We're building a visionary ARTCC at Jacksonville. To help build this ARTCC, we're seeking a qualified, professional, and motivated individual to fill the role of Deputy Air Traffic Manager. This individual will play an essential role in pushing Jacksonville's cross-border, data-driven, and growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining an online presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network.
- Attending staff meetings.
- Ensuring members comply with ZJX, VATUSA, and VATSIM policies.
- Assisting the ATM in the management of ZJX.
- Overseeing daily ARTCC operations.
- Leading the EC, WM, and FE and coordinating their projects.
- Fulfilling ATM responsibilities in the ATM’s absence.
- Completing special projects as assigned by the ATM.
- All other responsibilities which help to accomplish the mission, goals, and vision of ZJX.

Key Requirements
- Hold a Controller 1 (C1) rating or above.
- Possess a high degree of energy and commitment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
- Have no significant disciplinary record.
- Have no history of unprofessional behavior.
- Be in good standing on the VATSIM network.
- Be a home controller at the time of appointment.

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and goals you would accomplish if appointed to [email protected] by October 16, 2018 at 0000z. Qualified applicants will be asked to interview with key ARTCC staff and VATUSA.

We're building a visionary ARTCC at Jacksonville. To help build this ARTCC, we're seeking a qualified, professional, and motivated individual to fill the role of Training Administrator. This individual will oversee the training department and will be responsible for maintaining our compliance with the VATSIM Global Ratings Policy. Additionally, this individual will play an essential role in pushing Jacksonville's cross-border, data-driven, and standardized training agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees, develops, and manages the ZJX ARTCC Training Department
• Reports directly to the ZJX ARTCC Air Traffic Manager (ATM), Deputy Air Traffic Manager (DATM), and VATUSA Training Director (VATUSA3)
• Hires facility instructors and mentors, for the purpose of broadening the ARTCC?s training capacity, in consultation with the ZJX ATM and DATM
• Develops scenario and training files for usage on Tower Trainer as well as ACSIM
• Administers Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) Examinations on Sweatbox as well as live examinations on the VATSIM Network
• Trains and evaluates members of varying skill levels and controller ratings for the purpose of expanding the ARTCC's controller base
• Develop training policies, materials, and procedures for ZJX
• Assists in VATUSA Southern Region Initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by the ZJX ATM, DATM, and/or VATUSA3

Requirements

• Hold at least a C1 rating
• Have previous training staff experience
• Have no history of disciplinary or unprofessional conduct
• Be capable of working well in a team-oriented environment
• Have a strong knowledge of the National Airspace System, as well as US terminology, phraseology, and US ATC systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of the VATSIM Global Ratings Policy and how it applies to the development of the ZJX ARTCC Training Department
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills in the English Language
• Have the ability to create professional looking documents using Microsoft Words or similar software

Preferred Skills

• Supervisory, training, or management experience either on VATSIM or in your professional life
• Previous or current ARTCC Senior Staff experience
• Instructor or Mentor experience on VATSIM
• Real-World ATC or flying experience
• Knowledge of Aircraft Situation Editor, TWRTrainer, ACSIM, and their associated files; training can be provided
• A true passion and joy for teaching others and helping our members achieve greater heights in their VATSIM controlling experience

Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position. The workload of this position is not to be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate time commitment should consider applying for this position.

How to Apply
To apply, please email the following information to [email protected]. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

• Full Name
• Active Email
• VATSIM ID
• Resume outlining relevant real world and VATSIM experience
• Cover Letter detailing your intentions for the position

Good luck to all candidates!

Kyle Ekas has assumed the role of Deputy Air Traffic Manager for Jacksonville today. Kyle has been an extremely valuable member of Jacksonville, serving in a variety of senior staff roles since 2016. He also served under me during my time as Honolulu DATM. He will be an instrumental part in executing Jacksonville ARTCC's vision and direction, and I know he is up for the challenge.

I'd like to thank Andrew Sterling for his time as DATM. Luckily, we get to keep Andrew, and he'll be staying on as an instructor for our controllers. Thank you, Andrew, for making this transition as seamless as possible .