Set a course for your career–become a NOAA professional mariner

The research and survey ships operated, managed and maintained by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations comprise the largest fleet of federal research ships in the nation–and they are hiring professional mariners to sail on them.

Ranging from large oceanographic research vessels capable of exploring the world’s deepest ocean, to smaller ships responsible for charting the shallow bays and inlets of the U.S. The fleet supports a wide range of marine activities around the country, including fisheries surveys, nautical charting and ocean and climate studies. NOAA ships are operated by NOAA Corps officers and civilian professional mariners.

Science. Service. Adventure.

Climate, weather and water affect all life on our ocean planet. NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict our changing environment, from the deep sea to outer space, and to manage and conserve America’s coastal and marine resources.

Working on a NOAA vessel isn’t just another job on another ship. Professional mariners are an integral part of the scientific mission.

Apply in person!

NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations will hold a hiring event in April in Pascagoula, Mississippi to recruit professional mariners to work aboard NOAA’s ocean research ships.

NOAA staff will be available to answer questions and expedite the hiring process for qualified individuals. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus.

In particular, NOAA is hiring licensed engineers, oilers, junior engineers, able seaman and cooks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Details on what applicants should bring to the events can be found at: https://www.omao.noaa.gov/marinerjobevents.

When & Where

Wednesday, April 29

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CDT

NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center

3209 Frederic Street

Pascagoula, MS 39567

Apply online!

You’re welcome to apply anytime online at marinerhiring@noaa.gov. The benefits of attending these events is that recruiters will be available to help you through the hiring process, answer any questions and expedite hiring for qualified individuals.

For more information, go to omao.noaa.gov/marinerjobevents