Job Title: Training Administrator
Location: Houston ARTCC and all ATC facilities within its area of control.
Date Posted: 4/9/2020
Submission Deadline: 4/24/2020
Houston is looking for a motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.
Job Requirements:
• Supports the Houston 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 the project, including initiating projects, creating project plans, executing all milestones and tasks, monitoring risk, and evaluating the 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 Houston Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZHU 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 ZHU 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 Houston?”
• 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, 24 April 2020.
Please send applications to the Houston ATM:
[email protected]Subject line: Houston Training Administrator Application
