Aviation Weather Forecaster & Flight Ops Liaison

Flexjet; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet Aviation Meteorologist role involves providing accurate weather forecasts and traffic management guidance to support safe and efficient flight operations across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include analyzing meteorological data from diverse sources, delivering timely weather updates, and coordinating with Flight Planning and Operations to mitigate weather-related risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science
• FAA dispatch/license or pilot ratings
• Expert aviation meteorology knowledge
• Proficiency with weather models, radar, satellite imagery
• Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work under high pressure and deadlines
• Knowledge of aviation regulations
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of meteorological data from satellites, radar, models and observations to produce aviation forecasts and briefings.
• Deliver weather updates and guidance to internal stakeholders before and during flights, including turbulence, icing and other hazards.
• Monitor current weather conditions and provide timely updates to operations staff.
• Monitor the national airspace system status and communicate details as necessary.
• Evaluate weather risks and traffic management challenges for flight planning and scheduling to operations.
• Collaborate with Flight Planning to provide real-time weather and ATC reroute information for safe routing.
• Communicate complex meteorological information clearly to managers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with NBAA's Air Traffic Services and external vendors.
• Stay current with advances in meteorological tech, traffic management programs, and industry best practices

Skills

Aviation meteorology

Weather forecasting

Effective communication

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

FAA Aircraft Dispatcher License

FAA Commercial Pilot rating

Instrument Pilot rating

Airline Transport Pilot rating

Tools

Weather models

Radar imagery

Satellite imagery

Meteorological software

Job description

Flexjet Aviation Meteorologist role involves providing accurate weather forecasts and traffic management guidance to support safe and efficient flight operations across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include analyzing meteorological data from diverse sources, delivering timely weather updates, and coordinating with Flight Planning and Operations to mitigate weather-related risks.