Zane McGhee

Forecasted upper atmospheric weather conditions and patterns for reconnaissance and humanitarian operations spanning the entire globe.

Collaborated with multiple departments/laboratories to determine ideal optical sensor selections based off of forecasted atmospheric conditions.

Reduced organizational risk by communicating directly with customers to give maximum lead time to forecasted threats/hazards.

Engaged with research laboratories to develop and enhance stratospheric turbulence forecasting capabilities.

Operated in both client-facing and internal-facing roles to deliver daily, specialized atmospheric forecasting products, accessible for exploitation.

• Created long range forecasts for mission planning and on-going operations to unit Commanders and Pilots
• Provided real time mission briefs to flight crews concerning potential hazardous weather and possible alternate flight routes
• Communicated with multiple agencies and military branches to create cohesive forecasts for multi-national, NATO focused missions in CENTCOM region
• Attended mission planning War-Room briefs and deliver precise and expeditious forecasts to be used in operations around the world

• Forecasted weather for deployed locations and aviation assets overseas, previously was an airfield observer for Creech Air Force Base
• Reviewed information from radar and satellite imagery, weather reporting agencies and air station observations to compile and analyze data for weather reports
• Maintained deep knowledge of local, national and international geography and topography to provide accurate weather forecasts

• Wrote Airfield forecasts for deployed locations overseas
• Created Warnings/Watches/Advisories for deployed locations Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal
• Coordinated with other military branches to protect personnel and assets on military bases around the globe
• Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps, photographs and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions.