Hydrographic And Meteorology Officer
Weather conditions, coastal features, ocean currents, seabed characteristics, the nature of the water column-a host of environmental factors affect the successful outcome of the naval operations both at sea and ashore. A Hydrography, Meteorology and Oceanography (HM) Warfare Officer is highly trained specialist and leader who collects,processes and analyses survey, meteorological and oceanographic data in order to aid the tactical exploitation of the environment. You may be gathering scientific data in the Antarctic, forecasting hurricanes in the Caribbean or tracking hostile submarines around the world. trained in all HM disciplines, an HM Officers serve as either Hydrography 'H' or a Meteorology and Oceanography 'M' specialist. 'M' Officers sub-specialise as aviation forecasters for the Fleet Air Arm and coalition aircraft, in tracking hostile submarines onboard Royal Navy warships Serving and advising on the impact of the environment on amphibious operations. 'H' Officers sub-specialise in the gathering and analysis of hydrographic data from ships of the Royal Navy's Hydrographic Survey Squadron.
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Qualifications
Are you right for this role?
You should have the following qualifications
A science-based degree or equivalent, plus 180 UCAS points and five GCSEs (A* to C) or Scottish Standard Grades or equivalent, which must include English and Maths.
You must be between 17 and 25 years old.
You should like
-Managing People
-Working in Challenging Environments
-A Sense of Adventure
-Working with Cutting Edge Technology
You should have these skills
-Highly Organised
-Have an Eye for Detail
-Make Decisions Quickly and Calmly
-Honesty and Integrity
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