Meteorologist

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational forecast content consistently and accurately within rigid time constraint.
• Develop knowledge of airspace, air traffic control programs affecting the airline's operation.
• Actively collaborate with other meteorologists on weather issues particularly in the 0-48 hour time frame. Specific focus on forecast trends through 24 hours.
• Generate meteorological based narratives, forecast discussions and weather alerts for disruptive weather events within the 0-24 hour forecast as weather conditions dictate.
• Continuously monitoring real-time weather conditions and updating forecast products
• Provide scheduled and unscheduled briefings to a variety of Customers within the Southwest Airlines organization. Verbal and written briefings occur multiple times per day.
• Must practice safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
• Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all Internal and External Customers
• Works in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
• Possess Excellent Communication Skills
• Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all Internal and External Customers
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to support a 24x7 department by working rotating shifts (early morning, after

Benefits

Additional Information

Department: Network Operations Control Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: Pay of $3,469.50 semi-monthly, with the opportunity for future increase per applicable collective bargaining agreement wage scale based on time in position. Additional premiums and allowances are also awarded for these roles. Benefits you'll love: -Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) -Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** -Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** -Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) -Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. -Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Job Summary A ll of Southwest's People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Meteorologist delivers on our Purpose by providing forecasting expertise for decision support and services to Southwest Airlines Network Operations Control (NOC) and associated operational Teams. The NOC is Southwest's world-class operations center that functions as the Heart of major operational decisions and coordination, and the NOC has representation from every operational group within the Company. This role will deliver operational forecast content consistently and accurately within rigid time constraint and actively collaborate with other meteorologists on weather issues, particularly in the 0- 48 hour time frame . The Meteorologist is excited to bring their experience and detail-oriented thinking to the small Meteorology Team, which is integral to Southwest's operation . Additional details: The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available . We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

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