Meteorologist (assistant forecaster), Air Forceמטאורולוג/ית (עוזר חזאי) ביחידת החיזוי
What the Meteorologist (assistant forecaster), Air Force role asks for, and what it holds
An Air Force meteorologist (assistant forecaster) in the forecasting unit advises the IDF on the weather for its operational planning.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Ovda base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 6 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Handling information3
- Spatial perception3
- Sustained attention3
- Teamwork3
- Operating systems2
- Organisation2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Weather is a core part of how the IDF plans its operations. Operations, flights, ground activity, exercises and long-term plans go ahead only after the meteorologists give advice and guidance.
The Air Force forecasting unit supports all operational activity in the IDF. The meteorologists take part in and advise on every stage of planning and execution.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Ranking the role in the preferences questionnaire, within the operations and intelligence cluster.
- 2An initial online information session and an initial screening questionnaire.
- 3A personal interview for suitable candidates, checking fit for the role.
- 4Placement conditional on a security clearance.
- 5Security clearance.
- 6Enlistment.
- 7Basic training at level 02.
- 8A 14-week course at the Ovda base.
- 9Service at Air Force headquarters in the Kirya and on closed bases.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 14-week course at the Ovda base.
Where it trainsthe Ovda base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role work operational shifts at Air Force headquarters in the Kirya in Tel Aviv and on closed bases.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A security clearance.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Moving on to command roles.
- Moving on to officers' training.
- The option to work as a forecaster in civilian life, with knowledge taught only in the army.
- Skills for civilian life: management and organization, work under pressure, teamwork, running projects, creativity, self-study, and speaking before an audience.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Meteorologist (assistant forecaster), Air Force role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Meteorologist (assistant forecaster), Air Force?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Meteorologist (assistant forecaster), Air Force?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Ranking the role in the preferences questionnaire, within the operations and intelligence cluster. An initial online information session and an initial screening questionnaire. A personal interview for suitable candidates, checking fit for the role. Placement conditional on a security clearance. Security clearance. Enlistment. Basic training at level 02. A 14-week course at the Ovda base. Service at Air Force headquarters in the Kirya and on closed bases.
What does the training for Meteorologist (assistant forecaster), Air Force hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 14-week course at the Ovda base.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Meteorologist (assistant forecaster), Air Force
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.