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Aviation Meteorologist job at The Weather Company in Arlington Heights IL

Description, duties, responsibilities

About The Weather Company:

The Weather Company is the worlds leading weather provider helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI The Weather Companys high-volume weather data insights advertising and media solutions across the open web help people businesses and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable privacy-forward way. The worlds most accurate forecaster globally the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel (weather.com) and Weather Underground (wunderground.com).

Job brief:

The Weather Company (TWC) is seeking a Senior Aviation Meteorologist to join our aviation forecasting section in Arlington Heights IL. As a Senior Aviation Meteorologist you will provide advanced forecasting expertise for TWCs decision support products and services to airline operations control centers and airline airport personnel. This position requires an understanding of airline operations and the air traffic control environment. You will be delivering timely products with the accuracy and quality required to meet and exceed customer expectations. Additionally you will convey complex concepts and risk assessments to a diverse set of operational users within the airline environment.

The impact youll make:

• Provide advanced level aviation forecasts mainly for terminal weather conditions but also for the arrival/departure airspace covering the 0-72-hour domain.
• Evaluate data and then issue written graphical and oral aviation forecasts and alerts for use by both dispatchers and pilots.
• Produce Flight Planning Guidance (FPG) charts and Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMETs) for en route weather hazards for the 0-24 hours.
• Develop knowledge of airspace and air traffic control programs affecting airline operations.
• Actively collaborate with other meteorologists on Global weather issues particularly in the 0-48 hour time frame. Specific focus on forecast trends through 24 hours.
• Generate short-fused narratives forecast discussions and weather alerts for disruptive weather events within the 0-24-hour forecast domain as weather conditions dictate.
• Generate system-wide risk forecasts for potential impacts to customer assets involving significant weather events including severe thunderstorms snow and ice and wind/tropical systems.
• Deliver operational forecast content consistently and accurately within rigid time constraints.

• At least 2 years of operational aviation weather forecasting with civil/commercial experience or military experience accepted with demonstrated achievements and progressive responsibilities
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact in an operational team environment
• Advanced proficiency in forecast process within an operational forecasting environment
• Exceptional organizational data analysis data collation and process management skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in effectively multitasking and adjusting priorities based on changing weather conditions in a fast-paced operational environment
• Bachelors degree in Meteorology Atmospheric Science or related science from an accredited college or university or a combination of training and experience that has led to qualification as an aviation forecaster by the NWS or a U.S. or NATO military authority.

• 3 or more years of previous experience in aviation traffic management operational flight planning and/or operational decision support.

• Progressive family plan benefits
• Benefits effective day 1 of employment include a competitive 401K match with no vesting requirement national health dental and vision plans
• Variety of medical insurance options including a $0 cost premium employee coverage
• An opportunity to work for a global and industry-leading technology company
• Impactful work in a collaborative environment

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