MET Office Forecaster

As a MET Office Forecaster in Steenokkerzeel, you will be part of a specialist team of three meteorologists and you will contribute to the safety and efficiency of air traffic in Belgium. You will combine operational meteorology with providing direct support to various users within the aviation sector.

• Carry out weather observations and produce weather forecasts and warnings for Brussels Airport and Belgian airspace;
• provide specialist meteorological support to air traffic control, recreational aviation (such as balloonists and glider pilots) and general aviation;
• analyse current weather situations and translate complex meteorological data into clear and usable information for operational applications;
• provide telephone briefings to meteorologists at regional airports, balloonists and pilots who require additional information on weather conditions for their planned flight;
• contribute to the safe preparation and execution of aviation activities by providing timely and accurate meteorological information;
• participate in projects within aviation meteorology as your experience and expertise grow, for example relating to forecasting techniques, warning systems and innovative meteorological applications.

The role offers an exciting combination of operational work, responsibility and opportunities for further specialisation within a dynamic, high-tech environment.

What makes you our perfect MET Office Forecaster?

• you hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (Geography, Physics, Mathematics) or have at least two years’ proven work experience as an (Aviation) Meteorologist;
• you have an excellent command of Dutch and/or French and a good command of the other national language (Dutch or French);
• active knowledge (reading, speaking, writing) of English is essential;
• you work efficiently and accurately, both independently and as part of a team, and are proficient in standard IT applications (MS Office, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.);
• you are communicative and customer-focused;
• you have an interest in everything related to meteorology and climate;
• you are willing to work in shifts, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.

Our mission is to ensure the safety and efficiency of air traffic, and also to reduce its ecological footprint in order to make it part of a sustainable future. Today, contributing to the development of aviation means playing an economic and social role on a global scale. Learn more about working at skeyes