Aviation meteorologists forecast meteorological conditions in airports. They give day-to-day, hour-to-hour measurements, assessment, forecasts, alerts, and meteorological advice to pilots, airport operators, and airlines.
They must ascertain present and predicted meteorological conditions at all altitudes, including wind direction and speed, cloud cover, and precipitation. Aviation weather reports differ from other types of weather reports in that they include how conditions may affect a flight. If strong turbulence is expected at one level, the pilot must know what altitude he may fly to escape the turbulence ahead of time. Aviation meteorologists generate their reports using weather radar, computers, weather station data, and other instruments.
An analytical mind and the capacity to operate under pressure are required for an aviation meteorologist. They should be conversant with aircraft and have past meteorological experience.
Aviation meteorologist tasks:
- Collect weather data through surface, upper level, and other measures.
- Investigate and understand pertinent facts.
- Measure factors such as air pressure, temperature, and humidity at various atmospheric levels.
- Make weather forecasts and maps.
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