WEATHER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES OFFICER

Officer Weather And Environmental Sciences OfficerWeather can be our greatest ally or strongest adversary. That's why accurate weather forecasting plays such an integral part in the success and safety of our missions. Air Force Weather and Environmental Sciences Officers perform, manage and direct weather operations that have a direct effect on the activities of U.S. military forces. These duties primarily involve integrating current and forecasted atmospheric and space weather conditions into operations and planning. Weather and Environmental Sciences Officers also develop, direct and coordinate meteorological weather studies and research.What you'll doLead weather units and elementsConduct and direct meteorological, space weather and geophysical research effortsProvide technical meteorological serviceLead weather units and elements in support of Air Force, Army, Special Ops and joint missionsTraining & EducationOfficer Training School8.5 weeksMilitary Training LocationMaxwell AFB, ALKey Things To Consider RequirementsUndergraduate academic specialization in meteorology, atmospheric science or a related field with a successful completion of the Basic Meteorology Program. Atmospheric science degree programs must meet the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) basic instruction package for meteorologists.Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday