During the winter period the weather can vary between clear skies and sunshine to thunderstorms and a much busier office. “The RAF base here in Akrotiri, Cyprus, is active 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
The role may be based at our Headquarters in Exeter or at any of our defence/civil sites across the UK or even the world! We currently have two Operational Meteorologist Technicians based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
“Even though I have a Master's in Meteorology, through the on the job training and working on the aviation bench, I have gained so much more knowledge about particular nuances around the weather and things to look out for which I'm sure will come in very handy not only during the OMFC, but also after that” – Josephine. Once this is complete you will then move to your location where you will complete on-the-job training for around 4-8 weeks until you are ready to work solo. There will be a mixture of practical group work and individual learning.
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The training consists of 4 weeks in our college, based in Exeter, where you will learn how to observe the weather, along with an introduction to the basic theory behind weather forecasting. Whatever the role though, no two days will be the same! Throughout the role, the CPD time will allow you to focus on your individual development goals, ensuring that you have the skills to move onto the Operational Meteorologist Foundation Course (OMFC) in the future.
The role responsibilities will vary hugely and will range from taking regular weather observations through to producing media scripts or planning forecasts, depending on your location. This role puts you at the forefront of weather and climate, contributing operationally by supporting Operational Meteorologists as well as providing you with time for continuous professional cevelopment (CPD).
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