What is an operational meteorologist and how to become one

Key steps to become an operational meteorologist

1. Explore operational meteorologist education requirements

   Most common operational meteorologist degrees

   Bachelor's

   81.6 %

   Associate

   10.5 %

   Master's

   5.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific operational meteorologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Emergency Operations	100.00%

3. Complete relevant operational meteorologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New operational meteorologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an operational meteorologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real operational meteorologist resumes.

4. Research operational meteorologist duties and responsibilities

   • Analyze atmospheric information using satellite and radar imagery, computer generate graphics, and weather communication equipment and instruments.
   • Produce weather advisory and closely monitor inclement weather conditions for various locations involving forward deploy scientific teams throughout Antarctica.

5. Apply for operational meteorologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an operational meteorologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams