Meteorologist (Forecaster's Assistant), Forecasting Unit
מטאורולוג/ית (עוזר חזאי) ביחידת החיזוי
Role facts
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What the role is like
What you would be doing
the full text, nothing cutWeather shapes every operation the IDF plans — no flight, ground activity, drill or long-term plan goes ahead without input from the meteorologists. You work operational shifts at Air Force headquarters in the Kirya in Tel Aviv, and also at closed bases.
Training
Basic training 02, then a 14-week course.
Where you serve
At Air Force headquarters in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, and at closed bases.
What it is worth afterwards
A chance to work as a forecaster in civilian life — knowledge you can only get in the army.