ISCO Specialization 2112.1.1 Aviation Meteorologist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Continuously Monitor Weather Conditions
- Carry Out Meteorological Research
- Coach Employees
- Use Meteorological Tools To Forecast Meteorological Conditions
- Continually Survey Meteorological Conditions
- Analyse Weather Forecast
- Review Meteorological Forecast Data
- Adapt To Changing Situations
- Train Employees
- Think Analytically
- Work In An Aviation Team
- Use Specialised Computer Models For Weather Forecasting
- Use Aeronautical Mobile Service Communications
- Provide Quality Assurance For Meteorological Services
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Prepare Forecasts For Take-Off And Landing
- Monitor Performance Of Meteorological Equipment
- Develop Models For Weather Forecast
- Advise Aircraft In Hazardous Conditions
- Perform Data Analysis
- Collect Weather-Related Data
- Provide Reports On Routine Meteorological Observations
- Plan Procurement Of Meteorological Equipment
Optional Skills
- Present Reports
- Follow Airport Safety Procedures
- Tolerate Stress
Alternative Names
- Meteorological Aviation Inspector
- Meteorologist
- Air Navigation Meteorologist
- Specialist In Aviation Meteorology
- Airline Meteorologist
- Air Meteorologist
- Aviation Meteorological Specialist
- Meteorological Technician
