Purpose of the Role
The incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of all meteorological services supporting airline operations. The role ensures that weather intelligence, forecasting, risk assessment, and decision support services are delivered in accordance with DGCA regulations, ICAO Annex 3 standards, airline operational requirements, and industry best practices.
This role involves ensuring timely and accurate meteorological information dissemination, maintaining data systems, and leading a team responsible for forecasting, documentation, and real‑time aviation weather support. The ideal candidate should possess solid analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage critical operational dependencies in a high‑intensity aviation environment.
Educational Qualification
Essential
Master's Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Atmospheric Physics, Applied Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics, or an equivalent scientific discipline
Having done basic and advanced Aviation forecasters courses at IMD or defense services

Preferred
Specialized qualification or certification in Aviation Meteorology
Training in ICAO Annex 3, WMO aviation meteorology standards, or equivalent aviation weather forecasting programs

Work experience
Essential
Minimum 15 years of experience in meteorology, of which at least 5 years should be in aviation meteorology and in team handling
Experience supporting airline operations, Aerodrome Meteorological Offices (AMO), Meteorological Watch Offices (MWO), Air Navigation Service Providers, IMD, military aviation, or equivalent aviation environments
Preferred
Experience in an airline OCC environment
Prior team leadership experience
Exposure to network operations, dispatch functions, and disruption management

Technical Competencies
Aviation Weather Forecasting
ICAO Annex 3 Standards
DGCA Regulatory Requirements
METAR/SPECI Interpretation
TAF Preparation and Analysis
SIGMET & Hazard Forecasting




Convective Weather Analysis
Tropical Meteorology
Flight Planning Weather Support
Weather Radar Interpretation
Numerical Weather Prediction Models
Weather Impact Analytics
Crisis and Emergency Response Management

Leadership Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Operational Decision Making
Safety Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Crisis Management
Analytical Problem Solving
Team Development
Influencing and Collaboration

Key Responsibilities
Operational Meteorological Support
Lead the provision of 24x7 meteorological support to OCC and Flight Dispatch functions.
Ensure timely interpretation and dissemination of aviation weather information including:
METAR/SPECI
TAF
SIGMET
AIRMET
Significant Weather Charts
Tropical Cyclone Advisories
Volcanic Ash Advisories
Winds and Upper-Air Forecasts
Provide operational guidance for weather-related disruptions, diversions, delays, cancellations, route amendments, and recovery plans
Support dispatchers and flight crews in evaluating weather impacts on safety, fuel planning, alternates, and operational efficiency
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs), ICAO Annex 3, WMO standards, and company operational manuals.
Act as the focal point during DGCA audits, IOSA audits, safety reviews, and regulatory inspections relating to aviation weather services.
Establish and maintain meteorological SOPs, manuals, contingency plans, and quality assurance processes.
Monitor adherence to regulatory standards governing meteorological information used for flight planning and operational control.




Strategic Weather Risk Management
Develop weather risk assessment frameworks for network operations.
Identify emerging meteorological risks affecting operational reliability and safety.
Lead seasonal readiness planning for:
Monsoon operations
Fog and low-visibility operations
Thunderstorm activity
Cyclones
Extreme temperature events
Provide executive-level weather briefings to Operations Leadership and Crisis Management Teams.
OCC Decision Support
Serve as the principal weather advisor during operational disruptions and emergency situations
Participate in Integrated Operations Control Centre decision-making forums
Support network-wide operational recovery through proactive weather analytics and forecasting
Technology and Analytics
Lead implementation and optimization of aviation weather technologies and decision-support tools
Drive digitization initiatives involving:
Weather dashboards
Predictive weather analytics
Early warning systems
AI-enabled forecasting solutions
Operational impact modelling.
Establish performance metrics to evaluate forecast accuracy and operational effectiveness.
People Leadership
Lead and develop a team of aviation meteorologists and weather specialists.
Define competency standards, training requirements, and succession plans.
Ensure continuous professional development aligned with ICAO, WMO, DGCA, and industry best practices.

DGCA Regulatory Accountability
The incumbent shall ensure that all meteorological information used to support operational control, dispatch release, flight planning, and safety-critical decision-making is obtained, interpreted, and disseminated in accordance with applicable DGCA regulations, ICAO standards, and approved company procedures. The position shall act as the accountable meteorological authority within the airline's OCC framework and provide expert guidance during safety-critical operational situations.

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