Arctic Aviation Weather Observer

NANA Management Services; Alaska; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NANA Management Services seeks an ATAC Weather Observer to ensure safe operations and weather-related aviation safety at the Kuparuk oil field in Alaska. You will communicate weather conditions, brief pilots, and coordinate runway readiness for Q400 flights in a remote Arctic environment.

The role requires FAA Weather Observer certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year ATAC Weather Observer experience.
• FAA Weather Observer certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record for past 3 years.
• Proficient MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide current local aviation weather updates to aircraft near Kuparuk Airport.
• Provide current aviation weather briefings to pilots operating into and out of Kuparuk Airport.
• Ensure the Kuparuk Runway and Q400 ground operations are prepared for scheduled flights and safe runway conditions.
• Provide arrival and departure passenger and baggage information to the Kuparuk Security Ground Support Operations or other agencies.
• Monitor the tundra around the runway to prevent animal incursions.
• Conduct required hourly Aviation Weather Observations (METARs) and Special Weather Observations as required by FAA JO 7900.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Coordinate with Marshall and ground crew to facilitate aircraft parking and safe vehicle movement on the apron.

Skills

Weather observation

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

FAA Weather Observer certification

Job description

NANA Management Services seeks an ATAC Weather Observer to ensure safe operations and weather-related aviation safety at the Kuparuk oil field in Alaska. You will communicate weather conditions, brief pilots, and coordinate runway readiness for Q400 flights in a remote Arctic environment.

The role requires FAA Weather Observer certification, a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of related experience.