Chief Meteorologist – Global Marine Operations

Royal Caribbean Group; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to lead weather forecasting and analysis across the fleet. You would partner with ships, corporate executives, guests, and media to minimize weather-related risks and maximize safety and comfort for crews and guests.

The role oversees weather training, liaison with weather services and academic institutions, and strategic guidance on fuel efficiency and fleet operations, with a focus on global deployment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related science is required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum 15 years forecasting experience.
• Experience with oceanography is preferred.
• Marine forecasting background is desirable.
• Experience with media and public speaking is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis on timing, severity, and location of dangerous weather systems affecting itineraries.
• Notify teams about potentially dangerous weather using established methods.
• Serve as subject matter expert spokesman for weather situations in public and media.
• Evaluate weather-related systems and planning tools for fleet operations and Newbuilds.
• Collaborate with academic institutions for data and innovations.
• Provide long-term global deployment expertise on weather patterns.
• Develop and maintain weather training programs for shipboard teams.
• Support the Energy Performance Team with weather-related fuel-saving opportunities.
• Provide weather guidance to the fleet as needed.
• Identify meteorological training programs for nautical officers.
• Manage fleet weather support services.

Skills

Forecasting expertise

Public speaking

Strategic leadership

Weather modeling

Oceanography knowledge

Multiplatform communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Tools

GFS Model

HRRR Model

MS Office

Job description

Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to lead weather forecasting and analysis across the fleet. You would partner with ships, corporate executives, guests, and media to minimize weather-related risks and maximize safety and comfort for crews and guests.

The role oversees weather training, liaison with weather services and academic institutions, and strategic guidance on fuel efficiency and fleet operations, with a focus on global deployment and