Job Title: Training Administrator
Location: Denver ARTCC and all ATC facilities within its area of control.
Date Posted: 12/18/2017
Submission Deadline: 12/31/2017
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.
Job Requirements:
• Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Creating a Positive Environment to Learn, Control, and Fly”
• Serves as a Leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and
external pilot experiences
• Oversees the quality of the training program
• Perform multiple functions, including: project management, instructional design, and instructional writing
• Must post a minimum of 2 hours of training time per week
• Must complete a minimum of 5 hours of controlling time per month
• Assess learning needs accurately and propose creative and effective learning solutions
• Initiate and manage throughout the lifecycle of project, including: initiating projects, creating project plans,
executing all milestones and tasks, monitoring risk, and evaluating success
• Leverage a diverse set of skills and delivery approaches, including: instructor led, blended, experiential, media
based, performance support, and other emerging technologies
• Organization design for Denver Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps,
and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZDV goals
• 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 to fill the roles of
Instructors and Mentors
• 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 ZDV TeamSpeak.
• Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
• Maintains, updates and manages training program, lessons, sweatbox scenarios, exam rubrics
Application Requirements:
• Hold at least a C1 rating for at least 12 months
• Have held a rating of I1 for at least 30 days at any given time before hiring date
• Have previous training experience
• Have no disciplinary or unprofessional conduct in the last twelve months
• Can work well in a team-oriented environment
• Have a strong knowledge of the United States Airspace and Air Traffic Control systems
• Comprehensive understanding of the VATSIM Global Ratings Policy and how it applies to the development of a
training program
• Have excellent English written and oral communication skills
Preferred Skills:
• Supervisory, trainer, or management experience in the virtual or real world.
• Previous or current ARTCC Senior Staff experience.
• Instructor or Mentor experience on the network.
• Real-World ATC or flying experience.
• Prior VATSIM events coordination experience.
• Facility Engineer experience (VRC, vSTARS, etc.).
• Immensely enjoys teaching and helping others develop relevant skills through their virtual ATC career
Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Applications should include:
• Cover letter answering the question, “Why Denver?”
• One page lesson plan for a (Pick One: S1, S2, S3 or C1) student.
• Another page with 3 goals that you would like to achieve during your first 6 months as TA.
• Full Name, active e-mail, and VATSIM CID.
• Résumé
• Availability for an interview.
Applications must be received no later than 23:59z, 31 December 2017.
Please send applications to the Denver HR Department:
[email protected] Subject line: Denver Training Administrator Application
