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Utility Navigation

OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

Can I work on a NOAA ship?

Question

Can I work on a NOAA ship?

Answer

NOAA ships are run by a combination of NOAA Corps officers, civilian wage mariners, and other federal employees while being supported by NOAA's Marine Operations Center.  Each of these has a different hiring path.  If you are interested in an exciting seagoing career on technologically-advanced platforms, please visit here.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered.

Topics

Operation

Marine Operations

Audience

Student, Wage Mariner

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Reviewed: September 15, 2020. Contact us with page issues.

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