Weather Observer

Integrated Atmospherics LLC

Description:

Hourly Pay: $42.57 + $6.50 Health & Welfare
Schedule: 8+ hours/week Nights, Weekends & Holidays as Needed

Integrated Atmospherics is seeking a skilled and mission-focused Weather Observer to join our team at Los Alamitos, California. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a critical meteorological operation supporting U.S. military and aviation activities.

What You'll Do

• Conduct Meteorological Weather Watch, including taking, evaluating, recording, encoding, and disseminating METAR/SPECI surface weather observations per AFMAN 15-111.
  
• Maintain real-time situational awareness ("eyes forward") for the Operational Weather Squadron (OWS).
  
• Disseminate and issue weather warnings and advisories as required.
  
• Answer Pilot to Metro Circuit calls and relay Pilot Reports (PIREPs).
  
• Collaborate with Air Traffic Control to perform Cooperative Weather Watch.
  
• Perform daily quality control, routine equipment maintenance, operational reporting (OPREP), and maintain station logs and forms.
  
• Support additional administrative and training functions as assigned.
  

Note: Operations may include nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Scheduling is determined by the Site Manager and may vary based on mission requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
  
• At least 2 years of experience as a DoD or FAA certified weather observer.
  
• Proficiency in taking, recording, and disseminating METAR/SPECI observations.
  
• Distant vision of at least 20/30 (Snellen) in at least one eye (corrected if needed).
  
• Adequate training commensurate with the scope of the contract.
  
• Demonstrated ability to operate FMQ-19, JET, and Kestrel systems, and to perform all tasks required by AFMAN 15-111 and AFMAN 15-129V2.
  
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Current or recent CAC ID and/or T1-level background check (within the past 2 years).
  
• Experience with PIREPs, PMSV, and interpreting satellite and radar imagery.
  
• Prior experience with FMQ-19, JET, and Kestrel systems.
  
• Formal weather technical school completion.
  

Why Join Integrated Atmospherics

• Competitive hourly pay + Health & Welfare benefits.
  
• Meaningful work supporting national defense operations.
  
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
  
• Opportunities to leverage and grow your operational weather expertise.
  

Ready to Apply?
If you meet the qualifications and are excited to support real-time weather operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep the skies mission-ready.

Integrated Atmospherics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations

The ADA defines "reasonable accommodation" as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a particular job satisfactorily and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

1. This Organization Participates in E-Verify-
2. "Right to Work" -
3. "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination" Provision -

Requirements:

Compensation details: 42.57-42.57 Hourly Wage

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