Role: Vertical Lead – Meteorology
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana (Work from Office)
Salary: Upto 50LPA
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Vertical Lead – Meteorology to lead aviation weather services supporting airline operations. This leadership role is responsible for delivering accurate weather intelligence, forecasting, operational risk assessment, and decision support in compliance with DGCA regulations, ICAO Annex 3 standards, and WMO guidelines.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the Operations Control Centre (OCC), Flight Dispatch, and airline leadership during routine operations as well as weather-related disruptions.
Experience Required
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Meteorology
- At least 5 years of experience in Aviation Meteorology
- Proven experience leading and managing teams
Educational QualificationEssential
- Master's Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Atmospheric Physics, Applied Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics, or an equivalent scientific discipline
- Basic and Advanced Aviation Forecaster Courses completed through IMD or Defence Services
Preferred
- Certification in Aviation Meteorology
- Training in ICAO Annex 3 and WMO Aviation Meteorology Standards
Key Responsibilities
- Lead 24×7 meteorological support for airline Operations Control Centre (OCC) and Flight Dispatch.
- Interpret and disseminate METAR, SPECI, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET, weather charts, tropical cyclone advisories, volcanic ash advisories, and upper-air forecasts.
- Provide operational guidance for weather-related delays, diversions, cancellations, and flight recovery planning.
- Support flight dispatchers and flight crews with weather-based operational decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR), ICAO Annex 3, WMO standards, and company procedures.
- Lead weather risk management initiatives for monsoon, fog, thunderstorms, cyclones, and other severe weather events.
- Drive implementation of weather dashboards, predictive analytics, AI-enabled forecasting, and operational impact modelling.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of aviation meteorologists and weather specialists.
Required Technical Skills
- Aviation Weather Forecasting
- ICAO Annex 3 Standards
- DGCA Regulatory Requirements
- METAR / SPECI Interpretation
- TAF Preparation & Analysis
- SIGMET & AIRMET
- Flight Planning Weather Support
- Weather Radar Interpretation
- Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP)
- Convective & Tropical Meteorology
- Weather Impact Analytics
- Crisis & Emergency Response Management
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates with experience in any of the following will be highly preferred:
- Airlines (Operations Control Centre / Flight Operations)
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP)
- Defence Aviation / Military Aviation
- Aerodrome Meteorological Offices (AMO)
- Meteorological Watch Offices (MWO)
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Operational Decision Making
- Safety Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Crisis Management
- Team Development
- Strong Communication & Collaboration
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead aviation meteorological operations for a dynamic airline environment.
- Work on safety-critical, high-impact operational decision-making.
- Collaborate with senior airline leadership and flight operations teams.
- Drive innovation through predictive weather analytics and digital transformation.
Apply now if you have the expertise to lead aviation meteorology operations and contribute to safe, efficient, and reliable airline performance.
Pay: ₹4,000,000.00 - ₹4,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
