Post by hendrixfan on Mar 31, 2013 7:22:58 GMT -5
Guys, I was just curious what your plans are if the CWO program actually ends everywhere. Any other things you can do with a meteorology degree? Any websites you guys know of to look for other meteorology related jobs? I had some ideas.
-Get an FAA dispatcher licenses. The course takes like 5 weeks long and costs about 4.5K. Most airlines are hiring dispatches where your weather experience could hold some weight.
-If you are young enough, like less than 27ish, go to CTI school to become an air traffic controller. I know a lot of those guys are getting canned too but from what I understand, most are not eligible for FAA controller jobs because of the firm <31 age requirement.
Throughout this entire time I was working as an observer for the past 5 years, I've been throwing in apps to work as a forecaster for the NWS. I honestly don't think you have a solid shot at it unless you have a MS in meteorology, a BS doesn't seem to cut it, even with this weather observer experience.
-Get an FAA dispatcher licenses. The course takes like 5 weeks long and costs about 4.5K. Most airlines are hiring dispatches where your weather experience could hold some weight.
-If you are young enough, like less than 27ish, go to CTI school to become an air traffic controller. I know a lot of those guys are getting canned too but from what I understand, most are not eligible for FAA controller jobs because of the firm <31 age requirement.
Throughout this entire time I was working as an observer for the past 5 years, I've been throwing in apps to work as a forecaster for the NWS. I honestly don't think you have a solid shot at it unless you have a MS in meteorology, a BS doesn't seem to cut it, even with this weather observer experience.
