Meteorologist

Air National Guard Recruiting

North Carolina

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation with pay

Excellent healthcare coverage

Food and housing assistance

Flexibility in location and scheduling

Leadership and training opportunities

Free or low-cost world travel

Starting salary

Job summary

A military organization is seeking a Meteorologist to provide weather data critical for mission success. The role involves leading weather units, conducting research, and supporting military operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in meteorology and be between 18-39 years old. This position comes with excellent healthcare, vacation, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in meteorology or atmospheric science.
Successfully completed the Basic Meteorology Program.
Current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed.
Completion of Officer Training School (OTS) or equivalent.
Age between 18 and 39.

Responsibilities

Lead weather units and elements.
Conduct meteorological and geophysical research.
Provide technical meteorological service.
Support military missions.
Operate a weather radar console and HF radio while analyzing weather data.

Skills

Meteorology knowledge

Weather forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

WMO basic instruction package credential

Job description

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Even with all of our technology and advanced aircraft, mission success often depends on the weather. As a weather officer in the Air National Guard, you’ll decide where you serve and receive the expert training to become a master at analyzing weather conditions. You’ll prepare forecasts, issue weather warnings and provide weather data to pilots and planners. You’ll also operate a weather radar console and high-frequency pilot-to-metro radio while analyzing weather data for information on cloud formations, visibility, winds, atmospheric pressure and other weather parameters that our aircrews must be aware of to successfully complete the mission.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead weather units and elements.
Conduct and direct meteorically space weather and geophysical research efforts.
Provide technical meteorological service.
Support Air Force, Army, Special Ops and joint missions.
Up to 30 days of vacation with pay each year
Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
Food and housing assistance
Flexibility in location and scheduling
Prestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunities
Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
Excellent starting salary

Qualifications

Have an undergraduate academic specialization in meteorology, atmospheric science or a related field with a successful completion of the Basic Meteorology Program. Atmospheric science degree programs must meet the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) basic instruction package for meteorologists.
Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
Must be between the ages of 18 and 39

Once you’ve finished applying, a recruiter will contact you regarding the next steps.

About the Air National Guard

The Air National Guard is a unique military branch that offers careers and opportunities you won’t find in any other organization on the planet. Plus you get to serve in a way that fits your lifestyle. That means serving close to home in a role that best suits you, all while building strength in the communities you serve, both locally and globally.

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