Aviation plays an important role in the global economy and weather is accountable for the largest percentage of delayed or canceled flights. This describes the necessity for timely and accurate forecast information for the aviation industry. There are jobs for aviation meteorology from the private sector, government, and military. Whether you are interested in aviation or high-impact weather forecasting there is something in this session for you. The session will include an overview of aviation meteorology, along with three lightning talks from experts in the field. A Q&A session will follow, allowing students to ask the panelist questions.