Professional Meteorological Observer and Forecaster

3 days ago


Oak Harbor, Washington, United States RedTown Technical Services, LLC Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Professional Meteorological Observer and Forecaster to join our team at RedTown Technical Services, LLC.

About the Company

RedTown Technical Services, LLC is a leading provider of meteorological services, committed to delivering accurate and timely weather forecasts to support critical operations.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary ranging from $39.61 per hour for Forecasters to $33.70 per hour for Observers, plus an additional $5.46 per hour for up to 40 hours of Health & Welfare benefits.

Job Responsibilities
  • Performing meteorological weather watch, including taking, evaluating, recording, encoding, and disseminating surface weather observations.
  • Operating the Pilot to Metro Service and monitoring radar and satellite imagery to issue weather warnings, watches, and advisories.
  • Receiving and disseminating PIREPs, providing DD-175-1, canned route, and over-the-counter briefings.
  • Writing and disseminating Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • A minimum of 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.
  • 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.
  • Prior forecaster certification with the Department of Defense (DoD) or National Weather Service, including two years of experience in aviation forecasting.
  • Visual acuity correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts, and sufficient ability to operate all meteorological and communications equipment required for certification.
  • Ability to speak, read, and understand English, and communicate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with the Navy's Flight Weather Briefer program.
  • Active Navy CAC or having an active security clearance within the past 2 years.
  • Experience operating the Automated Service Operating System (ASOS).
Work Environment

The selected candidate may work solo in an office-type atmosphere, with access to a refrigerator, microwave, and limited vending machines. The workload will vary and may be stressful at times when bad weather is present.

The selected 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.



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