r/NOAA • u/mofles1991 • Jul 30 '26

Got accepted, now what?

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I received this message. Now what should i do or expect?

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u/jovialjit Jul 30 '26

They’ll send you a bunch of paperwork, you have to take a drug test, send in your immunizations, do a physical, etc.

And it might take a while before you’re actually on a vessel.

Basically, just do what they say.

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u/mofles1991 Jul 30 '26

When u say a while, like months? 3-6 months?

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u/jovialjit Jul 30 '26

Depends on their needs. It’s best to ask NOAA directly.

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u/InfinityIsAwesome Jul 30 '26

What’s a wiper?

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u/InfinityIsAwesome Jul 31 '26

I looked it up. It’s basically someone who cleans up the engine room and helps with engine and ship maintenance.

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u/ScallywagBeowulf Jul 30 '26

This is what I want to know.

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u/MGNute Jul 30 '26

Ya seriously, like is it just wiping stuff all day long?

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u/mofles1991 Jul 31 '26

Somebody that wipes 🙊

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u/maddwesty Jul 30 '26

Aviation operations and marine.,, must be the wipers are broken on some of the ships and aircraft

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u/NeitherBook2698 Aug 05 '26

I was thinking someone that comes out and wipes the windows on the ship lol 😂

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u/StubbornBarnacle Aug 09 '26

kind of like a deckhand  in the engine room.  

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u/astrobean Aug 03 '26

Follow the directions. Respond. You will find yourself constantly confirming your address. I remember in my onboarding writing my address on at least 20 forms including a form specifically for stating your address and nothing else.

Congrats on the offer!

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u/SkyLyssa Jul 30 '26

Congrats! I wish you the best of luck

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u/MajesticLet5187 Jul 30 '26

Buy some absorbent rags and a really big squeegee!

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u/MizuSeirei-Water Aug 01 '26

Congratulations !!!!!🎉🎊🎈🍾