Dear Team VATUSA,

VATUSA is announcing changes to our Division’s leadership.  Effective today, VATUSA’s Training Director and Deputy Training Director, Rick Rump and Austin Wilkins, have been removed from their roles.  In addition, VATUSA’s Northeastern Regional Air Traffic Director, Dylan Lundberg, has been removed from their role.

Rick, Austin, and Dylan’s previous accomplishments to VATUSA are notable and have moved our Division forward.  Although they are no longer on the staff team, they will continue to remain VATUSA controllers.

Until new candidates are selected, Mani Manigault has agreed to serve as the Interim Training Director and Interim Northeastern Regional Air Traffic Director.

VATUSA is excited for the future of our organization.  We’re committed to finding new candidates focused on growing our membership, expanding our Division capabilities, and fostering a community centered around fun.  If you’re interested in helping us take our Division to new heights, please consider applying for the Training Director or Northeastern Regional Air Traffic Director positions when those applications open.

Sincerely,

Petey Shivery
VATUSA Communications Director

Applications for this position have closed. Thank you.

We're building a visionary ARTCC at Jacksonville. To help build this ARTCC, we're seeking a qualified, professional, and motivated individual to fill the role of Training Administrator. This individual will oversee the training department and will be responsible for maintaining our compliance with the VATSIM Global Ratings Policy. Additionally, this individual will play an essential role in pushing Jacksonville's cross-border, data-driven, and standardized training agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees, develops, and manages the ZJX ARTCC Training Department
• Works directly with the ZJX ARTCC Air Traffic Manager (ATM), Deputy Air Traffic Manager (DATM), and VATUSA Training Director (VATUSA3)
• Hires facility instructors and mentors, for the purpose of broadening the ARTCC's training capacity, in consultation with the ZJX ATM and DATM
• Develops scenario and training files for usage on Tower Trainer as well as ACSIM
• Administers Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) Examinations on Sweatbox as well as live examinations on the VATSIM Network
• Trains and evaluates members of varying skill levels and controller ratings for the purpose of expanding the ARTCC's controller base
• Develop training policies, materials, and procedures for ZJX
• Assists in VATUSA Southern Region Initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by the ZJX ATM, DATM, and/or VATUSA3

Requirements

• At least a C1 rating
• Have previous training staff experience
• Have no history of disciplinary or unprofessional conduct
• Be capable of working well in a team-oriented environment
• Have a strong knowledge of the National Airspace System, as well as US terminology, phraseology, and US ATC systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of the VATSIM Global Ratings Policy and how it applies to the development of the ZJX ARTCC Training Department
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills in the English Language
• Have the ability to create professional looking documents using Microsoft Word or similar software

Preferred Skills

• Supervisory, training, or management experience either on VATSIM or in your professional life
• Previous or current ARTCC Senior Staff experience
• Instructor or Mentor experience on VATSIM
• Real-World ATC or flying experience
• Knowledge of Aircraft Situation Editor, TWRTrainer, ACSIM, and their associated files; training can be provided
• A true passion and joy for teaching others and helping our members achieve greater heights in their VATSIM controlling experience

Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position. The workload of this position is not to be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate time commitment should consider applying for this position.

How to Apply
To apply, please email the following information to [email protected] and [email protected]. Applications will close 7/21 at 2359z.

• Full Name
• Active Email
• VATSIM ID
• Resume outlining relevant real world and VATSIM experience
• Cover Letter detailing your intentions for the position

Good luck to all candidates!

I'm pleased to announce Miami has a new EC! Gerardo Rodriguez has been chosen to be the new events coordinator. He's been a member of ZMA for 2 and a half years and brings new energy and ideas coming from planning events in his job. We're all eager to see what the future has!

Join me in congratulating GR!

-Fady

Congrats, Gerardo. Excited to work with you as your neighbor up north!

So. Freaking. Good.

Jacksonville ARTCC will be staffed on Orlando (MCO), Daytona Beach (DAB), Jacksonville (JAX), and Tallahassee (TLH).

Come fly out!

Got an invite to join discord but I must already have an account as it says my email is already in use. I guess I don't know my password and when I go to reset it the screen keeps going back to the invite page

Hi Steven,

I see you joined the server as Tuckster#6295. I'd check that you're logged in as that user!

I'm also new to the ATC side. I've been flying but interested in trying out the other side   LOL. Which is the best software to download ??

VRC is a great software to get started!