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Saalex

Weather Forecaster I

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

$37.32/hr

Observe weather phenomena and analyze climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system ... Experience supporting military, government, aviation, test range, or operational weather ...

Saalex

Weather Forecaster I

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

$37.32/hr

Observe weather phenomena and analyze climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system ... Experience supporting military, government, aviation, test range, or operational weather ...

Saalex

Weather Forecaster I

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

$37.32/hr

Observe weather phenomena and analyze climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system ... Experience supporting military, government, aviation, test range, or operational weather ...

Amentum Services, Inc.

Meteorologist

Chicago, IL

This timeline can flex due to aviation schedules. * Assistsin the preparation of the weekly ... One year'verifiedtraining/experience as a meteorologist, meteorologisttechnicianor weather observer ...

Spire

Full-Stack Weather Software Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

... observation data. Our Weather division fuses AI and NWP forecasts - initialized with Spire ... Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather ...

Pae

Meteorologist

Chicago, IL

This timeline can flex due to aviation schedules. * Assistsin the preparation of the weekly ... One year'verifiedtraining/experience as a meteorologist, meteorologisttechnicianor weather observer ...

AOPA

Aviation Writer

Frederick, MD

... observation. Topics include the aviation community, GA experiences and destinations, and what it ... Generally, a climate-controlled environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions ...

Serco USA

$39.53/hr

Perform critical weather observations as a Limited Aviation Weather Reporting Station (LAWRS) observer, and to disseminate timely weather information to pilots, other air traffic control facilities ...

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How much do locum aviation weather observer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for locum aviation weather observer in the United States is $27.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Locum Aviation Weather Observer vs Aviation Weather Observer?

AspectLocum Aviation Weather ObserverAviation Weather Observer
CredentialsTypically requires FAA or equivalent certification, meteorology trainingSame certifications required, often full-time employment
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments at airports or weather stationsPermanent or long-term positions at airports or meteorological agencies
Employer & IndustryTemporary staffing agencies, government agenciesAirports, meteorological services, government agencies
Search & ComparisonOften searched by those seeking temporary or substitute rolesTypically searched by those seeking permanent employment

The main difference is that a Locum Aviation Weather Observer works on temporary assignments, providing flexibility and filling in for permanent staff, while an Aviation Weather Observer usually holds a permanent position, offering consistent employment in aviation meteorology.

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Infographic showing various Locum Aviation Weather Observer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,943 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Field Operational Meteorologist

Roadrunner Venture Studio

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Field Operational Meteorologist

Roadrunner Venture Studios is the nation's leading platform for founding breakthrough ventures in frontier technology. We partner with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs to turn deep tech into real companies across energy, manufacturing, semiconductors, quantum computing, aerospace, advanced materials, AI, and high-performance computing.

Roadrunner Venture Studios is recruiting a Field Operational Meteorologist for one of our portfolio companies developing rainfall enhancement technology.

What you'll do:

As a Field Operational Meteorologist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you'll work directly with science and field teams to translate atmospheric conditions, forecasts, and real-time observations into operational decisions. This is a hands-on role for someone who is equally comfortable analyzing weather data and working in the field with meteorological sensing systems.

Before and during deployments, you'll produce daily and event-based forecasts, identify favorable and unfavorable operating windows, and provide live weather monitoring for field teams. You'll use numerical weather prediction models alongside radar, satellite, soundings, and data from field-deployed sensing systems.

You'll help deploy, operate, and interpret data from Doppler LiDAR, weather radar, radiometers, radiosondes, disdrometers, ceilometers, surface weather stations, and other meteorological sensing systems. You'll also help develop field observation protocols, troubleshoot instrumentation, and ensure high-quality data collection during deployments.

After deployments, you'll analyze meteorological and sensor datasets, compare forecasts with observed atmospheric behavior, and use those findings to improve operational criteria and future deployments. You'll work with numerical weather prediction models including WRF, CM1, MPAS, and related systems, and help develop forecasting tools, scripts, dashboards, and data workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in meteorology, atmospheric science, physics, environmental science, hydrology, or a related field.

  • Experience in operational or field meteorology, applied forecasting, atmospheric research, aviation weather, hydrology, or environmental monitoring.

  • Hands-on experience with meteorological field-sensing and remote-sensing systems such as Doppler LiDAR, weather radar, radiometers, radiosondes, disdrometers, ceilometers, and surface weather stations.

  • Experience deploying, operating, troubleshooting, or analyzing data from meteorological instrumentation in field environments.

  • Experience with numerical weather prediction models such as WRF, CM1, MPAS, or similar systems.

  • Familiarity with meteorological data formats such as NetCDF and GRIB and working knowledge of Python, GIS, or other data-analysis tools.

  • Experience with remote sensing, cloud microphysics, convective clouds, precipitation processes, or weather modification.

  • Experience with field campaigns and operations in the Southwest United States, particularly New Mexico.

  • Experience developing forecasting tools, scripts, dashboards, automated data pipelines, or other operational meteorology workflows.

  • Familiarity with command-line AI tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, OpenClaw, Hermes, or similar tools.

This role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and requires regular in-person work with the operations team, field teams, and deployment hardware. Travel to field deployment locations will be required.

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