National Center for Meteorology and Seismology – United Arab Emirates
Meteorological Observer
The National Center for Meteorology and Seismology of the United Arab Emirates is looking for qualified
applicants to fill several Meteorological Observer positions within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The position:
The meteorological observer will undertake hourly or half hourly meteorological observations at a
selection of airports across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The meteorological observer will work a rotating
shift roster. The meteorological observer will communicate with end users with respect to meteorological
observations and or flight documentation.
The successful applicants will undertake the following tasks:
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Be responsible for the undertaking of surface and/or upper air meteorological observations.
Be responsible for communicating with other meteorological observation departments and sites
for the retrieval and distribution of meteorological observations.
The Meteorological Observer will, when designated or required, prepare meteorological flight
documentation for customers and operators.
The Meteorological Observer will assist with any other task, as defined by a Meteorological
Forecaster or senior Aviation Meteorology Staff member to ensure the efficient operation of the
meteorological department.
The Meteorological Observer will be responsible for the quality assurance of products
disseminated from the department.
The Meteorological Observer may be responsible for the dissemination of non-standard/nonautomated products produced at the meteorological office.
The Meteorological Observer will be responsible for the maintenance of all meteorological records
under his/her supervision.
The meteorological observer will be responsible to communicate, in a clear and concise manner,
products available at his office.
Qualifications:
The meteorological observer must have minimum High Secondary School certificate.
The meteorological observer must have certified training meeting the requirements of WMO Doc 258 BIP
MT.
The meteorological observer must have at least 4 years of operational experience, preferably in a
National Weather Service Environment.
The meteorological observer must be willing to work on a rotating shift basis, covering 24 hours a day – 7
days a week.
Benefits Include:
A generous, tax-free salary.
Medical insurance coverage.
A generous vacation package.
Interested applicants should send their CV to Mr Mohamed Al Abri, Head Aviation Meteorology at
dmms@adiamet.gov.ae.
Please note that only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.