Chicago is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Webmaster.

Job Requirements:

-   Serves as a Leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences.
-   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 Chicago TeamSpeak.
-   Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.

Application Requirements:

-   Must abide by the minimum required hours as dictated in the Chicago Controller Handbook: 2 hours.
-   Must be proficient with modern web programming languages and techniques, including PHP Object Oriented Programming, HTML, PHP/MySQL, CSS
-   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.)
-   Familiarity with Laravel

Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Applications should include:
Cover letter including links to past work, if applicable
Full Name, active e-mail, and VATSIM CID.
Resume
Availability for an interview.

Applications must be received no later than 23:59z, 31 April 2018.
Please send applications to: datm [at] zauartcc.org

Chicago ARTCC is seeking a qualified Events Coordinator to help promote the facility as well as plan and execute quality events by bringing in unique and creative ideas while building on those that already exist within the facility. Applicants must hold an S3 rating which indicates radar experience. Experience in events coordination or marketing is encouraged and preferred but not required. The position will remain open until the best candidate is selected, so apply today!

Position Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Reports to the DATM
- Must hold S3 rating or above
- Creates, plans, and executes events to generate pilot and controller participation while promoting ZAU
- Coordinates with neighboring facilities to arrange support for events and arranges ZAU support for
events held by neighboring facilities
- Maintain active relationship with virtual airlines, coordinate for VA-hosted events affecting the ZAU
airspace
- Develop and distribute marketing materials to promote events and the ARTCC
- Marketing advisor to the senior staff
- Attends staff meetings as called by the senior staff
- Maintain active online presence on the website, forum, TeamSpeak, and the Network
- Must complete a minimum of 5 hours of controlling time per month


All interested applicants must submit the following to the DATM ([email protected]):
- Letter of Interest,
- List of previous experience, if any,
- Ideas you can bring to ZAU,
- Candidates from outside ZAU must submit a letter of recommendation from their ATM, DATM, or TA.

Please note that considerations will be given to:
- Chicago home controllers
- Members with previous staff experience
- Members with previous training staff experience

Any questions can be directed to the DATM through the email listed above.

Chicago is proud to host VATUSA's FNO on October 20th from 2359-0300z. Join the Chicago ARTCC from 7-11p CT for an evening of fun! The Windy City Friday Night Ops will feature Midway (KMDW) and O'Hare (KORD), with support by radar controllers for other Chicago area fields.

More information to come.

Join the Chicago ARTCC on Friday, September 8th for our "C90 Friday Night Ops"! Full top down coverage will be available for Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway, with controllers planning on staffing Minor airports as well. So join us for some windy fun from 2359z-0400z on September 8th!