Weather Forecaster II

This job posting consists of multiple FULL-TIME and PART-TIME positions. The position is responsible for all operational weather forecasting aspects of the MQ-4C Triton Mission and its customers. This includes pre-mission planning/setup briefings; DD-175-1 Flight Weather Briefings; takeoff, flight following, on-station execution, and recovery forecasts and briefings; Air Vehicle Operator turnover briefings, and real-time updates to forecasts as conditions and criteria warrant. Services will be provided at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA.

Start date is May 1, 2026 or as soon as possible if relocation is required.

Hourly pay will be $44.20 per hour with a $5.09 additional health and welfare benefit up to 40 hours per week. Night differential is compounded to base pay.

RedTown Technical Solutions, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees. Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and retirement savings options. Additional voluntary benefits may be available, including life and disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and other voluntary options. Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide properly formatted pre-mission planning briefs in support of VUP MQ-4C Triton orbits. Areas of Responsibility (AOR) may be in the INDOPACOM, EUCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, NORTHCOM, and SOUTHCOM.

• Provide properly formatted aviation DD175-1 Flight Weather Briefing’s to VUP pilots face-to-face or electronically

• Provide properly formatted Air Vehicle Operator turn-over briefings to VUP as scheduled

• Provide real-time updates to the forecast when conditions affecting the airborne aircraft or recovery airfield change substantially from forecasted conditions, or as required by VUP pilots

• Perform various administrative taskings such as training, quality control, outage reporting, aircraft mishap notifications, attend meetings, and so forth

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must have a Bachelor’s or higher degree in meteorology or related scientific field from an accredited university OR a minimum of two years of aviation forecasting experience with the DOD or other Government agency that included flight weather briefings and unmanned systems familiarity

• Shall have visual acuity correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contacts throughout the life of the contract

• Shall be able to demonstrate sufficient ability to operate all meteorological and communications equipment required for certification

• Shall have the ability to gain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Shall be able to speak, read, and understand English, and communicate well

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years aviation forecasting experience

• Familiarity with the Navy’s Flight Weather Briefer program

• Persons currently holding an active Navy CAC and having an active security clearance within the past 2-years

• Operational forecasting experience in any of the six AORs mentioned is a major plus. Resumes should reflect experience in these AORs where appropriate

• Previous support of the military weather community

• Persons having hands on experience supporting Unmanned Air Vehicles or other Unmanned Aerial Systems

Additional Notes

Cover letters and resumes are required. The following information must be included: Name, worksite (NAS Whidbey Island), position applied for (Weather Forecaster II), desired status (Full Time or Part Time), necessary writeup to reflect being fully qualified for the position.

The selected candidate will work in an office type atmosphere. Meals are taken in conjunction with the shift and candidates will have access to a refrigerator and microwave. The workload will vary and may be stressful at times when adverse weather is present. The candidate can expect irregular work hours to consist of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Duties may include occasional overtime. The schedule may fluctuate and be determined by the Senior Forecaster.

Equal Opportunity 

RedTown Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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