Weather Technician/Observer

Amentum•US-CA-Vandenberg AFB1-Neb 9 (CA152), CA

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Weather Technician/Observer for the Space Force Range Contract. This role involves supporting the completion of upper air observations using computer data and platforms, operating the VSFB Representative Weather Observatory (RWO) during airfield operating hours, and performing daily upper air balloon observations. The position also requires performing weather observations at VSFB Weather Stations 24/7 in support of the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) and supporting launch operations. This assignment requires the attention of one certified observer from the time of instrument preflight through the final transmission of data (approximately 3 hours).

Requirements

A High School Diploma/GED
A current Surface Observation certification or at least two (2) years of experience with a Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), or National Weather Service (NWS) agency in taking, recording, encoding, and disseminating surface observations using Meteorological Aviation Report (METAR) code.
Maintain certification requirements as long as they are employed.
At least 20/20 vision or visual acuity correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses.
Maintain the prescribed observer qualification-training program.
Pass a closed-book qualification examination and demonstrate that the observer can accomplish a correct observation and meet all transmission schedules. This demonstration must include the use of both primary and backup systems for basic weather watch observations and balloon observations.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

Report to and receiving directions from the Weather Systems Manager
Support completion of upper air observations using computer data and platform.
Operate the VSFB Representative Weather Observatory (RWO) during airfield operating hours (normally, Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1700 hours local time) to include after-hours or weekend support when airfield is open, to perform upper air and surface observations consistent with AFMAN 15-111 and AFMAN 15-124, FMH-3, and IAW 30 SWI 15-101 or supporting OPLANs
Perform daily upper air balloon observations at 0000 and 1200 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) every day.
Perform weather observations at VSFB Weather Stations during airfield operating hours 24/7 in support of the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC).
Support launch operations through nominal launch and/or scrub, and until mission requirements are completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.