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Events / [August 24 2019 16:00z-19:00z] Dog Days of Summer Fly-in
« on: July 13, 2019, 06:23:50 PM »

Dust off your Beaver, Otter, or other favorite aircraft and join us for some fun Alaska style! This will be a  A Fly-In from all over the state culminating in Anchorage. Never flown the friendly skies of Anchorage ARTCC? Well, this is your opportunity to sample the beauty of this great state and enjoy the company of your neighbors "Up North". Shy around ATC or unfamiliar with flying in controlled airspace? Well, there is no better time to get acclimated than this event with some of the friendliest controllers that you will ever meet. Come out and join us on August 24th for the "Dog Days of Summer Fly-In"!

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Events / [17 MAR 2019 2300z-0300z] Anchorage-Juneau Crossfire
« on: January 30, 2019, 07:05:51 PM »

Join the Anchorage ARTCC as we staff up for your flying pleasure between Ted Stevens International Airport (PANC) and Juneau International Airport (PAJN) on Sunday, March 17th, 2019. Bring the aircraft of your choice and plan to experience Alaskan ATC at it's finest from 2300z until 0300z. Hope the weather cooperates for your landing at PAJN, or play it safe and fly the other direction to PANC with full CatIII services available.

Preferred Routing
PANC - PAJN: NOEND4 NOEND CUSHI SSR
PAJN - PANC (RNAV): ASORT2 ASORT JOH WITTI4
PANC - PAJN (NON-RNAV): ANC8 NOEND CUSHI SSR

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News / Anchorage has a new Facility Engineer!
« on: December 09, 2018, 06:19:22 PM »
Anchorage ARTCC is proud to announce that Jordan Rash has been selected as our new Facility Engineer!

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News / Anchorage seeks Training Administrator
« on: November 26, 2018, 10:29:19 AM »
ZAN (Anchorage) is currently seeking a Training Administrator who will provide compelling training capability and effective management and leadership of the ZAN ARTCC training program. 

Key Responsibilities
•   Report to Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager
•   Manage and lead the training program to make it effective and efficient for all ARTCC controllers
•   Maintain an adequate staff of instructors and mentors to meet ARTCC training needs
•   Update and maintain training website material and certification system
•   Assist in the development and implementation of training policies, SOPs, and more
•   Perform duties as a staff Instructor
•   Maintain a high online presence
•   Other duties as assigned by ATM/DATM

Requirements
•   C1 rating or higher
•   Active member on the network in good standing with a clean history
•   Capable of working well in team-oriented environment
•   Strong knowledge of VATSIM/US ATC system
•   Strong knowledge of FAA Order 7110.65
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills
•   Able to work with students in a calm and respectful manner, including some students which may prove to be difficult
•   Access to Microsoft Office (primarily Excel).

Preferred Skills
•   Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience
•   Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM)
•   Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience
•   Real world aviation/pilot experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced. The workload can be considerable at times and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Prospective applicants shall submit a letter of application, which provides answers to the following questions:

1.   Why are you interested in this position?
2.   How will you balance the time commitment required for administrative activities with any training and/or controlling you currently do on the network?
3.   What do you imagine being part of ARTCC senior staff is like?
4.   What do you wish to get out of the role you have applied to?

The letter of application shall also include your name, CID, and current VATSIM rating. The letter of application shall not exceed 1 page. Applications should be submitted to [email protected]. Once received applicants will be vetted with their current ARTCC and Division staff prior to progressing to the interview process.

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News / Anchorage seeks Event Coordinator
« on: November 26, 2018, 10:22:34 AM »
ZAN (Anchorage ARTCC) is currently seeking an Events Coordinator (EC), who will provide leadership and management to all ARTCC/community events, act as a liaison between virtual airlines and the ARTCC, and more.

Key Responsibilities

•   Report to ZAN Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Air Traffic Manager
•   Coordinate with divisional/neighboring ARTCCs for event support and planning purposes
•   Act as primary liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC
•   Develop ideas for events which promote the ARTCC and community
•   Provide for coordination of position assignments and position restrictions when necessary
•   Develop and distribute (via social media, website, etc.) marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, event banners) to promote events, the ARTCC, and the community
•   Maintain a high online presence
•   Other duties as assigned by ATM/DATM

Requirements
•   Hold a minimum S3 rating
•   Active member on the network in good standing with a clean history
•   Capable of working well in team-oriented environment
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills
•   Access to and strong ability with image manipulation and word processing software

Preferred Skills
•   Hold/held a C1+ rating with oceanic experience
•   Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience
•   Prior social media management experience
•   Prior graphic design (banners, flyers, etc.) experience


How to Apply
Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced. The workload can be considerable at times and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Prospective applicants shall submit a letter of application, which provides answers to the following questions:

1.   Why are you interested in this position?
2.   How will you balance the time commitment required for administrative activities with any training and/or controlling you currently do on the network?
3.   What do you imagine being part of ARTCC staff is like?
4.   What do you wish to get out of the role you have applied to?

The letter of application shall also include your name, CID, and current VATSIM rating. The letter of application shall not exceed 1 page. Applications should be submitted to [email protected]. Once received applicants will be vetted with their current ARTCC and Division staff prior to progressing to the interview process.

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News / Anchorage seeks Facility Engineer
« on: October 08, 2018, 04:24:24 AM »
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Anchorage ARTCC Facilities Engineer

The Anchorage ARTCC is seeking a motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Facilities Engineer

Job Description

•   Answers directly to the Deputy Air Traffic Manager (DATM)
•   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
•   Able to receive constructive feedback and make corrective action
•   Notify Senior ARTCC Staff of AIRAC cycle updates affecting the ARTCC operations
•   Support and represent the ARTCC in a professional manner at all times
•   Attend periodic meetings called by the ARTCC Staff

Minimum Requirements

•   Hold a rating of S3 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 and vATIS, and at least a basic understanding of vSTARS, vERAM and Euroscope
•   Must be able to create and/or modify sector files for all ATC Clients and all associated support files
•   Committed to the advancement of the Flight Simulation hobby on the VATSIM Network

Desired Skills

•   Able to create training scenario files for use with TWRTrainer and ACSim
•   Have knowledge of obtaining resource materials to produce Sector, POF and Alias files for the various ATC Clients

Any and all works generated for use of the ARTCC while holding this position become the sole property of the ARTCC once accepted by the ARTCC Senior Staff.

Interested candidates shall submit the following to the ZAN ARTCC Staff at staff[at]vzanartcc[dot]net:

1.   Letter of interest. This should include:
   a.   a brief description of qualifications
   b.   list of prior, verifiable, experience

This position announcement will remain open until filled. Qualified candidates can expect to be contacted for an interview within two weeks of submission of all required information.

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The Control Room Floor / ATC Use of Guard (121.500) frequency
« on: May 12, 2018, 03:02:52 PM »
Recently the questions has come up as to whether it's appropriate for an ATC to attempt to reach a NORDO aircraft on GUARD frequency. In the past I seem to recall a Division policy prohibiting this, but cannot locate it now. VATSIM CoC only states
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Controllers should not carry on private conversations between themselves, pilots or other individuals on the active communication frequency, the ATC channel or on the "guard" frequency (121.50). This interferes with providing ATC services to other pilots. The guard frequency should only be utilized in cases of emergency and under no other circumstances. Controllers are encouraged to use private chat boxes for carrying on private conversations.
Ref: CoC C9.

The question is, is attempting to reach a NORDO pilot acceptable under this "emergency" clause, or should we stick to using the .contactme PM and UNICOM to attempt to reach an otherwise unresponsive a/c?

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News / Position Opening: Anchorage ARTCC Facility Engineer
« on: November 18, 2017, 01:23:12 AM »
Please see announcement, Anchorage ARTCC seeks committed Facility Engineer to join our ranks. Applications accepted through 2359z 31-DEC-2017.

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General Discussion / ZAN EC appointed
« on: November 12, 2011, 07:37:51 PM »
Congratulations to ZAN's own Nathan Tilley on his recent selection for Event Coordinator, in addition to his duties as Staff Mentor. Well done to the other applicants, and I'm sure we can expect fantastic work in the near future!

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