METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN
Air Education and Training Command
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METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN-Title 5
Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Wisconsin
Salary
$61,111 - $79,443
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 28, 2026
GS-13 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves forecasting weather conditions for military flights, analyzing data to predict impacts on takeoffs, routes, and landings worldwide, and using specialized systems to observe and report weather accurately.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in meteorology who enjoys working in a fast-paced military environment and can handle complex problem-solving under pressure.
The role supports Air National Guard operations, focusing on safety and mission success through precise weather insights.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 level in meteorological forecasting and analysis
- Proficiency in applying meteorological models, principles, and forecasting techniques
- Expertise in analyzing climatic regimes, geography, terrain, and weather systems for global forecasts
- Experience advising on weather impacts for aircrews, including takeoff, enroute, and destination conditions
- Skill in observing, encoding, recording, and disseminating weather data using Air Force systems
- Ability to integrate data sources and produce meteorological briefs and automated products
- Willingness to participate in national certification processes and provide instruction on meteorological tools
Full Job Description
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN-Title 5, Position Description Number 9G399 and is part of the WI CRTC, Wisconsin Air National Guard.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:(l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-1341-09 level, you must have 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training in applying principles and procedures of various meteorological models and forecasting techniques.
Expert in analysis of climatic regimes, geography, terrain features, weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and indigenous surface and upper-air reports to produce mission-critical forecasts.
Experienced in advising aircrews on weather impacts for takeoff, enroute operations, and destination conditions within the Area of Responsibility.
Candidate must be proficient in identifying, evaluating, and integrating high-quality data sources to produce meteorological briefs utilizing communications channels and meteorological equipment, ensuring seamless delivery of automated bulletins and live, interactive weather products.
Experience executing advanced meteorological analyses to solve forecasting challenges, interpret and adapt standard guidelines to develop mission-specific procedures for special flight operations and base weather stations.
Candidate must be willing to participate and innovate in guiding a national level certification process providing instruction on meteorological tools and techniques.
Experience observing, encoding, recording, disseminating, and evaluating weather observations such as using Air Force Meteorological systems such as Bifrost and AFWEBS. Major Duties:
Analyzes climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and indigenous surface and upper air reports to forecast weather conditions for takeoff, enroute, and destinations, and air refueling tracks for locations worldwide.
Discusses the location, intensity, movement and development potential of weather features. Solves a variety of meteorological problems with other production personnel.
Modifies forecasts developed by other activities to provide information on exact conditions expected to be encountered by the aircraft for projected timeframe for the area of operation.
Observes weather phenomena, encodes and records the observation following established Air Force instructions and guides using computer-based systems in the weather station.
*** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***
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