-3D Orion Miss Piggy Sep 26 22. Credit: Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Doremus, NOAA Corps

September 27, 2022

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Aircraft noise

Flight into eye of Hurricane Ian on NOAA WP-3D Orion Miss Piggy Sep 26 22. Credit: Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Doremus, NOAA Corps

September 27, 2022

Media: Video

Aircraft noise

Dropsonde launch and flight into center of Tropical Storm Ian on NOAA WP-3D Orion Miss Piggy September 25, 2022. Credit: Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Doremus NOAA Corps

September 26, 2022

Media: Video

Aircraft noise

Timelapse flight to Tropical Storm Earl Sept 04, 2022 on NOAA WP-3D Orion N42RF "Kermit"

September 5, 2022

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Deployment of Altius UAS from NOAA WP-3D Orion N43RF during June 23, 2022 flight test off coast of Florida, courtesy Area I

June 23, 2022

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B-roll footage of NOAA Gulfstream G-IV-SP Hurricane Hunter

April 27, 2022

Media: Video

Aircraft noise

B-roll footage of NOAA WP-3D Orion Hurricane Hunter

April 27, 2022

Media: Video

Aircraft noise

Becoming a NOAA Corps aviator

Frequently Asked Question

How do I become a NOAA Corps aviator?

The NOAA Corps has three primary annual competitive selection boards for acquiring aviators:

Inter-Service Transfer (IST). Officers commission directly into the NOAA Corps from their prior uniformed service agency. Depending on the aviator's aircraft history and FAA (equivalent) qualifications, they may be selected to operate any aircraft in the fleet.
Basic Officer Training Course (BOTC). The NOAA Corps may select pilots immediately upon their completion of BOTC to report directly to aviation training. These selects will typically begin their NOAA aviation career on our Twin Otter aircraft.
Fleet-to-Aviation. A presently serving mariner (one who did not get selected at BOTC or has decided to transition to aviation at a later period in their career) may compete for a pilot position via Fleet-to-Aviation Selection Board. These selects will typically begin their NOAA aviation career on our Twin Otter aircraft.

Officers that hold less than a Commercial Multi Engine Land (MEL) Pilot Certificate-Instrument Rating will attend Flight Training. ISTs are generally selected because they hold these credentials and typically should not have to attend Flight Training. If an officer holds a Commercial MEL Pilot Certificate-Instrument Rating or greater, any follow-on training requirements will be coordinated by the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center Training Section. For any aviation specific questions, please contact the Aircraft Operations Center at AOC.ChiefAdmin@noaa.gov.