aviation meteorologist

Aviation meteorologists forecast weather conditions in airports. They provide day-to-day, hour-to-hour observations, analysis, forecasts, warnings, and advice to pilots, airport operators and airlines in meteorological matters. They report weather conditions expected at airports, current conditions, and en route forecasts.

Alternative Labels

meteorological aviation inspector

meteorologist

air navigation meteorologist

specialist in aviation meteorology

airline meteorologist

air meteorologist

aviation meteorological specialist

meteorological technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

use aeronautical mobile service communications train employees provide quality assurance for meteorological services+H40 analyse weather forecast develop models for weather forecast collect weather-related data use different communication channels work in an aviation team advise aircraft in hazardous conditions coach employees review meteorological forecast data perform data analysis continuously monitor weather conditions adapt to changing situations forecast meteorological conditions use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions use specialised computer models for weather forecasting carry out meteorological research prepare forecasts for take-off and landing plan procurement of meteorological equipment provide reports on routine meteorological observations monitor performance of meteorological equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

follow airport safety procedures present reports tolerate stress

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2960c96e-7228-4327-b0a1-85fc13691844

Status

released

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