Officer - MET

Job Summary:

Proficient in the following areas:

• Current weather observations e.g Metars/ Speci, MET reports etc).
• Forecasts e.g Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), Area
• Forecast, Route Forecast, Take-off, and Landing trend forecast.
• Aerodrome warnings, Wind shear warnings, SIGMET.
• Must be very familiar with various Meteorological websites for gathering weather related information
• Advising operating pilots when they need MET inputs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the ACARS communication for flight movements with respect to chocks
• Maintain continuous watch of meteorological conditions which can affect Flight Operations.
• Maintain a watch on pre-eruptive volcanic activity, volcanic eruption, and volcanic ash cloud along with information from the respective Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC).
• Preparation and/or obtaining forecasts of meteorological conditions in our operating areas at prescribed intervals
• Provision of briefing, consultation, and flight documentation to Flight crew members, Flight Dispatchers and Operations Control.
• Obtaining hourly/ half hourly current weather observations and special reports, especially during Bad weather conditions.
• RVR observations.
• Meteorological information for VOLMET broadcasts,
• ATIS broadcasts
• Radar and Satellite Observations.
• METARs /SPECIs of other stations as appropriate.
• Low level wind shear, temperature inversions and Icing conditions

Required Skills & Experience:

• Well-versed in MET related computer systems, best practices.
• Knowledge in MS Office.
• Proficient in English both spoken and written is mandatory
• Possess Analytical skills.
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills.

Good to have:

Aviation experience will be an advantage.

Educational Qualification:

• Graduates/Postgraduate in Meteorological sciences.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of atmospheric science and weather forecasting.
• Possess sound knowledge of using Analytical tools and computerized methods for Meteorology requirements.

Location: Mumbai Corporate Office