USING SCIENCE TO STAY AHEAD OF THE WEATHER

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.

Analyze weather conditions, prepare forecasts, issue weather warnings and brief weather information to pilots
Observe, record and transmit space environment observations
Read and interpret weather satellite imagery, climatology reports, computerized weather prediction models and Doppler weather radar imagery
Understand war fighter tactics and its relationship to weather conditions

Career tasks

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

General; Electronics
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of the weather initial skills course
- Ability to speak distinctly Visual acuity correctible to 20/20
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.