Weather Forecaster
Provide weather intelligence for flight and combat operations.
Job Overview
1W0X1s make the go/no-go weather call for the Air Force.
Weather Airmen collect atmospheric data, produce forecasts, and brief pilots and commanders on environmental conditions affecting operations.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Collect weather data
- Analyze models
- Brief pilots
- Deploy forecasting equipment
- Support special operations
Training Pipeline
- 1BMT7.5 weeks
- 2Tech SchoolKeesler AFB, MS · ~30 weeks
Official Qualification Requirements
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Not required. Airforce.com states non-citizens may enlist if they are a "Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) with a valid Permanent Resident Card (INS Form I-551)." Source: airforce.com/how-to-join/join-the-air-force. Citizens of the Freely Associated States (Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau) may also enlist under 10 U.S.C. 504. Verified August 2026 against the official branch site, 10 U.S.C. 504, and AR 601-210 (20 March 2026).
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Career Progression
Weather flight NCOIC, superintendent, Special Reconnaissance crossover.
Assignments & Special Schools
- Keesler AFB, MS
- Offutt AFB, NE
- Ramstein AB
- Kadena AB
Deployment: Deployments including to combat zones.
Advantages
- Highly transferable skill
- Interesting deployments
- STEM career growth
Disadvantages
- Long tech school
- Shift work