We are professional weather observers that support the FAA with weather operations at over 100 of the busiest airports across the United States and Puerto Rico.
USCWOA urges Congress to move forward with a long-term FAA reauthorization in order to provide stable funding and certainty for our critical safety program, along with others.
Inclement weather can strike fast, but the Contract Weather Observers are faster. Our hundreds of professional weather observers work every day to ensure that American skies are safe to fly in.
It is a stressful time for Americans right now due to the pandemic. Air travel should not be. Rest assured that Contract Weather Observers are working to ensure that your flight is as safe, relaxing, and stress-free as possible!
From before you take-off until after you land, CWOs work with pilots, air traffic controllers, and members of your flight crew to ensure you have a safe flight. Call your Representatives and Senators and ensure they support our critical program so we can ensure you can #FlySafe
The roles of Contract Weather Observers are often unknown, but are essential to keeping travelers safe. From before take-off until after landing, we work to ensure you have a safe journey. Engage your Congressional officials to ensure they support our critical service
"As we welcome Americans back to the skies, it is important that all CWOs are working to protect our passengers, pilots and crews. USCWOA and CWOs everywhere are always here to ensure you can get to your destination – rain or shine!"
"USCWOA’s direct advocacy to Congress has been heard and we are protected in the FY 2021 House Transportation Appropriations legislation. Call your representatives and urge them to support the legislation!"
"Contract weather observers provide vital services to keep the Aviation industry safe and on the move. We are pleased that Congress has again acted to protect our program in the annual appropriations process to ensure the continued safety of flyers."
“Contract Weather Observers play an essential part in the safety of flyers. This is why our work is more important than ever. We remain engaged with the aviation industry and are working to adapt to our new normal.”
“As the aviation industry adapts to the rapidly changing world, USCWOA is continually monitoring the changes and their impacts to our members. We are committed to the health and safety of our workers and the health and safety of everyone flying.”
"USCWOA remains engaged with Federal Aviation Administration officials during this unprecedented time. We are working steadfastly to continue to keep the profile of our organization raised and track all COVID-19 relief for the aviation industry."
"USCWOA continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on all sites around the country. We are committed to ensuring hours remain intact and that our workforce stays healthy during this difficult time."
"During this unprecedented time, USCWOA members have continued to ensure that those of you who are flying can do so safely without fear of weather disturbances."
Rob is our Champion for the Senate with Signal Group! He is so awesome! Both Sam Whitehorn and Rob are very deserving of this Honor! We are forever indebted to them for their hard work to help educate Congress about us and our important program.
This afternoon, Chairman @RepBillShuster joined his colleagues from the House & Senate at the White House for the enactment of H.R. 302 - a bill to authorize the FAA for 5 years which also contained critical disaster recovery reforms. Read more: https://t.co/mZO2fWACdr