Nick Moliterno
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Senior weather observer with extensive experience in aviation weather operations and station supervision. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing team performance while ensuring compliance with FAA, NWS, and corporate standards. Committed to leveraging innovative technology and established methods to improve operational reliability and safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Weather Observer
FCWOS KYNG
Vienna, OH
11.2021 - Current
- Redirected to provide day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve contract plan goals.
- Monitored atmospheric changes and reported significant events promptly.
- Maintained a high degree of accuracy when recording observations in accordance with established protocols.
- Trained new staff on proper data recording procedures and safety protocols.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
Senior Weather Observer
FCWOS KCAK
North Canton, OH
10.2006 - 11.2021
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Hired team members and trained in collaborative team environment.
- Drove quality assurance and effective evaluation, modification and improvement of services and developed work plans consistent with program goals and objectives.
Certified Weather Observer
FCWOS KYNG
Vienna, OH
04.1998 - 10.2006
- Gathered data and information from real-time weather monitoring to document changes and provide accurate analysis.
- Coded reports for transmission over international networks.
- Ensured compliance with federal weather observation standards and protocols.
- Performed detailed calculations to determine dew point temperature, relative humidity levels, wind speed and direction measurements, and pressure readings.
- Observed cloud formations and reported their height, type, coverage, and other characteristics.
- Maintained records of daily precipitation amounts collected from rain gauges.
Education
Geography Interdisciplinary Program Climatology -
Kent State University
Kent, OHBroadcast And Operational Meteorology -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSCertificate of Authority to take Aviation Weather Observations - Aviation Weather Encoding
FAA Aviation Weather Observer Program
Vienna, OHSkills
- Operations Oversight
- Meteorological Observations
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Training and Development
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Timeline
Senior Weather Observer
FCWOS KYNG
11.2021 - Current
Senior Weather Observer
FCWOS KCAK
10.2006 - 11.2021
Certified Weather Observer
FCWOS KYNG
04.1998 - 10.2006
Broadcast And Operational Meteorology -
Mississippi State University
Certificate of Authority to take Aviation Weather Observations - Aviation Weather Encoding
FAA Aviation Weather Observer Program
Geography Interdisciplinary Program Climatology -
Kent State University