Part-Time Weather Forecaster/Observer

RedTown Technical Services, LLC • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weather Forecaster/Observer performs meteorological weather watch consisting of taking, evaluating, recording, and disseminating surface weather observations (METAR/SPECI); issuing Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts; writing DD-175-1s, issuing and disseminating weather watches, warnings, and advisories; and responding to PMSV; and dissemination of PIREPs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a DoD CAC
• Resumes must reflect the minimum qualifications of 2 years of aviation forecast experience with a DoD or other government agency that included flight weather briefings and unmanned systems familiarity within the past 10 years.
• Prior observation certification with the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration, or National Weather Service, including two years of experience in observing, taking, recording, and disseminating surface weather observations using Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) code
• Prior forecaster certification with the Department of Defense (DoD) or National Weather Service, including two years of experience in aviation forecasting.
• Must have completed a DoD formal training program for weather observing AND forecasting or equivalent National Weather Service program. Must provide proof of completion.
• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts
• Demonstrate sufficient ability to operate all meteorological and communications equipment required for certification
• Speak, read, and understand English, and communicate well

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Navy’s Flight Weather Briefer program
• Persons currently holding an active Navy CAC or having an active security clearance within the past 2-years
• Experience operating the Automated Service Operating System (ASOS)

Responsibilities

• Performs Meteorological Weather Watch, taking, evaluating, recording, encoding, and disseminating surface weather observations
• Operates the Pilot to Metro Service
• Monitors radar and satellite imagery
• Issues weather warnings, watches, and advisories
• Receives and disseminates PIREPs
• Provides DD-175-1, canned route, and over-the-counter briefings
• Writes and disseminates Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts

Benefits

• Hourly pay begins $39.16 Forecaster rate and $34.76 per hour Observer rate plus $6.75 per hour for up to 40 hours per week Health & Welfare.
• The candidate will be paid at the observer rate during the certification process and when working observer-only shifts.
• Night and Sunday differential is compounded to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed