Skip navigationMobileHelpSite map Default text size Larger text size High contrast page

Aviation training

Weather is one of the greatest impacts on aviation. As leaders in aviation meteorology we have developed a wide range of training courses to help the aviation community better understand and interpret met. information. Our training courses can be given either at the world-renowned Met Office College in Exeter or at a site convenient to you.


A wind sock and a cloudy sky

General aviation (GA) and specialist training

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.

GA courses

An airplane against an evening sky

Airline training

Specifically designed for airline personnel, our courses are designed to help students better understand and interpret meteorological information so they can optimise operations and safety.

Training for airlines

A snowy airport and runways.

Airport training

Critical to safe and efficient operations, this course teaches the essentials required to make informed decisions relating to winter conditions, a must for anyone involved in winter operations.

Airport training

Air traffic control tower

Air traffic control (ATC) training

Training to observers to meet ICAO requirements. We are contracted by the UK Met. Authority (CAA) to train all airfield observers, so we deliver comprehensive aviation meteorological training in line with your needs.

ATC training

A plane coming in to land

Met. service providers’ training

The Met Office offers aeronautical meteorological personnel training in line with ICAO requirements and the guidance described in Supplement No. 1 to WMO-No. 258.

The training we provide
Oilrig against a sunset

Offshore met. observer training

Training provided by the Met Office, for meteorological observers in support of offshore helicopter operations.

Offshore met. observer training