Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
No theoretical knowledge mapped.
Practical Skills
use specialised computer models for weather forecastingprovide reports on routine meteorological observationstrain employeesreview meteorological forecast datacollect weather-related datawork in an aviation teamplan procurement of meteorological equipmentforecast meteorological conditionsanalyse weather forecastprepare forecasts for take-off and landingprovide quality assurance for meteorological services+H40carry out meteorological researchcoach employeesmonitor performance of meteorological equipmentuse aeronautical mobile service communicationsadapt to changing situationsuse meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditionsadvise aircraft in hazardous conditionsdevelop models for weather forecastperform data analysisuse different communication channelstolerate stressfollow airport safety procedurespresent reports