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News / Re: Chicago's Newest DATM
« on: July 09, 2020, 03:08:17 PM »
Congrats Chris! Very well deserved!
We will miss you at ZDC.
We will miss you at ZDC.
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Events / Re: ZDC Presents: Cherry Blossom [28MAR2020 2330z-0330z]
« on: March 28, 2020, 11:48:57 PM »
Roger, thank you for the kind words. It was insanely busy indeed. Thank you for your patience! I will forward your feedback to the rest of the ARTCC. Glad you enjoyed the event!
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News / ZDC Position Posting: Facilities Engineer
« on: January 22, 2020, 07:44:41 PM »
vZDC is seeking an applicant for the position of Facilities Engineer
Position Description
Requirements
Preferred Skills
Applicants can apply by sending the following information to [email protected]. Applicants can expect a response within 48hrs of submitting an application to schedule an interview.
vZDC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff members!
Position Description
- Report to ZDC Air Traffic Manager
- Develops, maintains and manages the ARTCCs facilities infrastructure, including sector files, alias files, position files, VRC/vSTARS/vERAM files, vATIS, TowerTrainer, and Audio for VATSIM database etc.
- Maintain a high online presence
- Other duties as assigned
- Functions as an Administrator and attends quarterly meetings
Requirements
- S3 rating or higher
- Must be an active member on the network in good standing with a clean history
- Capable of working well in team-oriented environment
- Familiar with sector file design methodologies and utilities
- Familiar with tools such as VRC, vSTARS, vERAM, alias files, etc.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or maintaining facilities/sector files
- Familiar with TowerTrainer
Applicants can apply by sending the following information to [email protected]. Applicants can expect a response within 48hrs of submitting an application to schedule an interview.
- Resume highlighting current or former relevant experience
- Recommendation from current ARTCC staff
vZDC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff members!
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News / Re: New Deputy Director VATUSA
« on: September 09, 2019, 04:30:13 PM »
Well deserved. Congrats Mani!
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News / ZDC Seeking a Webmaster!
« on: August 05, 2019, 09:51:15 AM »
ZDC is seeking a highly motivated person for the position of Webmaster.
Duties:
-Implements a new back-end and front-end structure for the ZDC Website;
-Manages ZDC Teamspeak, Web Services, E-mail and Voice Server;
-Selection of assistants or helpers as needed;
-Other duties as assigned or requested by the ATM, DATM or TA;
-Reports to the ZDC DATM.
Requirements:
-An active member of ZDC or willing to transfer to ZDC if selected;
-Capable of working in a team environment;
-Proficiency in production environment and testing in: PHP, CSS, MySQL (and related interfaces in PHP), *NIX (preferably Ubuntu), AJAX, JSON and HTML5.
Application: Applicants seeking an interview shall send a resume via email to '[email protected]'
Duties:
-Implements a new back-end and front-end structure for the ZDC Website;
-Manages ZDC Teamspeak, Web Services, E-mail and Voice Server;
-Selection of assistants or helpers as needed;
-Other duties as assigned or requested by the ATM, DATM or TA;
-Reports to the ZDC DATM.
Requirements:
-An active member of ZDC or willing to transfer to ZDC if selected;
-Capable of working in a team environment;
-Proficiency in production environment and testing in: PHP, CSS, MySQL (and related interfaces in PHP), *NIX (preferably Ubuntu), AJAX, JSON and HTML5.
Application: Applicants seeking an interview shall send a resume via email to '[email protected]'
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News / ZDC's New Facilities Engineer!
« on: May 07, 2019, 06:20:14 PM »
All,
Please join me in congratulating Odinn Torr as ZDC's newest Facilities Engineer!
Please join me in congratulating Odinn Torr as ZDC's newest Facilities Engineer!
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News / Position Posting: Washington ARTCC Facilities Engineer
« on: April 20, 2019, 08:19:03 PM »
ZDC is seeking a well qualified person for the position of Facilities Engineer.
Job Description:
Minimum Requirements:
Interested candidates should understand that this is not an entry level position. The workload is considerable and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements should consider applying.
Please submit resumes to [email protected] no later than 5/05/2019 at 2359z
Job Description:
- Answers directly to the Air Traffic Manager (ATM)
- Maintains ARTCC SOP's
- Maintains and updates the sector files for all ATC clients approved for use on the VATSIM Network
- Maintains the Video Maps, POF and Alias files for ATC Clients
- Maintains the vATIS configuration files
- Coordinates with adjoining ARTCCs to maintain inter-facility LOAs and Frequency use
- Maintains a frequent online presence on the VATISM Network
- Notify Senior ARTCC Staff of AIRAC cycle updates affecting the ARTCC operations
- Attend quarterly meetings called by the ARTCC Staff
Minimum Requirements:
- Hold a rating of S2 or higher
- Be in good standing on the VATSIM Network with no significant disciplinary actions in the last 12 months
- Have extensive knowledge of VRC, vATIS, vERAM, and vSTARS
- Must be able to create and/or modify sector files for all ATC Clients and all associated support files
Interested candidates should understand that this is not an entry level position. The workload is considerable and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements should consider applying.
Please submit resumes to [email protected] no later than 5/05/2019 at 2359z
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News / Washington's New Training Administrator!
« on: April 20, 2019, 08:10:39 PM »
ZDC would like to announce Jared West as our newest Training Administrator!
Thank you to Sam Fitzgerald for his service.
Thank you to Sam Fitzgerald for his service.
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News / Position Posting: ZDC Web Master
« on: January 06, 2019, 09:32:38 PM »
Job Requirements:
Manages and oversees the ARTCCs data services including web content and delivery, web services, email systems, data storage systems, etc.
Must respond quickly to website and data system needs.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems.
Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
Holds self and others accountable to high-performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
Maintains an online presence on the VATSIM server and ZDC TeamSpeak.
Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
Application Requirements:
Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including PHP Object Oriented Programming, HTML, PHP/MySQL, CSS, Laravel
Must be an active member of the network in good standing.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices.
Preferred Skills
Demonstrated custom web programming with PHP/MySQL in a production environment, Commercial/Enterprise class experience
AJAX/Javascript
RSS/XML and DOM
Familiarity with APIs for other applications (Google, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Applications should include:
Full Name, active e-mail, and VATSIM CID.
Résumé
Availability for an interview.
Applications must be received no later than 23:59z, January 20, 2019.
Please send applications to [email protected]
Manages and oversees the ARTCCs data services including web content and delivery, web services, email systems, data storage systems, etc.
Must respond quickly to website and data system needs.
Develops and implements policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems.
Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
Holds self and others accountable to high-performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
Maintains an online presence on the VATSIM server and ZDC TeamSpeak.
Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
Application Requirements:
Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including PHP Object Oriented Programming, HTML, PHP/MySQL, CSS, Laravel
Must be an active member of the network in good standing.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices.
Preferred Skills
Demonstrated custom web programming with PHP/MySQL in a production environment, Commercial/Enterprise class experience
AJAX/Javascript
RSS/XML and DOM
Familiarity with APIs for other applications (Google, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Applications should include:
Full Name, active e-mail, and VATSIM CID.
Résumé
Availability for an interview.
Applications must be received no later than 23:59z, January 20, 2019.
Please send applications to [email protected]
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News / Washington’s new Events Coordinator!
« on: November 26, 2018, 08:23:18 AM »
Please join me in congratulating Tim Evans for his appointment as our newest Events Coordinator. Tim brings a ton of excitement and ideas to the table. We are very excited to see him transition to his staff role.
Many thanks to Brad for his years of service as our Events Coordinator. His shoes will be tough to fill.
Many thanks to Brad for his years of service as our Events Coordinator. His shoes will be tough to fill.
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General Discussion / Re: Intercepting GS/ Prior to LOC on ILS Approaches.
« on: November 15, 2018, 02:30:21 AM »
If anyone is interested in the reference it’s AIM 5-4-6
“1. Maintain the last altitude assigned by ATC until the aircraft is established on a published segment of a transition route, or approach procedure segment, or other published route, for which a lower altitude is published on the chart. If already on an established route, or approach or arrival segment, you may descend to whatever minimum altitude is listed for that route or segment.
2. Continue on the vector heading until intercepting the next published ground track applicable to the approach clearance.
3. Once reaching the final approach fix via the published segments, the pilot may continue on approach to a landing.”
In this case established on a published portion of the approach would be on the LOC. However, there is some debate on when you’re established on the LOC, is it when the LOC starts moving or when it’s completely centered? I’ve always been told that when the LOC starts moving you can start descending, but I haven’t found a reference for that.
“1. Maintain the last altitude assigned by ATC until the aircraft is established on a published segment of a transition route, or approach procedure segment, or other published route, for which a lower altitude is published on the chart. If already on an established route, or approach or arrival segment, you may descend to whatever minimum altitude is listed for that route or segment.
2. Continue on the vector heading until intercepting the next published ground track applicable to the approach clearance.
3. Once reaching the final approach fix via the published segments, the pilot may continue on approach to a landing.”
In this case established on a published portion of the approach would be on the LOC. However, there is some debate on when you’re established on the LOC, is it when the LOC starts moving or when it’s completely centered? I’ve always been told that when the LOC starts moving you can start descending, but I haven’t found a reference for that.
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News / Position Posting: Washington ARTCC Events Coordinator (EC)
« on: November 09, 2018, 12:52:16 PM »
Washington ARTCC is accepting positions for the position of Events Coordinator. See description, requirements, and instructions to apply below.
Duties
*Reports to ZDC Senior Staff (ATM, DATM) and the VATUSA Events Manager/VA Liaison (VATUSA5)
*Creates, plans, manages and executes events to generate pilot and controller participation while
promoting ZDC
*Coordinates with neighboring facilities to arrange support for ZDC events and arranges ZDC support for
events held by neighboring facilities
*Maintains active relationship with virtual airlines, coordinates for VA-hosted events affecting ZDC airspace
*Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and ZDC
*Attends staff meetings as called by the senior staff
*Maintains active online presence on the ZDC website, TeamSpeak, VATUSA Forum and the VATSIM
network
Core Requirements
The successful candidate will:
*Be an active member of the network in good standing.
*Maintain active membership and home controller proficiency and currency.
*Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
*Be able to work in a team environment.
*Have no disciplinary history or record of unprofessional behavior.
*Have experience with a raster graphics editor such as Photoshop or GIMP.
Highly Desired Skills and Abilities
Washington is particularly interested in persons who:
*Are loyal to ZDC and its mission and are self-motivated and proactive.
*Will be an active controller both during events and normal daily operations.
*Are able to demonstrate the qualities of understanding, honesty, patience, maturity and restraint.
*Can bring a verifiable level of experience sufficient to ensure the ability to manage events in a complex
aviation environment.
*Understand and commit to a high level of participation with the knowledge that the position requires
considerable devotion and commitment of time.
Please note that special considerations will be given to:
*Current ZDC members
*Members with a high online presence
*Members with previous staff experience
Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should apply.
Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Applicants are invited to submit the following to [email protected] at their earliest convenience but not later than November 23, 2018, 2359 UTC:
*Full Name, active e-mail address, and VATSIM CID
*Resume (Include VATSIM experience and relevant real world experience)
*Your vision and goals for ZDC events and ideas on how to increase pilot and controller participation in events.
*A letter of recommendation from your ATM, DATM or TA if you are not currently a home controller at ZDC.
Duties
*Reports to ZDC Senior Staff (ATM, DATM) and the VATUSA Events Manager/VA Liaison (VATUSA5)
*Creates, plans, manages and executes events to generate pilot and controller participation while
promoting ZDC
*Coordinates with neighboring facilities to arrange support for ZDC events and arranges ZDC support for
events held by neighboring facilities
*Maintains active relationship with virtual airlines, coordinates for VA-hosted events affecting ZDC airspace
*Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and ZDC
*Attends staff meetings as called by the senior staff
*Maintains active online presence on the ZDC website, TeamSpeak, VATUSA Forum and the VATSIM
network
Core Requirements
The successful candidate will:
*Be an active member of the network in good standing.
*Maintain active membership and home controller proficiency and currency.
*Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
*Be able to work in a team environment.
*Have no disciplinary history or record of unprofessional behavior.
*Have experience with a raster graphics editor such as Photoshop or GIMP.
Highly Desired Skills and Abilities
Washington is particularly interested in persons who:
*Are loyal to ZDC and its mission and are self-motivated and proactive.
*Will be an active controller both during events and normal daily operations.
*Are able to demonstrate the qualities of understanding, honesty, patience, maturity and restraint.
*Can bring a verifiable level of experience sufficient to ensure the ability to manage events in a complex
aviation environment.
*Understand and commit to a high level of participation with the knowledge that the position requires
considerable devotion and commitment of time.
Please note that special considerations will be given to:
*Current ZDC members
*Members with a high online presence
*Members with previous staff experience
Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should apply.
Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Applicants are invited to submit the following to [email protected] at their earliest convenience but not later than November 23, 2018, 2359 UTC:
*Full Name, active e-mail address, and VATSIM CID
*Resume (Include VATSIM experience and relevant real world experience)
*Your vision and goals for ZDC events and ideas on how to increase pilot and controller participation in events.
*A letter of recommendation from your ATM, DATM or TA if you are not currently a home controller at ZDC.
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News / Washington's Newest Training Administrator
« on: October 26, 2018, 11:01:36 PM »
I am excited to announce Samuel Fitzgerald as ZDC's newest Training Administrator! Sam has been an invaluable member of ZDC since March 2017 and brings a wealth of experience and new ideas for our training program. We are very excited for Sam as this transition occurs.
Congratulations and welcome to the big leagues!
Congratulations and welcome to the big leagues!