ATC Weather Forecaster

The Weather Forecaster is responsible for observing, recording and disseminating weather observations and performs tasks necessary to develop, issue and update weather forecasts, warnings, advisories, and watches.

• Performs observational duties including subjective evaluation of weather elements and objective determination of meteorological elements using precision measuring equipment.
• Make surface observations periodically and as required, including special and location specific observations.
• Evaluates and tailors centrally based forecasts to local mission requirements, developing mission execution forecasts tailored to local mission requirements.
• Provides input to Air Force weather centers for the development and issuance of forecasts, weather warnings, weather watches, and weather advisories.
• Input requires analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of existing conditions.
• Give analysis, interpretations, and evaluations of existing conditions.
• Develop and issue flight weather briefings through observation, from flight takeoff to completion.
• Oversee records and disseminates surface observations by National Weather Service/Federal Aviation Administration approved systems.
• Complete forms in accordance with Federal Meteorological Handbooks and instructions provided by the National Weather Services.
• Perform prescribed quality control checks, notify personnel of problem areas.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

The Weather Forecaster is responsible for observing, recording and disseminating weather observations and performs tasks necessary to develop, issue and update weather forecasts, warnings, advisories, and watches.

• Performs observational duties including subjective evaluation of weather elements and objective determination of meteorological elements using precision measuring equipment.
• Make surface observations periodically and as required, including special and location specific observations.
• Evaluates and tailors centrally based forecasts to local mission requirements, developing mission execution forecasts tailored to local mission requirements.
• Provides input to Air Force weather centers for the development and issuance of forecasts, weather warnings, weather watches, and weather advisories.
• Input requires analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of existing conditions.
• Give analysis, interpretations, and evaluations of existing conditions.
• Develop and issue flight weather briefings through observation, from flight takeoff to completion.
• Oversee records and disseminates surface observations by National Weather Service/Federal Aviation Administration approved systems.
• Complete forms in accordance with Federal Meteorological Handbooks and instructions provided by the National Weather Services.
• Perform prescribed quality control checks, notify personnel of problem areas.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• Performs observational duties including subjective evaluation of weather elements and objective determination of meteorological elements using precision measuring equipment.
• Make surface observations periodically and as required, including special and location specific observations.
• Evaluates and tailors centrally based forecasts to local mission requirements, developing mission execution forecasts tailored to local mission requirements.
• Provides input to Air Force weather centers for the development and issuance of forecasts, weather warnings, weather watches, and weather advisories.
• Input requires analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of existing conditions.
• Give analysis, interpretations, and evaluations of existing conditions.
• Develop and issue flight weather briefings through observation, from flight takeoff to completion.
• Oversee records and disseminates surface observations by National Weather Service/Federal Aviation Administration approved systems.
• Complete forms in accordance with Federal Meteorological Handbooks and instructions provided by the National Weather Services.
• Perform prescribed quality control checks, notify personnel of problem areas.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Military or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Weather Forecasting formal school.
• Minimum of 4 (four) years Weather Observing to include at least two (2) years Forecasting…