Description
Countless factors can contribute to the outcome of a mission, including something as seemingly simple as the weather. It’s the job of Weather specialists to keep a constant watch over the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew. These experts utilize the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned.
Core Skills
- meteorological data collection and analysis
- use of numerical models and forecasting tools
- data visualization and interpretation
- radar and satellite product analysis
- briefing and communication to non-technical audiences
- risk assessment and decision support
- climatology and trend analysis
- operations in command and control environments
- technical writing and report generation
- attention to detail and data quality control
- shift work in 24/7 operations centers
- collaboration with pilots and mission planners
- use of databases and data retrieval systems
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
- Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) – American Meteorological Society
- GIS Professional (GISP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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