On-site Aviation Meteorologist: Real-Time Flight Weather

Placements24; Queenstown; Presencial; NZD 95.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Meteorologist based in Queenstown to monitor weather, analyze data, and deliver precise forecasts to support flight operations and airport safety. The role emphasizes interpreting weather models, issuing timely advisories, and coordinating with pilots, ATC, and ground teams.

The successful candidate will lead weather risk assessments, develop SOPs, and stay current with meteorological technology.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's in Meteorology or related field.
• 4+ years in aviation meteorology or aviation forecasting.
• Solid understanding of weather phenomena affecting aviation.
• Proficiency with meteorological software and data analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor global and local weather patterns and models.
• Generate aviation forecasts (TAFs, METARs) and real-time advisories.
• Identify hazards like turbulence, icing, wind shear for crews.
• Communicate weather information to pilots, ATC, and operations.
• Maintain SOPs and emergency weather procedures.
• Collaborate with meteorological services and providers.
• Maintain equipment and calibrate sensors; stay updated on tech.

Conocimientos

Aviation meteorology

Data analysis

Weather forecasting

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Meteorology

Herramientas

Meteorological software

TAF/METAR tools

Data visualization

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Meteorologist based in Queenstown to monitor weather, analyze data, and deliver precise forecasts to support flight operations and airport safety. The role emphasizes interpreting weather models, issuing timely advisories, and coordinating with pilots, ATC, and ground teams.

The successful candidate will lead weather risk assessments, develop SOPs, and stay current with meteorological technology.