Met Office training in aviation meteorology offers both pilots and those in the aviation community a comprehensive programme covering all aspects of aviation meteorology. Whether you are a beginner or simply looking to learn more, we have a course to suit your needs.
 

Course details

Met. for Aviators is designed to broaden and enhance the pilot's knowledge of aviation weather, particularly in relation to low-level route planning and safety. The course is aimed at light aircraft pilots of all levels of competency and covers topics such as basic meteorological theory and the interpretation of met. charts.

The current list of course dates

• The cost of these two day courses is £199 +VAT.
  
  
• The above prices include all tuition fees, lunch and course activities
  
  
• Courses will run subject to at least nine aviators attending. Should there be less than nine applications you will be offered an alternative date or have your fee refunded
  
  
• If you wish to attend this course, then please complete this booking form. Further information can be obtained by e-mailing your query to met4aviators@metoffice.gov.uk or by contacting our Customer Centre
  
  
• Please note: If you cancel within 28 days of the course starting then full charges are due and the cost will not be refunded.
  
  
• It may be possible to arrange tuition at a location to suit a flying club or training club. Please e-mail met4aviators@metoffice.gov.uk with your request. Prices on application.

Flight Planning Met. is designed to broaden and enhance the flight planner's knowledge of aviation weather in relation to flight planning and safety. The course is aimed at those involved in short- and long-haul flight planning and encompasses topics such as aviation hazards and the interpretation of significant weather charts.

These courses are run on demand at the Met Office College in Exeter or at a location to suit a individual planner's needs, and prices are on application.

Further information can be obtained by e-mailing your query to met4aviators@metoffice.gov.uk or by contacting our Customer Centre.

Both courses are centred around UK weather, with an emphasis of practical case studies. The course syllabus can be flexible to cover any additional topics of aviation meteorology that may be of interest to you.

• Learn how to make more-informed decisions regarding weather conditions, both in the pre-flight planning stage, and in the air
  
• See how aviation forecasts are produced and the tools the forecasters use
  
• Take the opportunity to question forecasters and trainers on any meteorological topic