Meteorologist

Job description

The Weather Company, an IBM Business is seeking a Meteorologist in Andover, Massachusetts. As an Aviation Meteorologist, you will provide advanced forecasting expertise for decision support products and services to airline operations and pilots. This position requires an understanding of airlines operations and air traffic control environment, along with delivering timely products with the accuracy and quality to meet customers' expectations. Additionally, the person must have excellent communications skills in order for them to convey complex concepts and risk assessments to a diverse set of operational users within the airline environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Deliver operational forecast content consistently and accurately within rigid time constraint.

• Evaluate data and then issue written, graphical and oral aviation forecasts and alerts including hazardous weather advisories request.

• Produce forecasts and advisories for enroute weather hazards for 0-24 hours.

• Provide written briefs for terminal and weather conditions for use by both dispatchers and pilots.

• Develop knowledge of airspace, air traffic control programs affecting the airline's Hub and Focus City domains.

• Actively collaborate with other meteorologists on Global weather issues particularly in the 0-48 hour time frame. Specific focus on forecast trends through 24 hours.

• Generate short-fused narratives, forecast discussions and weather alerts for disruptive weather events within the 0-24 hour forecast domain as weather conditions dictate.

Auto req ID

297180BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Meteorologist
State / Province

MASSACHUSETTS
Primary job category

Data Science
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

Cognitive Apps
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

ANDOVER
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related science from an
accredited college or university, or, a combination of training and experience that has
led to qualification as an aviation forecaster by the NWS or a U.S. or NATO military
authority.
• At least 1 year of operational weather forecasting with civilian/commercial or military
experience, with understanding in aviation industry weather impacts
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact in an operational team environment
• Advanced proficiency in forecast process within an operational forecasting environment
• Exceptional organizational, data analysis, data collation and process management skills
• Demonstrated proficiency to effectively adjust priorities based on changing weather
conditions in a fast-paced operational environment

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Master's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• 2 years of previous experience within aviation traffic management, operational flight
planning, and/or operational decision support.

Secondary Job Category

Other Data Science
Eligibility Requirements

None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
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