1W0X1 - WEATHER AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Countless factors can contribute to the outcome of a mission, including something as seemingly simple as the weather. It’s the job of Weather specialists to keep a constant watch over the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of pilots and aircrew. These experts utilize the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze weather conditions, prepare forecasts, issue weather warnings and brief weather information to pilots.
• Observe, record and transmit space environment observations.
• Read and interpret weather satellite imagery, climatology reports, computerized weather prediction models and Doppler weather radar imagery.
• Understand war fighter tactics and its relationship to weather conditions.

Duties

• Analyze weather conditions, prepare forecasts, issue weather warnings and brief weather information to pilots
• Observe, record and transmit space environment observations
• Read and interpret weather satellite imagery, climatology reports, computerized weather prediction models and Doppler weather radar imagery
• Understand war fighter tactics and its relationship to weather conditions

Qualifications

• Completion of the weather initial skills course
• Ability to speak distinctly
• Visual acuity correctable to 20/20
• Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit Check
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 133 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Keesler AFB, MS (335th TRS)
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Weather Operations

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve