Are you a Master of the Web? Great! Cleveland ARTCC is currently seeking applicants for the position of WebMaster.

Duties:
Reports to the ATM regarding the website
Maintain active online presence on the website, Discord, forums, email, and network
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
Maintains the ZOB Discord server
Attends staff meetings as called by the ATM
Any other duty assigned

Minimum Requirements:
Must be an active member of the network in good standing
Be a member of ZOB, or willing to transfer upon selection
Must be proficient with modern web programming languages and techniques, including PHP, HTML, MySQL, and CSS
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Must have at least basic knowledge of Laravel and willingness to learn it more

Highly Desired Skills:
Possess a high degree of commitment and motivation
Possess experience and certification within the Cleveland ARTCC
Familiarity with the Laravel5 platform and VATUSA API
Have previous staff experience in a VATSIM ATC facility or virtual airline

Application Instructions:
Applications may be submitted to the Cleveland ARTCC Air Traffic Manager via email: [email protected]

Application must include:
Name, active email address, and CID
Resume to include examples of previous work, including, if applicable, a GitHub or similar portfolio.
Short summary of any prior experience with PHP, MySQL and work on other VATUSA related projects
This position will remain open until the right candidate is found.

What to Expect:
All applications will go through an initial evaluation. Candidates who pass the evaluation will be contacted for a comprehensive interview. All candidates will be notified if/when a selection is made.

To apply for the ACE Team please see note the following information. Also please look over the requirements prior to applying to ensure you are able to meet them.

5.5 Ace Team
    5.5.1. ACE Team guidelines for joining the ACE Team
   5.6.1.1. Members wishing to join the ACE Team must meet the below qualifications
      A. Be a C1 in their current home ARTCC
      B. Received the C1 promotion 6 months prior to request.
      C. Not have transferred ARTCCs in the past 60 days.
      D. Have a minimum of 20 hours since C1 promotion
      E. Have a letter of recommendation attached to application from TA, ATM, DATM of home ARTCC.
   5.5.1.2. Individuals wishing to apply for the ACE Team should email the VATUSA Events Liaison at [email protected]. The email should include the information outlined in 5.6.1.1.


5.6.3. ACE Team member guidelines
   5.6.3.1 ACE Team Member guidelines and responsibilities.
      A. ACE Team members will be required to meet a participation requirement to remain ACE Team members. This is to ensure that all ACE Team members are active and participating. The following options are available for ACE Team members      
      1. Participate in semi-annual training set forth by VATUSA Training Director or VATUSA Events Liaison. Trainings will be posted quarterly for ACE Team Members
      2. VATUSA ACE Team Members must participate in a minimum of one event semi-annually.
3. If an ACE Team member is not able to participate in an event for one half of, the year they may take an additional training for that half of the year to substitute for the event requirement.    

   5.6.3.2. ACE Team Member guidelines for participation accountability (events).
      A. If a member assist in an event the member must email the VATUSA Event Liaison with in 72 hours of the events conclusion. A form will be provided to all ACE Team member and must be completed and attached to the email.
      B. The emails subject should include the ACE Teams Member’s Name, CID, and be labeled “Ace Team participation email”. Failure to email the VATUSA Events Liaison may cause temporary suspension from the ACE Team. 
      C. Once reviewed by VATUSA5 the member will receive and email confirming the receipt of the form and be given an update on participation.
   5.6.3.3. ACE Team training information.
      A. A quarterly email will be sent out to all ACE Team members and a forum post will be made containing the information on the training. Please note the training will have a deadline and all ACE Team members must complete the training to remain on the ACE Team. Ace Team members are only required to complete training twice a year (semi-annually).
      B. Failure to complete training is accepted under the following guidelines.
      1. ACE Team members must notify VATUSA Events Liaison a maximum of 2 week following the expiration date of the provided training. For example, in the first quarter of the year the ACE Team member must complete one of the two trainings posted for that half of the year.
      2. ACE Team members must provide a reason for the error and will still be required to complete the training for the previous half of the year within 1 week after the email is received.
      3. If an ACE Team member is on a LOA at the time of the expiration date of the training that member will exempt from the training but will not be permitted to provide ACE Team assistance until the member has completed the next quarters training.
        C. Upon completion of the training the ACE Team member must email the VATUSA Events Liaison to receive credit for the training. Failure to email the VATUSA Events Liaison may cause temporary suspension from the ACE Team. 

Congrats, Dylan

World Flight will be making its way to VATUSA on November 2nd to the 9th. Attached is a map.

On November 2nd, 2019 from 1700z-0100z VATUSA will host the 2019 Transcon Event. This event will feature east and west coast fields for departures and arrivals and have En Route ARTCCs staffed as well. This is a great opportunity to experience a transcontinental flight with full ATC along the way. We are planning to have 4 eastern departure fields/arrival fields and 3-4 western arrival/departure fields. Pilots can fly between any of the select fields and be guaranteed top down ATC services. VATUSA will provide a pilot briefing closer to the event which will have preferred routing and other details/instructions to insure the events runs smoothly. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]. Please include Transcon 2019 in the subject. We look forward to seeing everyone on Nov 2! Flights will depart from KSEA, KSFO, or KLAX and track eastbound across the U.S. to one of the four arrival airport including - KIAD, KMCO, KMIA, KJFK, and KBOS. Enroute ATC will be provided and preferred routing will be posted as well as a pilot brief closer to the event. We look forward ot everyone coming out and enjoying a night of flying.

Congrats Chuck Kowalewski good luck in your new endeavor!

Any chance san francisco radio will be online? Last time I crossed from NYC to Hawaii and got full atc except for san fran

Not sure about that as they are under a different division for the most part.