Weather Forecaster

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Responsible for air traffic and warning radar systems, and fixed and deployable navigational aids, weather equipment and radios, Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems specialists ensure that the equipment utilized by air traffic controllers and pilots is in perfect working order. These specialists install and maintain everything from air traffic control and weather equipment to ground control and navigational aids to ensure aircraft can be safely guided through takeoff and landing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve problems to the appropriate systems
• Direct maintenance inspection teams
• Install, maintain, and repair fixed and mobile radar, navigational aids, weather systems and radios
• Establish work standards, methods and safety guidelines
• Up to 30 days of vacation with pay each year
• Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Food and housing allowance
• A generous retirement program from day one of your service
• World class job/technical training that will make you competitive in any field
• Financial benefits to help you pay for college/higher education

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
• Knowledge of electronic principles and digital techniques
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Freedom from fear of heights
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

About the Air National Guard

The Air National Guard is a unique military branch that offer you great careers while giving you the flexibility to work full time or part time. This means you can have a full time civilian career while serving as a military member in your community. By choosing to join the Air National Guard, you will be trained by the best technical experts in your field and will receive valuable leadership skills that will propel your future to new heights.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Other

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing