Buddy Ritchie, PhD, 2015 Chair Board of Certified Consulting Meteorologists Jennifer M. Call, 2016 Chair Board of Certified Consulting Meteorologists AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) Program

TheWhat,Why,Where, and How of the AMS CCM Program

1.To foster the establishment and maintenance of a high level of professional competency and mature and ethical counsel in the field of consulting meteorology; 2.To provide a basis on which a client seeking assistance on problems of a meteorological nature may be confident of mature, competent, and ethical professional counsel; 3.To provide incentive for the continued professional growth of the meteorologist after completion of his or her academic training; 4.To enhance the prestige, authority, and success of consulting meteorology specifically, and of professional meteorology generally, by promoting a consistently high order of professional activity so that CCMs are recognized as leaders in their areas of expertise. What is the Purpose of the CCM Program?

What are the Basic Qualities of a CCM? Knowledge A high level of Knowledge in the atmospheric sciences Knowledge A high level of Knowledge in the atmospheric sciences Character Demonstrated Character of mature, competent, and ethical counsel Character Demonstrated Character of mature, competent, and ethical counsel Experience at least 5 years of Experience in applying that knowledge Experience at least 5 years of Experience in applying that knowledge

The AMS CCM Program: examines candidates and certifies those who are successful provides a system to ensure the CCMs maintain a high level of professional competence What is the AMS CCM Program?

Professional certification demonstrates your commitment to: Why a Professional Certification for Meteorologists? the highest level of service to: clients and general public industry government agencies academic institutions the highest standards of professional practice a strict code of ethics continuing professional development contributions to community and profession

American Meteorological Society stands behind the CCM program Every CCM stands behind your professionalism You prove to yourself that you possess the attributes of a CCM You are competitive in the marketplace Your knowledge, skills, and credibility will become better known within the community Your clients know they are receiving the highest quality service You can have a lifelong association with other CCMs and opportunities for knowledge sharing You have an opportunity to serve within the CCM community Your long term value of the CCM program far outweighs the effort Why Become a CCM?

<5% of AMS members have earned the CCM designation –Only 712 awarded in 58 year history –Still 276 active CCMs In 2013 US private meteorology industry earned revenues in excess of $3 billion dollars and growing Your Competitors are CCMs –Check the back pages of BAMS Some Government contracts are calling for CCMs Some companies give raises when you become a CCM

Where Do CCMs Work?

Personally owned companies U.S. government agencies State agencies Private industry Academia CONUS and worldwide Experts in specific industries Full-time consultants Part-time consultants over and above their regular employment Where Do CCMs Provide Services?

Forensic meteorology Atmospheric modeling Atmospheric chemistry Aviation meteorology Marine meteorology Tropical meteorology Radar meteorology Satellite meteorology Climatology Operational forecasting Transportation Some Areas of Expertise

The educational requirements set forth by the AMS At least 5 years of professional experience The respect of your peers in the field When Should You Apply to Become a CCM? If you have met these basic requirements, now is the time to apply. Once you have achieved:

How To Become A CCM? Complete oral exam Complete written exam Submit recent technical report Solicit references Application & fee

Download an application from : Complete it. Submit it. How to get started? It’s as simple as that!

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