Traffic Manager jobs in Biloxi, MS

In support of the 81st Training Wing (TRW) and 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB MS, performs typical weather station operations including but not limited to taking/recording weather observations, issuing Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF), preparing and briefing DD Form 175-1, Mission Execution Forecast (MEF), and monitoring weather conditions and issuing weather watches, warnings, and advisories, as required.

Responsibilities

· Produces and disseminates all required surface weather observations to local customers, inputs them into the shared information database, and records them on applicable forms.

• Maintains and files weather data to include all required climatological records.
• Issues weather watches, warnings, and advisories to customers and coordinates with the 26th Operational Weather Squadron (OWS), as required.
• Responds to and supports all Pilot-to-Metro-Service (PMSV) calls.
• Transmits all required Pilot Reports (PIREPS), Air Reports (AIREPS), and other pilot obtained weather data collected via PMSV or other means (tower, debriefs, etc.) to local customers and inputs them into the shared database.
• Produces flight weather briefings and Mission Execution Forecasts (MEFs) as well as mission planning support to all local flying units and transient air crews using all available weather products and data.
• Debriefs aircrews after completion of missions, including all aspects of the weather provided, accuracy of weather forecast and actual weather conditions.
• Provides the 81st TRW Commander with pertinent weather information, to include stand-up briefings, and Installation Command and Control Center briefing, as required.
• Provides or arranges for all routine weather support requests as required by all agencies and units on base to include Concept Weather Briefings for deployments.
• Operates meteorological equipment including but not limited to the FMQ-19, the Joint Environmental Toolkit (JET), the Gibson/Ridge Doppler Radar program, and all applicable backup equipment.
• Prepares base hurricane bulletins using the Hurrtrack software and disseminates them to various wing agencies on base.

Qualifications

• Education/Certifications: Three years related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience or completed a formal DoD training program for forecasting and observing.

Operational experience using the Gibson/Ridge Doppler Radar program.
Position requires selected applicant be able to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance.

• Experience: 3 years of training/experience as a meteorologist, meteorologist technician Forecaster certified with at least three years supporting Military and/or Homeland Security operations to include issuing aviation forecasts and providing flight weather briefings.

Operational experience using the Gibson/Ridge Doppler Radar program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Biloxi, MS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person