Aviation Weather Specialist - Flight Safety Forecasts

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks an Aviation Meteorologist to join our client’s aviation services team. You will analyze meteorological data, generate aviation forecasts, and provide briefings to flight crews and operations to support safe, efficient flight operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science, 5+ years in aviation meteorology, and strong skills in meteorological software and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in aviation meteorology or similar.
• Proficient with meteorological software, GIS, and NWP models.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Willing to work shifts including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Analyze meteorological data from satellites, radar, and surface observations.
• Forecast aviation-specific weather, including TAFs and SIGMETs.
• Monitor patterns and issue warnings for hazards.
• Provide briefings to flight crews prior to operations.
• Advise on weather impact on routes and schedules.
• Collaborate with ATC and airport authorities on weather issues.
• Utilize advanced software and numerical models.
• Contribute to development and improvement of forecasting techniques and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Presentation skills

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Meteorological software

GIS

Numerical weather prediction models

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, South Africa, seeks an Aviation Meteorologist to join our client’s aviation services team. You will analyze meteorological data, generate aviation forecasts, and provide briefings to flight crews and operations to support safe, efficient flight operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science, 5+ years in aviation meteorology, and strong skills in meteorological software and GIS.