VATVENTURE 2025 NOTAM AND PILOT GUIDE

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Reading this  NOTAM prior to taking part in the event is required.

Join the Salt Lake City ARTCC for Salt Lake City Sunday, a monthly event around the crossroads of the West - Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)! Explore the beauty of Utah's skies while helping us make SLC the busiest airport in the West on a Sunday afternoon.

Date: August 10, 2025 | 1300–1600 MT {10 August 2025 | 1900–2200z}
Featuring: KSLC

Date: Friday, October 31st
Time: 2359 – 0400 UTC
Airports: MMUN (Cancun), MMCZ (Cozumel), MMTL (Tulum)

This Halloween night, VATMEX invites you to cross the threshold between the living and the dead at the gates of the Mayan underworld of Mexico. Get ready for a night full of ancestral energy and nonstop traffic at the most iconic destinations of the Riviera Maya: Cancun (MMUN), Cozumel (MMCZ) and Tulum (MMTL).

From 23:59 to 04:00 UTC, our controllers will be online with full ATC coverage as you fly over sacred lands rich in mystery, culture, and festive spirit.

Position Posting: Fort Worth ARTCC Training Administrator
Date Posted: July 6, 2025
Submission Deadline: July 20, 2025

Purpose:
The Fort Worth ARTCC is looking for a motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to and serves at the pleasure of the ATM and VATUSA3.
- Maintains an online presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network.
- Functions as a vZFW ARTCC senior staff member and attends meetings as necessary.
- Provides mentorship and guidance to vZFW home and visiting controllers.
- Manages and creates training materials for student use to provide a strong and habitual learning experience.
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of the training department.
- Other duties as assigned or delegated by the ATM.

Requirements:
- Must hold at least an Enroute Controller (C1) rating.
- Must be eligible to hold the Senior Instructor (I3) rating.
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing.
- Must have a strong knowledge of the United States National Airspace System and Air Traffic Control systems.
- Must have real-world and/or VATSIM instruction experience.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and manage a team of at least 3.

Preferred Skills:
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with Fort Worth ARTCC policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the qualities of understanding, patience, restraint, and professionalism.

How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants must email their application package with the subject title “ZFW TA Application Package” to atm@zfwartcc.net with the following:
- Full name, CID, and email address
- Résumé, including any applicable real-world/VATSIM experience
- Letter of intent explaining “Why Fort Worth and why this position is for you”
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator.

Applications must be received by 2359z on July 20, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and will be discarded.

The south Texas area is home to many flight schools, small airports, and VFR flying. So break out the Cessnas, Bonanzas, and Barons, but don't bust the Bravo! Enjoy the south Texas skies with ZHU as we staff all of the I90 (Houston TRACON/Approach) Class D airports from 2300z-0200z!

I90 D's
2300-0200z
Sep 10 2025