Meteorologist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Position SummaryEven with all of our technology and advanced aircraft, mission success often depends on the weather. As a weather officer in the Air National Guard, you’ll decide where you serve and receive the expert training to become a master at analyzing weather conditions. You’ll prepare forecasts, issue weather warnings and provide weather data to pilots and planners. You’ll also operate a weather radar console and high-frequency pilot-to-metro radio while analyzing weather data for information on cloud formations, visibility, winds, atmospheric pressure and other weather parameters that our aircrews must be aware of to successfully complete the mission.
Primary ResponsibilitiesLead weather units and elements.Conduct and direct meteorically space weather and geophysical research efforts.Provide technical meteorological service.Support Air Force, Army, Special Ops and joint missions.
BenefitsUp to 30 days of vacation with pay each yearExcellent healthcare coverage for you and your familyFood and housing assistanceFlexibility in location and schedulingA generous retirement programPrestigious leadership, training and continuing education opportunitiesFree or low-cost world travel opportunitiesExcellent starting salary
QualificationsTo be considered you must meet the following requirements:Have an undergraduate academic specialization in meteorology, atmospheric science or a related field with a successful completion of the Basic MeteorologyProgram. Atmospheric science degree programs must meet the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) basic instruction package for meteorologists.Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)Must be between the ages of 18 and 39
Once you’ve finished applying, a recruiter will contact you regarding the next steps.
About the Air National GuardThe Air National Guard is a unique military branch that offers careers and opportunities you won’t find in any other organization on the planet. Plus you get to serve in a way that fits your lifestyle. That means serving close to home in a role that best suits you, all while building strength in the communities you serve, both locally and globally.
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