Vertical Lead – Meteorology

• *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

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person