Form NOAA Form 56-80A NOAA Form 56-80A NOAA Corps Direct to Aviation Summary

NOAA Form 56-80A
OMB Approved No. 0648-0047
(07-24)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

NOAA CORPS DIRECT-TO-AVIATION SUMMARY

Name

Email

Phone

Total Flight Hours

Total Flight Hours

ASEL ____

Rotary ____ PIC ____ Turbine ____

Flight Time in Previous 90
Days

Ratings Held

AMEL ____ ASES ____ AMES ____

Flight Time in Previous 365 Days Instructor Ratings Held (CFI, CFI-I, MEI)

Total Instructor Time

Additional Qualifications/Endorsements (e.g., high altitude, complex, tailwheel)
Have you ever been found at fault by the Federal Aviation Administration for an accident or incident?
Yes (If yes, provide explanation.) _____________________________________________________________
No
Do you have a history of any training and/or check ride failure(s) during primary training? Primary training applies to
private, instrument, commercial, or single/multi-engine add-on.
Yes

No

I certify that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and
are made in good faith.
Signature

Date

What to expect as a NOAA Corps Direct-to-Aviation Aviator:
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Must successfully complete a military entrance flight physical.

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Must successfully complete Basic Officer Training Class (BOTC).

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Likely to begin your career on a light aircraft (Twin Otter or King Air).

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Expected to fly on mission up to 120 days per year.

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Initial Operational Aviation Assignment at Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) in Lakeland, FL (KLAL) – 5
years. Follow-on assignments are 3 years.

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AOC Staff Job/Ground Duties - Serve in one of AOC's Branches (maintenance, operations, administration, safety).

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Incur 4-year Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) after completion of BOTC.

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May incur additional ADSOs depending on training. ADSO can be served concurrently.

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Aviation retention bonus may be available contingent on signing up to a 5-year service commitment after meeting
the requisite flight hours and eligibility requirements.

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