Meteorologist & Flight Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Meteorologist & Flight Planner provides client support by ensuring that each trip is successful in delivering the most accurate flight plans, while taking weather, turbulence, and winds aloft into consideration. This position will be responsible for analyzing and disseminating flight weather briefs to clients. The goal of the Meteorologist & Flight Planner is to provide an "Exceptional Client Experience" by initiating, building, and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring Flight Pro is "The Most Trusted, Premier Provider of Global Trip Support Solutions".

The Company:

Flight Pro International is a Premier Trip Support Solution provider headquartered in Houston, Texas. Offering over 30 years of Aviation Industry experience, we strive to be the most trusted, premier provider of global trip support solutions.

Flight Pro International prides itself in being readily available for our clients as we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Our highly skilled Global Trip Support (GTS) team and Special Services Network (SSN) of professionals provide unprecedented support and consultation to each and every client.

The Flight Pro International Trip Support team consists of the highest quality business aviation professionals in the industry. This dedicated team coordinates every operational requirement for all phases of flight. Our team of experts becomes an extension of the client's flight department when they partner with Flight Pro International.

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Schedule:

This role requires the ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime in a high-tempo, 24/7 operational environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review and provide weather outlooks / preliminary flight plans to clients highlighting expected conditions at the terminal aerodromes along with a detailed en-route weather synopsis.
• Provide computerized flight plans, runway analysis, and weight & balance reports to clients.
• Spearhead projects related to aircraft databases, routes, the loading of aircraft, and assist when needed with airport & country databases.
• Analyze and interpret numerical weather prediction models (e.g., GFS, ECMWF) and communicate operational impacts to clients in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot short notice problems for flight crew and provide options to remedy the issue.
• Research, capture and maintain vetted data in operational databases.
• Support a culture of exceptional client experience and contribute to the client experience journey.
• Anticipate client expectations daily in terms of weather, notams, and flight planning issues.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure trip-related information is communicated accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Confer with clients by telephone or email and provide information, updates, along with addressing questions and concerns.
• Keep records of client interactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
• Support the development of new products. Assist in defining requirements, design, and user acceptance testing.
• Stay informed of changes due to world events (strikes, political situations, pandemics, environment, etc.)
• Share knowledge with co-workers (train) on latest updates/requirements
• Participate in client onboarding calls and provide assistance as needed.
• Serve as an expert on the worldwide airway structure including political limitations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or Natural Sciences required, or an equivalent of 5 years of Meteorology experience in military service.
  • Comprehensive training is provided on site to help employees develop expertise in international flight planning, aviation meteorology, and global trip support operations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime in a high tempo 24/7 operational environment.
• Meteorology or Aviation Management exposure preferred.
• Prior experience or related training preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships.
• Basic PC usage/knowledge.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and find practical solutions.
• Approaches challenges with a professional, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Willingness to take action, identify needs, and address issues without always being asked.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and complete work efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Pay close attention to accuracy, quality, and details when completing work.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities, processes, and work environments.
• Comfortable using computers, common software, and technology needed to complete daily tasks.

Why You Should Apply:

• Great Benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO)
• Strong team-oriented environment
• Excellent long-term growth opportunities
• Collaborative leadership focused on employee empowerment

Interested?

• Apply today and let us know why you would be a great fit for our Meteorologist & Flight Planner position!

Flight Pro International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.