Aviation Professional Development Series

• PCU 1: Coordinate and Communicate with Aviation System Operational Partners

  Description of Job Duty Competency to be Achieved:
  
  A NWS meteorologist must be able to identify NWS aviation operational partners (e.g., FAA Air Traffic Controllers (ARTCC, Tower, TRACON, ATCSCC), airline and aviation industry dispatch and flight planners, DOD, NASA, Lockheed Martin Flight Services, and private weather vendors supporting airline/FAA) and establish a positive relationship with them. He must be able to explain how the National Airspace System (NAS) works including the operations, responsibilities, and needs of our aviation operational partners. He must be able to apply the principles of aviation decision support services (DSS) to maximize the safety and efficiency of the NAS and explain the potential impacts of his products and services on our partners' operations. He must coordinate with his peers (i.e., other NWS aviation meteorologists) to provide clear and consistent aviation products and services. He should be able to provide weather training to our aviation operational partners. He must be able to teach partners how to use NWS products and services to maximize the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). He should routinely obtain feedback from our aviation operational partners on his performance.
  
  Description of Need:
  
  In order to ensure the most efficient and effective air traffic flow across the NAS, the NWS aviation meteorologist must communicate aviation information and services clearly and concisely to all parties in the aviation community. To promote a unified message to our aviation partners, NWS aviation information and services must be consistent with other NWS information and services.

  • Core Instructional Components
    • [CORE for all] Office - On the Job Training - SOP, Shadowing, Proficiency Checklist [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] NOEES training (2 min, 20 sec) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] NOEES training (LMS module; 29 min) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE - All must be aware of this resource] NWS Outreach & Education Event system (NOEES) [RESOURCE]
    • [CORE for all] NWSTC Aviation Operations Online Course (2 hr) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] CWSU Operations (LMS course; 30 min) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for CWSUs] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" (LMS/COMET; Basic level; 3 hr) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" - Section 2.2 The NAS and FAA Operational Infrastructure (LMS COMET module; 12-18 min) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" - Section 2.3 Background and Skills of Air Traffic Personnel (LMS COMET module; 5 min) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] DLAC 1, Lesson 3a: Customer Impacts: Forecasting Fog and Low Stratus (Intermediate Level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for WFOs] DLAC 1, Lesson 3b: Writing Effective TAFs (Intermediate Level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] DLAC 2: Basic Terminal Forecast Strategies - Lesson 1: Know Your Customers (LMS COMET module; 70-80 min) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all] DLAC 2: Basic Terminal Forecast Strategies - Lesson 2: Customer Friendly TAFs (LMS COMET module; 40-50 min) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for all - Must be aware of these resources] Inform partners and customers about pre-existing aviation weather training resources
    • [CORE for CWSUs] AWC CCFP FYI/Help page [RESOURCE]
      • [CORE for CWSUs] CCFP Quick Reference Guide (2-4 min) [REFERENCE]
      • [CORE for CWSUs] CCFP Product Description Document (3-7 min) [REFERENCE]
      • [CORE for CWSUs] CCFP Training (25 min) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for CWSU - Trainer(s) must be aware of these resources] WDTB's CWSU-ATC Training Library (For use by NWS CWSU's to train FAA controllers only) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for CWSU MIC] NWSI 10-814 CWSU Site Review Program (20 min) [REFERENCE]
    • [CORE for CWSUs and AFPs] Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
    • [CORE for AFP] NWSI 10-802 Aviation Outreach (5 min) [REFERENCE]
    • [CORE for CWSU and WFO] CWSU Weather Impact Playbook for your forecast area [RESOURCE]
    • [CORE for WFO] NWSI 10-503 Area Forecast Discussion Specifications
    • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
  • Ability 1. Identify NWS aviation operational partners (e.g., FAA Air Traffic Controllers (ARTCC, Tower, TRACON, ATCSCC), airline and aviation industry dispatch and flight planners, DOD, NASA, Lockheed Martin Flight Services, and private weather vendors supporting airline/FAA).
    • Skill 1.1 Data mine using the NWS Outreach & Education Event System (NOEES), state DOT aviation division, EAA, AOPA, FAA, etc.
      • [CORE for all] NOEES training (2 min, 20 sec) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for all] NOEES training (LMS module; 29 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE - All must be aware of this resource] NWS Outreach & Education Event system (NOEES) [RESOURCE]
  • Ability 2. Establish a positive relationship with NWS aviation operational partners.
    • Skill 2.1 Communicate effectively (oral, written, social skills, etc.)
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • NWSTC - MGT06 - Field Operations Management (residence course, 4.5 days) [TRAINING]
      • NWS regional leadership [TRAINING]
        • BLAST - Building Leaders for a Solid Tomorrow (SRH) [TRAINING]
        • LIFT - Leadership and Innovation for Tomorrow (WRH) [TRAINING]
        • LEAD - Leadership Excellence and Development (CRH) [TRAINING]
      • NWS Diversity Council, Diversity Management Curriculum (DMC) Courses (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Diversity
          • Leading Generations X and Next (Intro level; 1.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Effective Intergender Relationships (Intro level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Past Clashes: Valuing Team Diversity (Intermediate level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Diversity on the Job: The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workforce (Advanced; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Leading Silent Generation and Baby Boom Workers (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Designing a Diversity Initiative (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Emotional Intelligence
          • What is Emotional Intelligence (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Emotionally Intelligent Leader (Advanced; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communication
          • The Art of Global Communication (Intro level; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Leadership
          • Energizing and Empowering Employees (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Model Leader (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Results by Building Relationships (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Mentoring Effectively (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • Diversity Modules for Everyone (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Introduction to Work Force Generations (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Culture on Communication (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Listening for Comprehension (5.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating a Shared Vision (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Process of Interpersonal Communication (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Assertiveness from Inside to Outside (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Basics of Listening (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Business Etiquette and Professionalism Simulation (0.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • AVN PDS team recommended LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Listening Essentials (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Targeting Your Message (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Being Approachable (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Know Your Readers and Your Purpose (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: How to Write Clearly and Concisely (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: Improving Your Listening Skills (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Strategies for Communicating with Tact and Diplomacy (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Using E-mail and Instant Messaging Effectively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • Other LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Communicating to get results (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating for Contacts (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering the Message (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Culture and Its Effect on Communication (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Preparing to Communicate Effectively at the "C" Level (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Value of Peer Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: The Basics of Listening (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating Assertively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Essential Skills for Professional Telephone Calls (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating Across Cultures (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Improving Communication in Cross-cultural Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Senior Executives (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Situation and Style When Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Editing and Proofreading (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Parts of Speech (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Working with Words (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Punctuation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Sentence Construction (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Common Usage Errors (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Addressing and Redistributing E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Managing Your E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Forming Peer Relationships and Alliances at Work (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management - Section 4: Briefings (LMS COMET module; 40 min + job sheets) [TRAINING]
      • Basic Briefing Training for Incident Support (LMS module) [TRAINING]
      • NWSChat Documentation [RESOURCE]
        • NWSChat - Terms of Use (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS Procedural Instruction - NWSI 10-1722 (10-15 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS IT Passwork Policy (1 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Security Whitepapger (5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Live Webinar (mp4 format; 27 min) [TRAINING]
        • NWSChat - Supported Chat Client Installation and Configuration (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ) (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSBot Information (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
      • Toastmasters [RESOURCE]
      • graduateschool.edu [RESOURCE]
    • Skill 2.2 Exhibit a thorough understanding of aviation partner organizational culture and jargon.
      • [CORE for all] Office - On the Job Training - SOP, Shadowing, Proficiency Checklist [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for CWSU] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" - Section 2.4 Communication (LMS COMET module; 10-20 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
  • Ability 3. Explain how the National Airspace System (NAS) works.
    • Skill 3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of how the NAS works.
      • [CORE for all] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" - Section 2.2 The NAS and FAA Operational Infrastructure (LMS COMET module; 12-18 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for all] NWSTC Aviation Operations Online Course - FAA Programs (10-15 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for all] CWSU Operations (LMS course; 30 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • "Traffic Flow Management in the NAS" by T MacPhail (OCWWS AFP page; 60 min; pdf document; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [REFERNCE]
      • FAA Traffic Management Initiative (TMI) (10 min) [REFERENCE]
      • NOAA/NWS NextGen Weather Program - Home [RESOURCE]
        • NOAA/NWS NextGen Weather Program - NextGen 101 (2-3 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NOAA/NWS NextGen Weather Program - 4-D Data Cube (2-3 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NOAA/NWS NextGen Weather Program - 4-D Weather Single Authoritative Source (5-8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NOAA/NWS NextGen Weather Program - Verification (7-10 min) [RESOURCE]
      • Traffic Flow Management Weather Requirements Working Group (TRWG) Program Review (PowerPoint; 40 min) [REFERENCE]
  • Ability 4. Explain the operations, responsibilities, and needs of NWS aviation operational partners.
    • Skill 4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of NWS aviation partners' operations and responsibilities
      • [CORE for all] NWSTC Aviation Operations Online Course (2 hr) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for all] DLAC 2: Basic Terminal Forecast Strategies - Lesson 1: Know Your Customers (LMS COMET module; 70-80 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for all] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" - Section 2.3 Background and Skills of Air Traffic Personnel (LMS COMET module; 5 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • "Traffic Flow Management in the NAS" by T MacPhail (OCWWS AFP page; 60 min; pdf document; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [REFERNCE]
    • Skill 4.2 Demonstrate knowledge of NWS aviation operational partner needs
      • [CORE for all] NWSTC Aviation Operations Online Course - Weather Impacts (20 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for CWSU and WFO] CWSU Weather Impact Playbook for your forecast area [REFERENCE]
      • [CORE for all] DLAC 2: Basic Terminal Forecast Strategies - Lesson 1: Know Your Customers (LMS COMET module; 70-80 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for all] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" - Section 2.3 Background and Skills of Air Traffic Personnel (LMS COMET module; 5 min) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • "Coping with Sky-High Jet Fuel Prices" by G Ingram, Air Transport Association of America (OCWWS AFP page; 45 min; PowerPoint; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
  • Ability 5. Apply the principles of aviation decision support service (DSS) to maximize the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
    • Skill 5.1 Create and/or utilize a local aviation decision support services (DSS) program
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • DSS Deployment Boot Camp by Kim Runk (10 min) [REFERENCE]
      • Traffic Flow Management Weather Requirements Working Group (TRWG) Program Review (PowerPoint; 40 min) [REFERENCE]
    • Skill 5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of how to effectively coordinate using the Collaborative Convective Forecast Product (CCFP)
      • [CORE for CWSUs] Office - On the Job Training - SOP, Shadowing, Proficiency Checklist
      • [CORE for CWSUs] AWC CCFP FYI/Help page [RESOURCE]
        • [CORE for CWSUs] CCFP Quick Reference Guide (2-4 min) [REFERENCE]
        • [CORE for CWSUs] CCFP Product Description Document (3-7 min) [REFERENCE]
        • [CORE for CWSUs] CCFP Training (25 min) [TRAINING]
      • NWSChat Documentation [RESOURCE]
        • NWSChat - Terms of Use (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS Procedural Instruction - NWSI 10-1722 (10-15 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS IT Passwork Policy (1 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Security Whitepapger (5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Live Webinar (mp4 format; 27 min) [TRAINING]
        • NWSChat - Supported Chat Client Installation and Configuration (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ) (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSBot Information (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
  • Ability 6. Explain the potential impacts of NWS aviation products and services on NWS aviation operational partners.
    • Skill 6.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the impacts of NWS aviation products on operational partners.
      • [CORE for all] NWSTC Aviation Operations Online Course (2 hr) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for CWSUs] "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" (LMS/COMET; Basic level; 3 hr) [TRAINING]
      • [CORE for CWSU and WFO] CWSU Weather Impact Playbook for your forecast area [RESOURCE]
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • DLAC 1, Lesson 3: Customer Impacts and TAFS (LMS/COMET; Intermediate level) [TRAINING]
        • [CORE for all] DLAC 1, Lesson 3a: Customer Impacts: Forecasting Fog and Low Stratus (Intermediate Level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET) [TRAINING]
        • [CORE for WFOs] DLAC 1, Lesson 3b: Writing Effective TAFs (Intermediate Level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 1, Lesson 3c: Case Study: A Northern Plains Cold-Air Outbreak Event (Intermediate Level; 2 hr) (NWS LMS/COMET) [TRAINING]
      • DLAC 2: Producing Customer-focused TAFs (LMS/COMET Course) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Basic Terminal Forecast Strategies (Intermediate level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
          • [CORE for all] DLAC 2: Basic Terminal Forecast Strategies - Lesson 1: Know Your Customers (LMS COMET module; 70-80 min) [TRAINING]
          • [CORE for all] DLAC 2: Basic Terminal Forecast Strategies - Lesson 2: Customer Friendly TAFs (LMS COMET module; 40-50 min) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Convective Weather (Intermediate level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Winds and LLWS (Intermediate level; 3 hr) (LMS Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Winter Weather (Intermediate level; 1.5-2.0 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Ceilings and Visibility (Intermediate level; 1.5-2.0 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
      • "Weather Flying" by Robert Buck (book) [RESOURCE]
  • Ability 7. Coordinate with peers (e.g., other NWS aviation meteorologists) to assure clear and consistent aviation products and services.
    • Skill 7.1 Communicate effectively (oral, written, social skills, etc.)
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • NWSTC - MGT06 - Field Operations Management (residence course, 4.5 days) [TRAINING]
      • NWS regional leadership [TRAINING]
        • BLAST - Building Leaders for a Solid Tomorrow (SRH) [TRAINING]
        • LIFT - Leadership and Innovation for Tomorrow (WRH) [TRAINING]
        • LEAD - Leadership Excellence and Development (CRH) [TRAINING]
      • NWS Diversity Council, Diversity Management Curriculum (DMC) Courses (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Diversity
          • Leading Generations X and Next (Intro level; 1.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Effective Intergender Relationships (Intro level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Past Clashes: Valuing Team Diversity (Intermediate level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Diversity on the Job: The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workforce (Advanced; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Leading Silent Generation and Baby Boom Workers (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Designing a Diversity Initiative (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Emotional Intelligence
          • What is Emotional Intelligence (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Emotionally Intelligent Leader (Advanced; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communication
          • The Art of Global Communication (Intro level; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Leadership
          • Energizing and Empowering Employees (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Model Leader (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Results by Building Relationships (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Mentoring Effectively (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • Diversity Modules for Everyone (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Introduction to Work Force Generations (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Culture on Communication (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Listening for Comprehension (5.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating a Shared Vision (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Process of Interpersonal Communication (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Assertiveness from Inside to Outside (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Basics of Listening (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Business Etiquette and Professionalism Simulation (0.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • AVN PDS team recommended LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Listening Essentials (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Targeting Your Message (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Being Approachable (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Know Your Readers and Your Purpose (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: How to Write Clearly and Concisely (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: Improving Your Listening Skills (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Strategies for Communicating with Tact and Diplomacy (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Using E-mail and Instant Messaging Effectively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • Other LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Communicating to get results (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating for Contacts (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering the Message (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Culture and Its Effect on Communication (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Preparing to Communicate Effectively at the "C" Level (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Value of Peer Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: The Basics of Listening (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating Assertively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Essential Skills for Professional Telephone Calls (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating Across Cultures (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Improving Communication in Cross-cultural Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Senior Executives (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Situation and Style When Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Editing and Proofreading (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Parts of Speech (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Working with Words (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Punctuation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Sentence Construction (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Common Usage Errors (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Addressing and Redistributing E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Managing Your E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Forming Peer Relationships and Alliances at Work (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management - Section 4: Briefings (LMS COMET module; 40 min + job sheets) [TRAINING]
      • Basic Briefing Training for Incident Support (LMS module) [TRAINING]
      • NWSChat Documentation [RESOURCE]
        • NWSChat - Terms of Use (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS Procedural Instruction - NWSI 10-1722 (10-15 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS IT Passwork Policy (1 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Security Whitepapger (5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Live Webinar (mp4 format; 27 min) [TRAINING]
        • NWSChat - Supported Chat Client Installation and Configuration (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ) (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSBot Information (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
      • Toastmasters [RESOURCE]
      • graduateschool.edu [RESOURCE]
    • Skill 7.2 Write an effective Aviation Forecast Discussion (AFD)
      • [CORE for WFO] NWSI 10-503 Area Forecast Discussion Specifications
      • [CORE for WFO] Office - On the Job Training - SOP, Shadowing, Proficiency Checklist
      • DLAC 2: Producing Customer-focused TAFs (LMS/COMET Course) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Convective Weather (Intermediate level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Winds and LLWS (Intermediate level; 3 hr) (LMS Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Winter Weather (Intermediate level; 1.5-2.0 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Ceilings and Visibility (Intermediate level; 1.5-2.0 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
    • Skill 7.3 Demonstrate knowledge of when to coordinate (NWSChat, telephone, social media, etc.)
      • [CORE for all] Office - On the Job Training - SOP, Shadowing, Proficiency Checklist
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • NWSChat Documentation [RESOURCE]
        • NWSChat - Terms of Use (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS Procedural Instruction - NWSI 10-1722 (10-15 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS IT Passwork Policy (1 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Security Whitepapger (5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Live Webinar (mp4 format; 27 min) [TRAINING]
        • NWSChat - Supported Chat Client Installation and Configuration (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ) (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSBot Information (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
      • 12 Planet Chat end-user manual
      • Spark IM operator manual
      • DLAC 2: Producing Customer-focused TAFs (LMS/COMET Course) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Convective Weather (Intermediate level; 2 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Winds and LLWS (Intermediate level; 3 hr) (LMS Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Winter Weather (Intermediate level; 1.5-2.0 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
        • DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Ceilings and Visibility (Intermediate level; 1.5-2.0 hr) (LMS/COMET Module) [TRAINING]
  • Ability 8. Provide weather training to NWS aviation operational partners.
    • Skill 8.1 Communicate effectively (oral, written, social skills, etc.)
      • NWSTC - MGT06 - Field Operations Management (residence course, 4.5 days) [TRAINING]
      • NWS regional leadership [TRAINING]
        • BLAST - Building Leaders for a Solid Tomorrow (SRH) [TRAINING]
        • LIFT - Leadership and Innovation for Tomorrow (WRH) [TRAINING]
        • LEAD - Leadership Excellence and Development (CRH) [TRAINING]
      • NWS Diversity Council, Diversity Management Curriculum (DMC) Courses (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Diversity
          • Leading Generations X and Next (Intro level; 1.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Effective Intergender Relationships (Intro level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Past Clashes: Valuing Team Diversity (Intermediate level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Diversity on the Job: The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workforce (Advanced; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Leading Silent Generation and Baby Boom Workers (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Designing a Diversity Initiative (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Emotional Intelligence
          • What is Emotional Intelligence (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Emotionally Intelligent Leader (Advanced; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communication
          • The Art of Global Communication (Intro level; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Leadership
          • Energizing and Empowering Employees (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Model Leader (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Results by Building Relationships (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Mentoring Effectively (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • Diversity Modules for Everyone (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Introduction to Work Force Generations (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Culture on Communication (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Listening for Comprehension (5.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating a Shared Vision (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Process of Interpersonal Communication (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Assertiveness from Inside to Outside (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Basics of Listening (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Business Etiquette and Professionalism Simulation (0.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • AVN PDS team recommended LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Listening Essentials (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Targeting Your Message (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Being Approachable (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Know Your Readers and Your Purpose (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: How to Write Clearly and Concisely (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: Improving Your Listening Skills (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Strategies for Communicating with Tact and Diplomacy (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Using E-mail and Instant Messaging Effectively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • Other LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Communicating to get results (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating for Contacts (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering the Message (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Culture and Its Effect on Communication (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Preparing to Communicate Effectively at the "C" Level (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Value of Peer Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: The Basics of Listening (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating Assertively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Essential Skills for Professional Telephone Calls (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating Across Cultures (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Improving Communication in Cross-cultural Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Senior Executives (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Situation and Style When Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Editing and Proofreading (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Parts of Speech (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Working with Words (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Punctuation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Sentence Construction (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Common Usage Errors (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Addressing and Redistributing E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Managing Your E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Forming Peer Relationships and Alliances at Work (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management - Section 4: Briefings (LMS COMET module; 40 min + job sheets) [TRAINING]
      • Basic Briefing Training for Incident Support (LMS module) [TRAINING]
      • NWSChat Documentation [RESOURCE]
        • NWSChat - Terms of Use (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS Procedural Instruction - NWSI 10-1722 (10-15 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS IT Passwork Policy (1 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Security Whitepapger (5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Live Webinar (mp4 format; 27 min) [TRAINING]
        • NWSChat - Supported Chat Client Installation and Configuration (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ) (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSBot Information (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
      • Toastmasters [RESOURCE]
      • graduateschool.edu [RESOURCE]
    • Skill 8.2 Plan, develop, and deliver effective multimedia presentations (web, video, PowerPoint, social media, etc.)
      • Basic Presentation Skills (LMS SkillSoft) series [TRAINING]
        • Basic Presentation Skills: Planning a Presentation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Basic Presentation Skills: Creating a Presentation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • [CORE for CWSUs and AFPs] Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • DSS Deployment Boot Camp: "Developing & Delivering Effective Presentations" by Jennifer Zeltwanger (OCWWS AFP web page; 35 min; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
      • Local Customer Outreach by Boustead and Adolphson (OCWWS AFP web page; 80 min; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
      • OCWWS Aviation focal point resources: Outreach (OCWWS AFP page; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [RESOURCE]
        • ADDS brochure (OCWWS AFP page; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [BROCHURE]
        • NWS/NLSC Aviation Weather Services brochure (OCWWS AFP page; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [BROCHURE]
      • "It's Story Time" - Weather Story Guidelines for NWS WR" by Gina Eosco [TRAINING]
        • "It's Story Time" - Weather Story Guidelines for NWS WR" by Gina Eosco (OCWWS AFP web page; 30 min; pdf; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
        • "It's Story Time - Weather Story Guidelines for NWS WR" by Gina Eosco (OCWWS AFP web page; PowerPoint; 80 min; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
        • "It's Story Time" - Weather Story Guidelines for NWS WR" by Gina Eosco (OCWWS AFP web page; wmv voice recording; 80 min; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
      • "Digital Art Guidelines for Publications (Journals)" (AMS authors' guides; 5 min) [REFERENCE]
    • Skill 8.3 [CORE for all - Must be aware of these resources] Inform partners and customers about pre-existing aviation weather training resources
      • CWSU Operations (LMS course; 30 min) [TRAINING]
      • NWS Jetstream - Online School for Weather [TRAINING]
        • The Atmosphere (30 min) [TRAINING]
        • The Ocean (45 min) [TRAINING]
        • Global Weather (35 min) [TRAINING]
        • Synoptic Meteorology (45 min) [TRAINING]
        • Thunderstorms (40 min) [TRAINING]
        • Lightning (25 min) [TRAINING]
        • Derechos (20 min) [TRAINING]
        • Tropical Weather (60 min) [TRAINING]
        • Doppler Radar (60 min) [TRAINING]
        • Remote Sensing (20 min) [TRAINING]
        • Tsunamis (70 min) [TRAINING]
        • National Weather Service (20 min) [TRAINING]
        • Weather on the Web (25 min) [TRAINING]
        • Appendix [REFERENCE]
      • AOPA WeatherWise training library [TRAINING]
        • AOPA WeatherWise - Aircraft Icing (40 min) [TRAINING]
        • AOPA WeatherWise - Thunderstorms and ATC (20 min) [TRAINING]
        • AOPA WeatherWise - WeatherWise: Practical Tips and Tactical Tricks (15 min) [TRAINING]
      • "Aviation Wx Theory for Pilots" by NWA [TRAINING]
        • Introduction (29 min) [TRAINING]
        • Aircraft Performance (16 min) [TRAINING]
        • Application of Weather Theory (55 min) [TRAINING]
        • Aviation Weather Forecasts (not yet created) [TRAINING]
      • LMS COMET Aviation Weather Modules (skill level=1 (Basic)) [TRAINING]
        • "The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management" (3 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Fog: Its Processes and Impacts to Aviation and Aviation Forecasting (2-3 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Volcanic Ash: Introduction (15-30 min) [TRAINING]
        • Volcanic Ash: Volcanism (45-60 min) [TRAINING]
        • Volcanic Ash: Observation Tools and Dispersion Models (45-60 min) [TRAINING]
        • Volcanic Ash: Impacts to Aviation, Climate, Maritime Operations, and Society (45-60 min) [TRAINING]
        • Thermally-forced Circulation I: Sea Breezes (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Thermally-forced Circulation II: Mountain/Valley Breezes (30 min) [TRAINING]
        • Gap Winds (1.5-2.0 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Low-Level Coastal Jets (1-2 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Space Weather Basics (45-60 min) [TRAINING]
      • OCWWS Aviation focal point resources: Training [TRAINING]
        • "NWS Portland Aviation Forecast Operations" by C Rockey (OCWWS AFP page; requires NOAA LDAP login/password; 25 min) [TRAINING]
        • "Aviation Weather in Minnesota" by M Bardou/A Berge (OCWWS AFP page; requires NOAA LDAP login/password; 40 min) [TRAINING]
        • "Weather to Fly" (OCWWS Publication) [RESOURCE]
      • AWC's "The Front" Newsletter" [RESOURCE]
      • NWS/FAA "Aviation Weather for Pilots and Flight Operations Personnel" (AC 00-6A) (5-6 hr) [REFERENCE]
      • NWS/FAA "Aviation Weather Services" (AC 00-45G) (11-13 hr) [REFERENCE]
    • Skill 8.4 CWSU meteorologists provide weather training to FAA Air Traffic Controllers
      • [CORE for CWSU - Trainer(s) must be aware of these resources] WDTB's CWSU-ATC Training Library (For use by NWS CWSU's to train FAA controllers only) [TRAINING]
        • Hazardous Weather - Winter (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
          • Hazardous Weather (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (6 hr, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • Adverse Wind (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Instrument (IFR) Weather and Mountain Obscuration (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
          • Turbulence (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • Icing (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
        • Hazardous Weather - Summer (WDTB; access requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
          • Thunderstorm (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
          • Low-Level Wind Shear (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • High Density Altitude (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (20 min) [TRAINING]
        • Fundamentals of Weather (WDTB; access requires NOAA LDAP login/password; Release: July 2012) [TRAINING]
          • Fundamentals of Weather (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (4 hrs, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • The Earth's Atmosphere (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (20 min) [TRAINING]
          • Atmospheric Moisture, Clouds, and Wind (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • Air Masses and Fronts (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
          • Precipitation (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (20 min) [TRAINING]
          • National Weather Service Aviation Weather Offices (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • Local Winds (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
        • METAR/SPECI and PIREP (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password; Expected release October 2012) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (7 hrs, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Type of Report, Station Identifier, Date and Time of Report, and Report Modifier (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (55 min) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Wind Group (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Visibility and Runway Visual Range Groups (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Present Weather Group (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Sky Condition Group (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (55 min) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Temperature/Dew Point and Altimeter Setting Groups (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Remarks (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (60 min) [TRAINING]
          • METAR/SPECI: Outside the U.S. (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (60 min) [TRAINING]
          • Pilot Weather Report (PIREP) (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (60 min) [TRAINING]
        • Aviation Weather Forecasts and Advisories (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password; Expected release May 2013) [TRAINING]
          • Aviation Weather Forecasts and Advisories (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (6 hrs, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (70 min) [TRAINING]
          • TAF: Outside the U.S. (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • SIGMET (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • SIGMET: Outside the Conterminous U.S. (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Convective SIGMET (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • AIRMET (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • Center Weather Advisory (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Meteorological Impact Statement (MIS) (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Wind and Temperature Aloft Forecast (FB) (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
        • WSR-88D Weather Radar (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password; Expected release October 2013) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Basic Operation, Principles, and Products (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (8 hr, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Basic Operation(WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Principles of Weather Radar (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (60 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Base Reflectivity Product (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (20 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Composite Reflectivity Product (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (40 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Layer Composite Reflectivity Product (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: VAD Wind Profile Product (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (20 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Echo Tops Product (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Mosaics (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (45 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Product Interpretation (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (5 hrs, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Stratiform, Convective, and Embedded Convective Precipitation Types (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (60 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Hook Echo (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (10 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Tropical Storm/Hurricane (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Bright Band (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Fine Line (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Ground Clutter (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Anomalous Propagation (AP) (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Chaff (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Interference Spike (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (10 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Angels and Ghosts (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (15 min) [TRAINING]
          • WSR-88D Weather Radar: Wind Shear Zones (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (10 min) [TRAINING]
        • Weather Satellite (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password; Expected release August 2014) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Introduction to Satellite Imagery (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (7 hrs, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (20 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Visible Images (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (50 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Infrared Images (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Cloud Types, Formation, and Categorical Tops (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (40 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Restrictions to Visibility (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (3 hrs, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Low Stratus and Fog (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (50 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Haze (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (20 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Smoke (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Blowing Dust (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Volcanic Ash (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Mesoscale Phenomena (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (5 hrs, root lesson) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Thunderstorm (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Arc Cloud (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (40 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Sea Breeze, Land Breeze, and Lake Breeze (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (50 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Lake Effect (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (25 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Valley Breeze (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (30 min) [TRAINING]
          • Weather Satellite: Mountain Waves (WDTB; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) (35 min) [TRAINING]
      • AWC's "The Front" Newsletter"
  • Ability 9. Obtain feedback from NWS aviation operational partners.
    • Skill 9.1 Communicate effectively (oral, written, social skills, etc.)
      • [CORE for All] "Weather Decision Support for the National Airspace System" [COMET/TRAINING, Under Development]
      • NWSTC - MGT06 - Field Operations Management (residence course, 4.5 days) [TRAINING]
      • NWS regional leadership [TRAINING]
        • BLAST - Building Leaders for a Solid Tomorrow (SRH) [TRAINING]
        • LIFT - Leadership and Innovation for Tomorrow (WRH) [TRAINING]
        • LEAD - Leadership Excellence and Development (CRH) [TRAINING]
      • NWS Diversity Council, Diversity Management Curriculum (DMC) Courses (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Diversity
          • Leading Generations X and Next (Intro level; 1.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Effective Intergender Relationships (Intro level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Past Clashes: Valuing Team Diversity (Intermediate level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Diversity on the Job: The Importance of Diversity and the Changing Workforce (Advanced; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Leading Silent Generation and Baby Boom Workers (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Designing a Diversity Initiative (Advanced; 3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Emotional Intelligence
          • What is Emotional Intelligence (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Emotionally Intelligent Leader (Advanced; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communication
          • The Art of Global Communication (Intro level; 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Leadership
          • Energizing and Empowering Employees (Intro level; 2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • The Model Leader (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Getting Results by Building Relationships (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
          • Mentoring Effectively (Intermediate level; 2.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • Diversity Modules for Everyone (LMS SkillSoft) [TRAINING]
        • Introduction to Work Force Generations (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Culture on Communication (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Listening for Comprehension (5.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating a Shared Vision (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Process of Interpersonal Communication (4.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Assertiveness from Inside to Outside (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • The Basics of Listening (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Business Etiquette and Professionalism Simulation (0.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • AVN PDS team recommended LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Listening Essentials (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Targeting Your Message (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Being Approachable (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating with Confidence (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Know Your Readers and Your Purpose (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: How to Write Clearly and Concisely (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: Improving Your Listening Skills (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Strategies for Communicating with Tact and Diplomacy (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Using E-mail and Instant Messaging Effectively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Developing Strategic Peer Relationships in Your Organization (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • Other LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Communicating to get results (2.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating for Contacts (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering the Message (3.0 hrs) [TRAINING]
        • Culture and Its Effect on Communication (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Preparing to Communicate Effectively at the "C" Level (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Value of Peer Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Listening Essentials: The Basics of Listening (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Interpersonal Communication: Communicating Assertively (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Essential Skills for Professional Telephone Calls (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Communicating Across Cultures (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Improving Communication in Cross-cultural Relationships (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Senior Executives (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Impact of Situation and Style When Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Delivering a Difficult Message with Diplomacy and Tact (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Writing: Editing and Proofreading (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Parts of Speech (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: The Mechanics of Writing (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Working with Words (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Punctuation (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Sentence Construction (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Business Grammar: Common Usage Errors (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Addressing and Redistributing E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Managing Your E-mail (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Forming Peer Relationships and Alliances at Work (1 hr) [TRAINING]
      • The Impact of Weather on Air Traffic Management - Section 4: Briefings (LMS COMET module; 40 min + job sheets) [TRAINING]
      • Basic Briefing Training for Incident Support (LMS module) [TRAINING]
      • NWSChat Documentation [RESOURCE]
        • NWSChat - Terms of Use (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS Procedural Instruction - NWSI 10-1722 (10-15 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWS IT Passwork Policy (1 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Security Whitepapger (5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSChat Live Webinar (mp4 format; 27 min) [TRAINING]
        • NWSChat - Supported Chat Client Installation and Configuration (8 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ) (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
        • NWSChat - NWSBot Information (3-5 min) [REFERENCE]
      • Toastmasters [RESOURCE]
      • graduateschool.edu [RESOURCE]
    • Skill 9.2 Obtain feedback using: Surveys, web, NWS Chat, social media, conferences, meetings, etc.
      • [CORE for AFP] NWSI 10-802 Aviation Outreach (5 min) [REFERENCE]
      • [CORE for CWSU MIC] NWSI 10-814 CWSU Site Review Program (20 min) [REFERENCE]
      • Local Customer Outreach by Boustead and Adolphson (OCWWS AFP web page; 80 min; requires NOAA LDAP login/password) [TRAINING]
      • Effectively Using Customer-focused Research Meetings (LMS SkillSoft course, 3.5 hrs) [TRAINING]
      • LMS SkillSoft courses recommended by AVN PDS team [TRAINING]
        • Receiving Feedback and Criticism (1 hr) [TRAINING]
        • The Facilitator Role (4 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Facilitative Fundamentals: Tools and Techniques (4.5 hr) [TRAINING]
      • Other LMS SkillSoft courses [TRAINING]
        • Facilitative Tools and Formats: Offering Options (4.5 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Facilitative Leadership (4.5 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Facilitating Difficult Situations (5 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Facilitating Meetings and Work Groups (4.5 hr) [TRAINING]
        • Facilitating Successfully Simulation (0.5 hr) [TRAINING]
      • Meetings/Conferences/Events [RESOURCE]
        • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Meetings and Events Archives [REFERENCE]
        • World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - Aeronautical Meteorology Programme [REFERENCE]
        • International Air Transport Association (IATA) meetings [REFERENCE]
        • NBAA Friends and Partners of Aviation Weather (FPAW) meetings [RESOURCE]
        • Airlines for America meetings [RESOURCE]
        • EAA Air Venture Oshkosh [RESOURCE]
        • Sun n' Fun [RESOURCE]