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WSI Corporation - Meteorologist - Aviation Forecasting Services

Weather Observer 2009-2010

Raytheon Polar Services - Experience Antarctica

Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment?  How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work in Antarctica?  Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program.  We are currently looking for a Weather Observer to deploy deep field camps on a contract basis beginning in October of 2009. Please visit www.rayjobs.com and apply to TSC113599.

The contracts runs from Approximately October 2009 through February 2010. We are looking for Primary and Alternate employees to fill all contract positions.  The Primary is first in line for the position. The Alternate is next in line to deploy should the Primary be unable to meet deployment requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:  Responsible for maintaining the camp meteorological equipment and systems in an operational and calibrated status. Conducts meteorological observations and reports them to Weather office, aircraft, and others as required.  Also performs general labor duties as required. 

Weather observation is primary responsibility. Intensive weather reporting occurs on days when there are flights. Observation, recording, and reporting of surface weather conditions begins six hours before aircraft depart McMurdo station. Hourly observations are reported to MacWeather forecaster.  May require irregular sleep patterns if plane is scheduled to depart early morning or late at night. On non-flight days, weather is reported three times a day.  Observes, records and reports wind direction, wind speed, cloud height, cloud cover, surface visibility, and other weather conditions and phenomena following Federal Meteorological Handbook standards. Sets up and maintains portable weather station and ceilometer. Operates and maintains backup sensors.

When not reporting weather, works as support labor for general camp and science support activities. Required to work outside on various jobs in extreme cold weather conditions. Duties may include the following: 

Cargo Responsibilities:

·         Loading/unloading aircraft. Communicates with load masters and aircraft personnel.

·         Prepares cargo for movement. May include packaging, labeling, weighing, and palletizing cargo. Communicates weights and sizes of cargo with Fixed Wing Supervisor.

·         Assists with waste retrograde and hazardous cargo identification - labeling and handling prior to shipping back to McMurdo Station via fixed wing aircraft. May separate and dispose of   materials. Tracks and manifests hazardous waste.  Responsible for packaging and documenting hazardous cargo.

·         Prepare and stage equipment and maintains storage berms.

Fuels Responsibilities (where no dedicated fuels position exists):

·         Performs fuel tests on aviation fuel.

·         Performs fuel transfers, via pipe, hose and tanks.  May refuel aircraft, buildings, and vehicles with hand or electric pump.

·         Performs preventive maintenance tasks as directed.

·         Tracks and reports quantities of fuel delivered to field and amounts given to aircraft.

Mechanical Responsibilities:

·         Assists with tracking maintenance and repair needs of all equipment in camp

·         Assists with operating small mechanical equipment, including chainsaws, drills, welderators, etc. as appropriate

·         Provides mechanical assistance in the repair of vehicles and other equipment.

·         Operates light equipment vehicles, such as snow mobiles, and tracked vehicles.  May groom around camp and runway.

·         Assist in the installation and maintenance of the skiway as needed.

Science Support/Customer Service:

·         Assists grantees with support requests and needs, as appropriate

Other Duties:

·         Performs functions with manual equipment such as shovels, picks, and similar implements.

·         Assist with cooking, track food use, plan re-supply, and assist with all galley tasks and dish washing, as needed.

Required Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Valid Driver’s License is required.  One year of experience in weather observation is required. An additional three years of combined experience in any of the following: weather reporting, equipment operation, cargo movement, fuel operations, mechanical equipment proficiency, logistic support, or other related experience is required. Demonstrated ability to observe, record and report wind direction, wind speed, cloud height, cloud cover, surface visibility, and other weather conditions is required. Demonstrated ability to work in remote and isolated environments is required.  Computer competency is required.  Federal Meteorological Handbook experience is preferred.

Special Conditions:  Must successfully complete the 5 day Observer training class prior to deployment to Antarctica.

To apply please visit www.rayjobs.com and search for TSC113599. Contact megan.mcdonald.contractor@usap.gov for more information.

Additional Polar Information: 

Contract compensation includes reimbursement of expenses to physically qualify, weekly salary, travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance based bonus upon successful completion of your contract.   Check out our website at www.rpsc.raytheon.com.  All applicants must be able to provide proof of  U.S. or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency once employment is offered and pass strict physical, dental, and psychological (for winter-over positions) examinations in order to qualify for deployment.  Offers of employment are also contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.   Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.  All employees must also comply with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure.

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Satellite Services Incorporated (SSI)

METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

SSI is seeking qualified applicants for a dual qualified weather forecaster/observer position at Homestead Air Reserve Base Florida (20 miles South of Miami).  The Weather Station operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

This position requires the ability to observe and forecast atmospheric weather conditions, brief aircrews and command staff, issue advisories/warnings, monitor and interpret RADAR/METSAT, and augment an FMQ-19 to disseminate weather observations.

The ideal candidate for this position would be a prior enlisted military veteran from the weather career field.  Have successfully completed a DOD approved Observer and Forecaster course.  Have a minimum of two years of practical work experience supporting military aircraft/operations.  Have or be able to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.  Be able to relocate to Homestead Florida within 30 days of selection, and be able to work a rotating shift schedule.

The following specific requirements must be met:

            . Minimum of 2-years of aviation forecasting experience.

            . Minimum of 2-years of aviation observing experience.

. Minimum of 1 year experience using a weather processing or dissemination system such as : The Air Force N-TFS, Navy’s MIDDS, or National Weather Service AWIPS.

. Minimum of 1 year experience in the operation and interpretation on NEXRAD/OPUP.

            . All experience may be concurrent, and must be current (within the last 5 years).

In addition to base pay, Night/ Sunday differential, holiday pay, and overtime are also included.

Qualified applicants please send resumes to Michael.brand@homestead.af.mil