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Chicago, Illinois

- Jointly responsible with the Captain for operational control, preflight planning, delay, and release of each individual flight.- Monitors progress of each flight and issues necessary information for flight safety, - Analyzes and disseminates meteorological information, reviews maintenance limitations, and calculates the amount of fuel required for safe.

Chicago, Illinois

- Assigned all open flying to qualified flight crew members according to FAR, Pilot Contract, and United policies.- Monitored flight crew legalities, reassigned pilots for on-time performance or to ensure compliance with FAA / CBA limitations, and communicated changes.- Point of contact for pilot work group providing support to flight crew members with.

Indianapolis, Indiana

- Performed flight planning, performance calculations, flight monitoring, aircraft routing, operational and weather advisory service duties.- Checked, monitored, and analyzed weather conditions over regular and alternate routes, field conditions, inoperative navigational facilities, and ground station communications.- Provided pilots with all current.

Madison, Wisconsin

- Anchored the weather for Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend newscasts.- Presented accurate coverage of severe weather events including tornadoes and heavy snow.- Updated company webpage and other social media with the latest weather information and data.- Involved in community activities, charity events, and local fundraisers.

Bend, Oregon

- Forecasted the weather for the region’s highest rated weekday evening newscasts.- Provided in-depth briefing to the Deschutes County Search and Rescue team regarding adverse weather conditions.- Reported on weather topics and performed live remote weather broadcasts.

Chicago, Illinois

- Analyzed 16 years of data for development of Acciona Energy’s second wind farm in the United States to be completely constructed and owned by the company. The project produced about 430 GWh/year of renewable energy to homeowners in western Oklahoma.- Collected and evaluated technical data critical to a particular region's effect on wind shear, turbulence.

Tucson, Arizona

- Directed 25 forecasters in providing continuous weather support to over 100 Department of Defense locations as the Lead Meteorologist.- Improved mission flight planning by providing routine products such as TAFs and weather warnings to support military customers 24 hours a day.- Analyzed, monitored, and disseminated all available weather information to.