John Connor
Navarre
Summary
Dynamic weather forecaster skilled in data interpretation, creating weather packages and communication. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through effective training and process improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Kapaun Air Station Germany
10.2023 - 07.2026
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with military regulations and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior personnel on operational procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated shift schedules to optimize resource allocation and workforce efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within team dynamics
- Generated and assessed global surface and upper air charts.
- Provided in depth forecasts and watches-warnings-advisories for Europe, SW Asia and Africa
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
Charleston, SC
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Analyzed meteorological data to predict weather patterns and support mission planning.
- Developed and implemented weather briefing protocols for operational teams.
- Conducted real-time weather monitoring using advanced forecasting tools and technology.
- Familiar with HRRR, Visual Weather, Bifrost and other long range models
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
Sacramento, CA
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided weather packages for global ISR operations. Developed 24 hour mission briefs to cover low and upper level hazards. Relayed weather updates to customers and crews.
- Trained oncoming personnel in weather techniques for world wide locations and dealing with limited data forecasting.
- Identified longwave patterns and mid level features during mission planning.
Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Provided Special operations forecasts to teams worldwide, 175-1s, upper air analysis, surface analysis and special weather statements.
- Monitored and updated deployed weather equipment and systems
- Delivered over the phone and in person synoptic pattern statements and impacts to DOW leaders aiding decision planning.
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
Germany
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Created and updated hazard charts for Europe and Africa. Thunderstorm, turbulence and icing.
- Created and drew surface and upper air charts .
- Provided 30 hour TAFS using models and satellite.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chariho High School
Richmond RISkills
- Employee training
- Workplace safety
- Staff management
- Weather forecasting techniques
- Numerical weather prediction
- Satellite and radar imagery
- Disaster preparedness
- Weather prediction
- Synoptic meteorology
- Weather observation
- Data interpretation
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2023 - 07.2026
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2020 - 10.2023
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2018 - 10.2020
Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2013 - 05.2018
Weather Forecaster
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2011 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Chariho High School