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Request for a License to Practice as a Maintenance Supervisor

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A document issued by the Center authorizing the individual to perform work or activities related to the duties of a Maintenance Supervisor, in accordance with the requirements of the National Center for Meteorology.

License Requirements
License Fees

Application submission through the platform:

  • A declaration affirming the authenticity of the documents.
  • Payment of the required service fee.
  • Submission of approval or authorization from the employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
  • Attach a work experience certificate of no less than 10 years for diploma holders or 5 years for bachelor's degree holders in one of the technical fields specified in the relevant regulations, issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (Insurance Print), showing previous work periods in any meteorological field.
  • Attach a technical diploma from an accredited industrial institute or an intermediate qualification from an accredited secondary training institute in one of the fields of mechanics, electricity, computer, electronics, maintenance, calibration, or any related field relevant to the applicant for the Maintenance Supervisor license.
  • Attach proof of practical qualification or vocational training in one of the meteorological fields from an accredited regional center, a specialized national agency, or a meteorological station accredited by the National Center for Meteorology. This excludes those who have previously worked as a meteorology specialist or technician at any official national center or authority, provided an official certificate confirming that is submitted.
  • Attach a recent certificate of good conduct addressed to the National Center for Meteorology.
  • Attach a valid copy of the national ID or residence permit.
  • Attach a medical examination report.
  • Attach the originals of all documents for verification.
  • Attach a recent personal photo sized 2×3 cm.
  • The license fee will be determined at a later stage.

Clarifications:

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License Requirements
License Fees

Application submission through the platform:

  • Payment of the required service fee.
  • Attach proof of submitting a report to the Center regarding the loss of the professional license card.
  • The license fee will be determined at a later stage.

Clarifications:

  • The beneficiary has the right to request the license and pay the service fee for a maximum of three years.

License Requirements
License Fees

Application submission through the platform:

  • Attach a valid copy of the national ID or residence permit.
  • Payment of the required service fee.
  • Attach an original recent clearance certificate addressed to the National Center for Meteorology.
  • Declaration of the authenticity of the documents.
  • Provide approval or authorization from the employer (if the applicant is a government employee).
  • Submit the original previous license.
  • Attach all original documents for verification.
  • The license fee will be determined at a later stage.

Clarifications:

  • The beneficiary has the right to request the license and pay the service fee for a maximum of three years.
Access & Subscription Details
  • Target Category


    Individuals

  • Service Processing Time


    Issuance: 6–23 working days
    Renewal: 6–23 working days
    Replacement for Lost Document: 6–17 working days

  • Validity Period of Permit/License


    License: 1 year / 2 years / 3 years

  • Licensing Conditions and General Regulations


  • Customer Service


    Unified Number: 1987

  • Email


FAQs for the Permits/Licensing Service

Government sectors, individuals, and private companies.

  • Issuing permit/license for an observer
  • Issuing license for an advanced observer
  • Issuing license for a senior observer
  • Issuing permit/license for a forecaster
  • Issuing license for a senior forecaster
  • Issuing permit/license for a maintenance technician
  • Issuing license for maintenance supervisor
  • Issuing permit/license for an existing weather station
  • Issuing permit/license for a weather station under construction
  • Issuing permit/license for installation and maintenance works
  • Issuing permit/license for managing and operating weather stations
  • Issuing permit/license for calibration of weather stations
  • Publishing and utilizing meteorological data
  • Licensing for non-profit meteorological services

Applications are submitted via the Center’s website.

There are general requirements and specific requirements for each service. These can be reviewed through the website.

The execution time varies by service and can be reviewed on the website.

Once service approval is granted, the beneficiary will receive an invoice via email. The fee can be paid through the “SADAD” service.

Use the "Contact Us" link to choose the issue type and describe the problem. It will be addressed promptly, and you will be contacted. Alternatively, email: cr@ncm.gov.sa.

You can contact the center via the contact options on their website, by email at cr@ncm.gov.sa, or by calling the unified number: 1987.

The National Center for Meteorology operates from 8 AM to 4 PM, Sunday to Thursday.