Weather Forecaster/Observer-Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Role and Responsibilities

Performs Meteorological Weather Watch, taking, evaluating, recording, encoding, and disseminating surface weather observations
Operates the Pilot to Metro Service
Monitors radar and satellite imagery
Receives and disseminates PIREPs
Issues weather warnings, watches, and advisories
Provides DD-175-1, canned route, and over-the-counter briefings
Writes and disseminates Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a DoD CAC
• Have current US Passport
• Must have 2 years of aviation forecast experience with a DoD or other government agency that included flight weather briefings and unmanned systems familiarity within the past 10 years
• Must have prior observation certification with the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration, or National Weather Service, including two years of experience in observing, taking, recording, and disseminating surface weather observations using Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) code
• Must have prior forecaster certification with the Department of Defense (DoD) or National Weather Service, including two years of experience in aviation forecasting
• Must have completed a DoD formal training program for weather observing AND forecasting or equivalent National Weather Service program
• Must provide proof of completion
• Demonstrate sufficient ability to operate all meteorological and communications equipment required for certification
• Speak, read, and understand English, and communicate well

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Navy’s Flight Weather Briefer 2.0 program
• Persons currently holding an active Navy CAC or having an active security clearance within the past 2-years
• Experience operating the Automated Service Operating System (ASOS)

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The selected candidate may work solo in an office type atmosphere
• Meals are taken in conjunction with the shift and candidates will have access to a refrigerator, microwave, and limited vending machines
• The workload will vary and may be stressful at times when bad weather is present
• Due to the nature of the position, the candidate can expect to be exposed to the weather elements on a regular basis and may be required to climb stairs
• May be required to work nights, weekends and occasional holidays

Additional Notes

• RedTown Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.