Chief Meteorology Officer – Open Application
The Opportunity
We’re exclusively representing a pioneering aviation and climate technology organisation delivering one of the Caribbean’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes. The organisation is establishing a state of the art Next Generation Meteorological Watch Office that will transform aviation safety, severe weather forecasting and airspace operations across one of the world’s busiest flight corridors.
The Role
As Chief Meteorology Officer, you’ll provide both the strategic and operational leadership for a newly established 24/7 Next Generation Meteorological Watch Office, responsible for delivering critical aviation weather intelligence supporting commercial, cargo and private aviation.
You’ll establish the operational framework, build and lead the meteorology team, implement forecasting standards and quality systems, and ensure the delivery of world-class aviation weather services in accordance with international aviation standards.
This is a senior leadership appointment for someone who has successfully led operational aviation forecasting within a National Meteorological Service, Air Navigation Service Provider, Civil Aviation Authority, military weather organisation or equivalent.
Must-Have Requirements
Experience
* 10+ years’ experience in operational aviation meteorology.
* 5+ years leading an operational Meteorological Watch Office, National Meteorological Service, Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), Civil Aviation Authority, military weather organisation or equivalent.
* Proven experience leading forecasting teams supporting live aviation operations.
* Demonstrated experience building, managing or transforming operational meteorological functions.
Technical Expertise
* Strong operational experience with AWIPS II, Tomorrow.io or equivalent aviation forecasting platforms.
* Deep expertise in aviation weather forecasting, tropical meteorology, severe weather operations and operational decision support.
* Strong understanding of Meteorological Watch Office operations and ICAO aviation weather services.
Regulatory Knowledge
* Strong working knowledge of ICAO Annex 3, WMO aviation meteorology standards and regulated aviation forecasting environments.
* Experience implementing operational procedures, quality management systems and forecasting best practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for a newly established 24/7 Meteorological Watch Office.
* Build, mentor and lead a high-performing aviation meteorology team.
* Oversee aviation forecasting operations, quality assurance and operational excellence.
* Lead severe weather monitoring, tropical cyclone forecasting and aviation weather decision support.
* Develop operational procedures, forecasting standards and quality management systems.
* Collaborate with aviation authorities, emergency services and international technology partners to deliver best-in-class aviation weather services.
To apply, please send your CV to angel@varysian.com
