Weather Forecaster

Spectrum Comm Inc•Sumter, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weather Forecaster provides 24/7/365 operational meteorological support for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) missions. This role requires certified forecasters with a minimum of two years of relevant Department of Defense experience, capable of working rotating shifts in high-tempo, mission-critical environments.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a certified DoD Weather Forecaster (e.g., 1W0X1, or equivalent FAA/NWS/NOAA certification).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and meteorological data systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of military meteorology, risk assessment, and operational mission planning.
Capable of working rotating shifts in a 24/7 environment under high operational stress.
Familiar with AFW CFETP, distributed learning tools, and Air Force Weather Knowledge Center resources.

Responsibilities

Deliver real-time weather forecasting and climatological analysis to support global combat operations.
Produce and brief mission execution forecasts (MEFs) including takeoff, enroute, destination, and refueling data for multiple locations.
Generate and disseminate tactical meteorological products (e.g., icing, lightning, and thunderstorm forecasts within AOR).
Lead weather collaboration and shift transition operations including Meteorological Conferences (MetCon) and electronic pass-down logs.
Utilize platforms including AFW-WEBS, Mark IV-B, and CAVOK for real-time analysis and mission support.
Deliver weather briefings at the start of aircrew flying shifts and as required.
Mentor and supervise trainees, ensuring accurate execution under operational conditions.
Provide immediate guidance and recommendations during combat operations, severe weather events, and emergency conditions.
Ensure security compliance (COMSEC, OPSEC, COMPUSEC) and adapt procedures to meet classified information protocols.
Maintain expertise via recurring training and adapt rapidly to new forecasting and data processing technologies.