Weather Technician – 24/7 Upper/Surface Observations

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Weather Observer at VSFB to perform upper air and surface observations, report to the Weather Systems Manager, and support airfield operations. The role requires certification or prior DoD/FAA/NWS METAR experience and strict adherence to AFMAN guidelines.

Shifts cover typical hours Mon–Fri 0730–1700 with after-hours/weekend support as needed; 24/7 NAOC-related observation duties when required; a clean DoD clearance, vision, and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with METAR code through DoD/FAA/NWS or equivalent.
• Maintain observer qualification-training per AFMAN 15-111/15-124 and related instructions.
• Must obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
• Vision: 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 with glasses/contacts.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Report to Weather Systems Manager.
• Support completion of upper air observations using computer data; certified observer needed for ~3 hours.
• Operate VSFB Weather Observatory during airfield hours (Mon–Fri 0730–1700) with after-hours/weekend support as needed.
• Perform daily upper air balloon observations at 0000 and 1200 UTC.
• Perform weather observations at VSFB Weather Stations 24/7 in support of NAOC.
• Support launch operations including scrubs; adhere to shift/rest constraints (max 60 hrs/week; max 14 consecutive days).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Upper air observations

METAR code usage

DoD/FAA/NWS experience

DoD security clearance eligibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surface Observation certification

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Weather Observer at VSFB to perform upper air and surface observations, report to the Weather Systems Manager, and support airfield operations. The role requires certification or prior DoD/FAA/NWS METAR experience and strict adherence to AFMAN guidelines.

Shifts cover typical hours Mon–Fri 0730–1700 with after-hours/weekend support as needed; 24/7 NAOC-related observation duties when required; a clean DoD clearance, vision, and a valid driver’s license are essential.