Chief Meteorologist
Core
Founding leader of a new 24/7 ICAO Annex 3-compliant aviation weather centre in the Caribbean, responsible for building the team, defining standards, and delivering critical weather products for oceanic flight regions.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Meteorologist (Aviation)
Builds
Aviation weather products (SIGMETs, AIRMETs, TAFs, METARs) for oceanic flight information regions
Domain
Aviation meteorology / Tropical maritime environment
Required skills
Aviation forecasting, Tropical storm/hurricane forecasting, Team leadership, ICAO Annex 3 standards, Quality control of weather products, Shift management, Numerical weather prediction models
Preferred skills
Caribbean operational experience, Meteorological watch office accreditation experience, Modern forecasting techniques
Technologies
Numerical weather prediction models
Responsibilities
Recruit and build the forecasting team from the ground up; Establish operational standards and SOPs aligned with ICAO Annex 3; Author and approve critical weather products (SIGMETs, TAFs, etc.); Lead daily operational briefings with civil aviation authorities and airlines; Manage 24/7 shift operations and team development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate