Meteorologist Officer (VWO)

Introductory text

Do you see yourself working as a weatherman or weatherwoman? We offer you a unique workplace, namely at the Royal Netherlands Air Force! Before you are appointed as a Meteorologist Officer, you will receive training and then the opportunity to gain experience in various roles. Sounds like something for you? Read on quickly!

What you will do

As a Meteorologist Officer in the Air Force, you will support military operations with your analysis of the weather of the day. You will start as a Metbriefer at one of the Air Force's airbases. You will also make specific forecasts for all of Defense (Special Forces, Military Police, or Defense Parachute School).

In a subsequent role, you will make multi-day forecasts for all types of Defense exercises and operations, anywhere in the world. You will be assisted by the most experienced meteorologists within the armed forces: the Guidance Meteorologists. They analyze the calculations of meteorological computer models and provide you with information about possible weather scenarios for the coming days.

PLUS POINTS OF THIS FUNCTION

• Salary: your gross base salary, plus allowances and our favorable travel expenses, pension, and healthcare scheme, will result in a pleasant net surprise.
• Work atmosphere: nowhere will you be part of such a close-knit team of colleagues as in Defense.
• Growth opportunities: besides being an employer, Defense is also a large training institute where you can follow (paid) training courses to grow personally and professionally.

Note: There are different start dates throughout the year. After applying, you will receive a personal application file, which includes a reporting date. Please note: this is a fictional date and therefore incorrect. The start date you are eligible for will be determined later.

Where you will work

You will work as a Metbriefer at one of the Defense airbases. You will participate in exercises and must take into account that you may be deployed.

But before you start working, you will follow the four-year Military Scientific Training (MWO) at the Royal Military Academy in Breda, followed by a Technical Training (VTO). This Technical Training consists of two parts: the training to become a MetBriefer (6-7 months) in Woensdrecht and the On-the-Job Training (4 months). After successfully completing your training, you will immediately start your career as a Meteorologist Officer in the Air Force.

Meteorologist Officer (VWO) €4,200 ~ €5,600 salary 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Breda, Hoogerheide, Leeuwarden, Rijen, VolkelMeteorologist Officer (VWO) What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defense Chatbot This is your team Marieke Rico Nick Specialist Air Surveillance Air Combat Controller Technical Service This is what we will give you 5 items We will train you

After your training, you will start in the challenging role of Meteorologist Officer, as a Metbriefer at one of the Air Force's airbases. After a few years, you can become a Basic Meteorologist at the Joint Meteorological Group (JMG) in Woensdrecht. You will then support the Metbriefers with your ideas about the weather of the day in the country and you will make specific forecasts for the Air Force. Do you want to grow? As a Guidance Meteorologist, you will analyze meteorological computer models and provide your team with information. Who knows, maybe in the future you will become an Account Manager. You will then visit the airbases and other operational users within your account. You can also teach, for example, pilots or future fellow forecasters.

Application process This is you

Maybe you're hesitating. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you can't do today, you'll learn tomorrow. With good training, coaching, and a team that stands behind you.

Take the step How do I prepare?

Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defense, you will get everything you need to grow: good training, coaching, and a team that stands behind you. If it doesn't work out after all? We will help you further. Together, we will look for where you do belong within Defense.

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