Assistant Meteorological Officer C29

Assistant Meteorological Officer C29 is the technical backbone of national weather forecasting. Working alongside C41 Officers at MET Malaysia stations or international airports, they are the specialists who actively monitor the incoming streams of atmospheric data. While the C41 Officer makes the final forecasting decisions, the C29 Assistant is the one manipulating the radar software, plotting the synoptic charts, and identifying the initial anomalies that indicate a storm is forming.

A typical shift is highly technical and requires continuous vigilance. They manage the data flow from hundreds of automated weather stations, ensuring that temperature, humidity, and wind speed readings are accurate and immediately available to the forecasting models. In aviation settings, they conduct hourly visual and instrumental observations of cloud bases and runway visibility, quickly alerting air traffic controllers if conditions suddenly deteriorate below legal flight minimums.

This role is perfect for technically minded individuals who enjoy working with complex software and scientific data but prefer a more structured, operational role over theoretical research. It requires sharp analytical skills, strict adherence to international observation protocols, and the willingness to work irregular night and weekend shifts to keep the nation informed 24/7.