ZAU Air Traffic Manager Vacancy Announcement

Position: Air Traffic Manager
Location: Chicago ARTCC (ZAU)
Time Commitment: 4 to 8 hours per week+ and required monthly controller hours to maintain facility membership
Supervisor: Midwest Region Manager
Application Deadline: Closes April 1st, 2021 at 2300z

VATUSA is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Air Traffic Manager at the Chicago ARTCC. This position is not an entry-level position and will require significant time commitments to effectively perform the duties of Air Traffic Manager.

Duties of the ATM:

- Reports to the Midwest Region Manager and directs the operations and management of the assigned facility
- Must maintain an online presence on the VATSIM network
- Maintains facility website and TeamSpeak/Discord
- Drafts facility SOPs, LOAs, and other appropriate documents and seeks RM approval for said documents
- Ensures facility SOPs, LOAs, and other appropriate documents are readily available for viewing/download
- Functions as a VATUSA staff member and attends meetings as necessary to discuss and stay current with region and division issues, policies, and initiatives
- Manages and defines the duties of respective facility staff
- Submits selection of Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Webmaster to the Midwest Region Manager for final approval
- Submits selection of Training Administrator to the Midwest Region Manager and VATUSA Training Director for final approval
- Provides guidance and help to assigned controllers
- Works with or delegates a liaison to work with VATUSA/facility Event Coordinators on events as necessary
- Addresses disciplinary situations with the Midwest Region Manager when appropriate

Minimum Requirements:

- Possess a high degree of energy and commitment appropriate to the requirements of the position
- Must have at least a C1 rating
- Must be an active member of the network in good standing
- Must be able to work in a team environment and function as a team member
- Have no significant disciplinary record and no history of unprofessional behavior

Highly Desired Skills:

- Demonstrates qualities of understanding, patience, and maturity
- Understands the role of the facility and facility staff within the Midwest Region and VATUSA
- Understands the position requires considerable commitment of time
- Prior facility Senior Staff experience
- Prior or current Instructor or Mentor experience
- Experience effectively managing others through good leadership practices
- Real world management experience

Only those candidates 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. All qualified candidates will be reviewed and considered.

Applications should include:

- Name, active email address, and VATSIM ID
- Resume (including any applicable real-world management/aviation experience)
- Letter of Intent covering your vision for the facility

To Apply:

Submit the required information above to [email protected] no later than April 1st, 2021 2300z. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Do you miss the good old days? St. Louis used to be a bustling hub for airlines like Ozark and TWA not too long ago. Join vZKC for a fun night at St. Louis flying your favorite retro aircraft.

vZKC member Garrett Yalch compiled a list of retro aircraft in respect to the airlines who flew into STL. You can view that list here.

Join ZKC for our first FNO of the year at Kansas City (KMCI). Be sure to watch out for the Death Star and the Millennium Falcon in the vicinity of the airport. A pilot briefing will be available closer to the event date.

Here are a few reminders to consider prior to flying this event:

*Please look over the pilot briefing provided above.
*Have updated scenery. This can just be an AFCAD.
*PDC's will be issued to all CPDLC capable aircraft. If you do not receive a PDC, or are not CPDLC capable, please call delivery for your voice clearance. You will most likely need an amended route if you're CPDLC capable and you didn't get a PDC.
*It is important that on initial contact with the first approach controller and ground controller that you have the current ATIS info.

ZKC looks forward to seeing you!

ZKC is continuting an event series called "Collegiate Aviation Series". ZKC airspace contains several collegiate aviation programs and we want to feature them in the form of events. We will be featuring 2 schools a month. The main focus of these events are to promote general aviation traffic within VATUSA. We would encourage you to fly your favorite general aviation aircraft. Whether it is practice approaches, VFR/IFR cross country flights, or pattern work, we got you covered!

This week we are featuring University of Central Missouri. This program is based out of Skyhaven Airport (KRCM). The flight program at UCM uses the Piper PA-18, Beechcraft BE-23, Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 172RG, and Beechcraft BE-58. You can expect services from Whiteman Approach and Kansas City Center. Be advised that KRCM is an uncontrolled airport. Some good cross country destinations are KIXD, KMCI, KEZZ, KCHT, KMBY, KCOU, K15, KNVD, and KOWI.

ZKC is continuting an event series called "Collegiate Aviation Series". ZKC airspace contains several collegiate aviation programs and we want to feature them in the form of events. We will be featuring 2 schools a month. The main focus of these events are to promote general aviation traffic within VATUSA. We would encourage you to fly your favorite general aviation aircraft. Whether it is practice approaches, VFR/IFR cross country flights, or pattern work, we got you covered!

This week we are featuring Hesston College. This program is based out of Newton County Airport (KEWK). The flight program at Hesston College uses the Cessna 172, Cessna 172RG, and Piper PA-30. You can expect services from Wichita Approach and Kansas City Center. Be advised that KEWK is an uncontrolled airport. Some good cross country destinations are KWLD, KANY, KPTT, KGBD, KCYW, KMHK, KEMP, and KCNU.

Ever messed up that Thanksgiving turkey? Why not have a practice run a week early and break out your favorite aircraft while it's in the oven. Join ZKC for a fun night of operations at St. Louis (KSTL). A pilot briefing is available here.

FNOverly Cooked Turkey is tomorrow night. A few reminders to consider prior to flying this event:

Please look over the pilot briefing provided above.
Have updated scenery that includes Runway 11/29. This can just be an AFCAD. Having this runway will allow us to double our arrival rates into the airport. Please indicate if you have updated scenery in your remarks, and if you would like, on initial contact indicate that you have 11. (Arrivals from the south only)
PDC's will be issued to all CPDLC capable aircraft. If you do not receive a PDC, or are not CPDLC capable, please call delivery for your voice clearance. (You will most likely need an amended route if you're CPDLC capable and you didn't get a PDC)
It is VERY important that on initial contact with the first approach controller and ground controller that you have the current ATIS info.
ZKC looks forward to seeing you tomorrow night!

ZKC is starting a new event series called "Collegiate Aviation Series". ZKC airspace contains several collegiate aviation programs and we want to feature them in the form of events. We will be featuring 2 schools a month. The main focus of these events are to promote general aviation traffic within VATUSA. We would encourage you to fly your favorite general aviation aircraft. Whether it is practice approaches, VFR/IFR cross country flights, or pattern work, we got you covered!

This week we are featuring Spartan College of Aeronautics. This program is based out of Tulsa's Riverside Airport (KRVS). The flight program at Spartan College uses the Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna Caravan, Piper Seminole, Piper Arrow, and Spartan C3. You can expect services from Riverside Tower, Tulsa Approach, and Kansas City Center. Some good cross country destinations are KPNC, KSWO, KGOK, KMLC, KFSM, KXNA, KMIO, and KIDP.