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MOBILE
MET UNIT
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The Mobile Met Unit (MMU) provide meteorological and environmental advice to the UK’s armed forces. We are a Sponsored Reserve unit within the RAF which is run by the Met Office.

We use world-leading numerical weather prediction to understand the so-what’s of the world's weather, providing the tactical and operational advantage to operations and exercises around the world.
What will you do?
  • Analyse and project the weather and environmental situation in locations around the world
  • Understand the risks and advantages to different users
  • Work with world-leading science
  • Advise a broad range of decision makers and operational teams
  • Receive military training, skills and kit
RAF Reserve Meteorologist (MMU) briefing Air Operations colleagues in front of helicopter on military exercise range
RAF Mobile Met Unit Meteorologist briefing weather forecast in hanger on Operation Biloxi in Romanian white play-video button large icon
A Meteorologist's perspective on Operation Biloxi
Flight Lieutenant Amy Raynor explains how she combines her full-time job with the UK Met Office and being a reserve RAF Operation Meteorologist in the Mobile Met Unit, supporting Air Operations on Operation Boloxi in Romania.
Mobile Met Unit (MMU)

As a Mobile Met Unit Operational Meteorologist you will split your time between working on deployed operations and exercises as a member of the UK’s armed forces and civilian work for the Met Office within the Operation Meteorology profession.

 

In your military role, you will provide meteorological and environmental advice to the UK’s armed forces. This means analysing the weather and other physical conditions to understand the threats and opportunities and influencing decision makers to make the best of the situation.

 

In your civilian role, you will work within the Operational Meteorology profession delivering meteorological and environmental services to a broad range of customers e.g. in Defence, Aviation and Marine sectors.

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Requirements
  • A good degree in science or physical geography
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork and communication
  • Be a British citizen, national or dual national
  • Pass the Officer and Aircrew Selection Centre (OASC)
  • Meet the health and fitness criteria
  • Be willing to complete a UK government Security Check
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