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WEATHER

There’s never been a battlespace where weather hasn’t played a decisive rolE

It impacts everything from mobility, visibility, and navigation to tactics, equipment, and apparel. Weather is among the most crucial elements in determining the timing and feasibility of military operations.

Those who grasp the importance that weather plays in military planning hold the key to operational success.

In the United States military, that advantage belongs to the men and women, civilian, reserve, and active duty, of the Air Force and Space Force Weather Enterprise.

They give the Air Force, Army, and Space Force decision-makers around the globe an asymmetric advantage by providing timely, accurate, and actionable meteorological intelligence to give military operations a decisive edge on land, in the air, in space, and in cyberspace.

Throughout your PAQ internship, you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with other meteorologists on meaningful and rewarding real-world challenges while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

Career Paths

Meteorologist   |    Atmospheric/Space Scientist   |    Physical Scientist   |    Operations Research

PAQ Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Recent graduate (within two years of completing degree or within six years if a Veteran)
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science or related fields
  • GPA 2.95 or above
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by the Department of the Air Force (e.g., Background check)

PAQ Program Details

  • A formal two to three-year training and career development track
  • Real-world projects and missions
  • Mentoring provided by Senior leadership
  • Annual performance-based promotions
  • Placement into a permanent Air Force Civilian Service position once PAQ Program is successfully completed

PAQ Benefits

  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ program
  • Recruitment Bonus for selected positions
  • Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)