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Events / Re: Matthew Chicoine "MC" Memorial Event
« Last post by Claus Schuelke on Today at 10:02:31 AM »He was one of the most friendly and most competent controllers I've ever met during 23 years of flying VATSIM (AAL207)
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Virtual Airlines / Sun Country Virtual Airlines - Seeking a Dynamic COO
« Last post by Daniel Channani on Today at 09:56:09 AM »Hello to all,
Sun Country Virtual Airlines - www.flysuncountryvirtual.org - is in search for an exceptional individual to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
As we strive for excellence and growth within the virtual aviation community, we recognize the pivotal role a COO plays in steering our airline towards prosperity. We are seeking someone with a wealth of experience and a passion for aviation who can bring fresh perspectives and strategic leadership to our team.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Sun Country Virtual Airlines and contribute to its success story. As COO, you will be at the forefront of our operations, guiding our team towards operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation.
If you are an accomplished leader with a proven track record in virtual aviation management and a desire to make a significant impact, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly ([email protected]) if you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further.
We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming the right individual to our team and taking Sun Country Virtual Airlines to new heights.
Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Sun Country Virtual Airlines - www.flysuncountryvirtual.org - is in search for an exceptional individual to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
As we strive for excellence and growth within the virtual aviation community, we recognize the pivotal role a COO plays in steering our airline towards prosperity. We are seeking someone with a wealth of experience and a passion for aviation who can bring fresh perspectives and strategic leadership to our team.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Sun Country Virtual Airlines and contribute to its success story. As COO, you will be at the forefront of our operations, guiding our team towards operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation.
If you are an accomplished leader with a proven track record in virtual aviation management and a desire to make a significant impact, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly ([email protected]) if you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further.
We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming the right individual to our team and taking Sun Country Virtual Airlines to new heights.
Thank you for considering this opportunity.
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News / Postion Posting: vZNY Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Last post by Jan Galvez on May 30, 2024, 07:37:53 PM »Position Posting: Virtual New York ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: 30 May 2024
Submission Deadline: 07 June 2024
Expected Fill by Date: 10 June 2024
Purpose:
vZNY is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of The Facility.
- Assume the duties of the ATM in their absence or leave.
- Assist the ATM with duties as directed by the ATM or Deputy Director – Air Traffic Services.
- Oversee the Events and Facilities team, assign duties to the EC and FE, and assume duties in their absence or leave.
- Maintain, update, and manage facility Orders, SOPs and LOAs, and refer to the ATM for approval and publication.
- Provide guidance to Controllers.
- Maintain an active online presence on the website, The Discord, VATSIM network, and meet minimum controlling requirements.
Requirements:
- Supports goals and foundation set forth by the New York ARTCC while creating and maintaining open and accepting community.
- Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences.
- Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
- Works in collaboration with Virtual Airlines and other VATUSA ARTCC’s to leverage synergy opportunities across the United States.
- Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- Manages a group of team leaders to a diverse group of individuals and provides coaching and mentoring to ensure the growth of future managers
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
- Partners in the development of strategy and helps to translate into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.
- Understands and drives appropriate metrics to assess controller performance.
- Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
- Monitors the daily activities of the ARTCC.
- Maintains an online presence on New York ARTCC Discord and website.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when they are unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that vZNY is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in vZNY policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of C1 or higher.
- This position requires a time commitment of an average of four (4) hours per week working on administrative tasks
Preferred Skills:
- Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM)
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable)
- Real world aviation/pilot/ATC experience
- Familiarity with the vZNY policies and procedures
- Demonstrates the qualities of understanding, patience, restraint, and professionalism
How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants shall email their application package with the subject title “ZNY DATM Application Package” to [email protected] with the following:
-Full name, CID, and email address
-Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
-Letter of intent explaining “Why New York and why this position is for you”
Applications must be received by 2359z on 07 JUN 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.
Applicants selected for an interview shall expect a panel style comprehensive interview.
Date Posted: 30 May 2024
Submission Deadline: 07 June 2024
Expected Fill by Date: 10 June 2024
Purpose:
vZNY is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of The Facility.
- Assume the duties of the ATM in their absence or leave.
- Assist the ATM with duties as directed by the ATM or Deputy Director – Air Traffic Services.
- Oversee the Events and Facilities team, assign duties to the EC and FE, and assume duties in their absence or leave.
- Maintain, update, and manage facility Orders, SOPs and LOAs, and refer to the ATM for approval and publication.
- Provide guidance to Controllers.
- Maintain an active online presence on the website, The Discord, VATSIM network, and meet minimum controlling requirements.
Requirements:
- Supports goals and foundation set forth by the New York ARTCC while creating and maintaining open and accepting community.
- Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences.
- Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
- Works in collaboration with Virtual Airlines and other VATUSA ARTCC’s to leverage synergy opportunities across the United States.
- Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- Manages a group of team leaders to a diverse group of individuals and provides coaching and mentoring to ensure the growth of future managers
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
- Partners in the development of strategy and helps to translate into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.
- Understands and drives appropriate metrics to assess controller performance.
- Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
- Monitors the daily activities of the ARTCC.
- Maintains an online presence on New York ARTCC Discord and website.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when they are unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that vZNY is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in vZNY policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of C1 or higher.
- This position requires a time commitment of an average of four (4) hours per week working on administrative tasks
Preferred Skills:
- Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM)
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable)
- Real world aviation/pilot/ATC experience
- Familiarity with the vZNY policies and procedures
- Demonstrates the qualities of understanding, patience, restraint, and professionalism
How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants shall email their application package with the subject title “ZNY DATM Application Package” to [email protected] with the following:
-Full name, CID, and email address
-Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
-Letter of intent explaining “Why New York and why this position is for you”
Applications must be received by 2359z on 07 JUN 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.
Applicants selected for an interview shall expect a panel style comprehensive interview.
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News / Position Posting: vZMA Events Coordinator
« Last post by Jason Cochran on May 30, 2024, 01:58:55 PM »The virtual Miami ARTCC is seeking applicants for the vacant Events Coordinator (EC) role.
REPORTS TO: ZMA Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Responsible for the coordination, planning, and execution of events and community engagement at the VATSIM Miami ARTCC.
Event Coordinator Role Duties:
• Create, plan, and execute events to generate pilot and controller participation according
to the vZMA standards and policies.
• Create, curate, and manage event rosters and position assignments, including changes to the roster and assignments when the availability of rostered members changes.
• Coordinate with neighboring facilities to arrange support for events, and arrange vZMA
support for events held by neighboring facilities.
• Maintain an active relationship with VAs and ATOs.
• Conduct event briefings.
• Interface with the VATUSA events team and the vATCSCC team, as required, to plan and execute events.
• Act as the leader of the events team and coordinate the action of junior members of the events staff.
Community Engagement Role Duties:
• Manage vZMA’s social media presence and engage with the broader VATSIM community.
• Build interest in vZMA amongst the VATSIM community through outreach.
• Participate in moderation of Discord activities to encourage Code of Conduct compliant collaboration amongst all vZMA home controllers, visitors, and other guests.
• Maintain an active online presence on TeamSpeak, Discord, the VATSIM network.
• Meet minimum controlling requirements per vZMA policy.
Required Qualifications:
• Effective, diplomatic, and tactful written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum S1 rated controller (for S1 and S2 applicants, a commitment to earn an S3 certification within three months of hire, and a C1 certification within six months of hire)
Preferred Qualifications:
• S3 rating or higher, with commitment to earn a C1 certification within six months of hire
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, and a current VATSIM and/or real-world resume, to the Deputy Air Traffic Manager by email at [email protected].
The application deadline for this position is 5 PM Eastern (21:00 Zulu) on Friday, June 21, 2024.
REPORTS TO: ZMA Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Responsible for the coordination, planning, and execution of events and community engagement at the VATSIM Miami ARTCC.
Event Coordinator Role Duties:
• Create, plan, and execute events to generate pilot and controller participation according
to the vZMA standards and policies.
• Create, curate, and manage event rosters and position assignments, including changes to the roster and assignments when the availability of rostered members changes.
• Coordinate with neighboring facilities to arrange support for events, and arrange vZMA
support for events held by neighboring facilities.
• Maintain an active relationship with VAs and ATOs.
• Conduct event briefings.
• Interface with the VATUSA events team and the vATCSCC team, as required, to plan and execute events.
• Act as the leader of the events team and coordinate the action of junior members of the events staff.
Community Engagement Role Duties:
• Manage vZMA’s social media presence and engage with the broader VATSIM community.
• Build interest in vZMA amongst the VATSIM community through outreach.
• Participate in moderation of Discord activities to encourage Code of Conduct compliant collaboration amongst all vZMA home controllers, visitors, and other guests.
• Maintain an active online presence on TeamSpeak, Discord, the VATSIM network.
• Meet minimum controlling requirements per vZMA policy.
Required Qualifications:
• Effective, diplomatic, and tactful written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum S1 rated controller (for S1 and S2 applicants, a commitment to earn an S3 certification within three months of hire, and a C1 certification within six months of hire)
Preferred Qualifications:
• S3 rating or higher, with commitment to earn a C1 certification within six months of hire
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, and a current VATSIM and/or real-world resume, to the Deputy Air Traffic Manager by email at [email protected].
The application deadline for this position is 5 PM Eastern (21:00 Zulu) on Friday, June 21, 2024.
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Events / [06/23/2024 1900z-2200z] Northern Lights to Desert Skies Crossfire
« Last post by Jordan Jacklin on May 30, 2024, 01:47:33 PM »
Do you have any plans for the afternoon of June 23rd? No? Great! Now you do! The Winnipeg FIR and Salt Lake City ARTCC will be staffed up. Come soar between salt flats and the… well… just PLAIN flat! Staffing begins at 1900Z and will continue for approximately three hours! You don’t want to miss it. See you there!
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Events / [08/17/2024 2359-0400z] End of Summer Swarm: LAX
« Last post by Joshua Daily on May 30, 2024, 12:23:21 AM »LAX
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Events / [11/02/2024 2359-0400z] CalFlow Cargo
« Last post by Joshua Daily on May 30, 2024, 12:15:29 AM »Cargo Themed event featuring LAX ONT SBD
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Events / [25 Aug 2024 1700-2000z] BVA Fly-In: New Hampshire
« Last post by Cameron Peterson on May 23, 2024, 07:33:42 PM »
Set the parking brake on the airliner and knock the cobwebs off your favorite general aviation aircraft! The General Aviation Fly-In visits locales across the country that are famous for their scenery and general aviation influence. While anything from a single engine Cessna to a regional jet is welcome in this event, ‘low and slow’ offers the best opportunity to experience the scenery.
During this GA Fly-In event, local air traffic control is staffed at smaller airports with overlying radar controllers to provide VFR Flight Following and IFR services. Fly VFR closed traffic, practice instrument approaches, or fly VFR or IFR between the featured airports: the choice is yours.
August 25, 2024 1300-1600ET {25 August 2024 1700-2000z}
Featuring: KMHT, KASH, KPSM
It’s also a great time to try out one of our WINGS flights. Remember, many of the flights have published Alternate Airports, allowing you to earn your BVA pilot ratings at event airports!
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Events / [27 July 2024 1700-2100z] BVA Minor Facility Showcase: Portland TRACON
« Last post by Cameron Peterson on May 23, 2024, 07:30:51 PM »
Join us for an exciting aviation adventure at the Portland TRACON Extravaganza, where you'll have the unique opportunity to explore the entirety of the Portland TRACON! This event features a diverse array of airports, providing a rich experience for pilots of all skill levels, whether you're looking to hone your instrument approaches, enjoy stunning coastal and inland views, or just simply fly around VFR.
Event Date and Time: July 27, 2024 from 1300 to 1700 ET (1700-2100Z)
Featured Airports:
- Portland Jetport (KPWM): The central hub of the event, offering a bustling environment for both IFR and VFR traffic.
- Auburn/Lewiston Municipal (KLEW): A perfect spot for practicing approaches and exploring the local area.
- Augusta State (KAUG): Enjoy the serene landscape and straightforward approaches.
- Brunswick Executive (KBXM): A former naval air station turned general aviation airport, ideal for touch-and-go practices.
- Knox County Regional (KRKD): Experience the picturesque coastal approaches.
- Sanford Seacoast Regional (KSFM): A great airport for short flights and local traffic patterns.
- Waterville Robert LaFleur (KWVL): Discover central Maine's hidden gem.
- Oxford County Regional (0B1): A cozy airport perfect for short hops.
- Biddeford Municipal (B19): Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this small airport.
- Eastern Slopes Regional (KIZG): Nestled in the mountains, it offers challenging and rewarding flights.
- Laconia Municipal (63B): A scenic airport just a short hop from Portland.
- Norridgewock (KOWK): A quiet, rural airstrip great for practicing landings.
- Dexter Regional (81B): A small, welcoming airfield in the heart of Maine.
- Twitchell (3B5): Explore this quaint airstrip surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
Highlights of the Event:
- Comprehensive ATC Coverage: Local and overlying air traffic controllers will be on hand to provide seamless service across the entire Portland TRACON.
- Diverse Flying Opportunities: Whether you're arriving from afar, flying VFR along the picturesque coastline, or practicing IFR approaches, there's something for every pilot.
- Scenic Visual Approaches: Take advantage of Portland's famous charted visual approach and enjoy breathtaking views along the shoreline.
- WINGS Program Flights: This event is an excellent opportunity to complete WINGS flights. Many of these flights include published Alternate Airports, allowing you to earn your BVA pilot ratings at event airports.
Don’t miss out on this chance to experience a vibrant and busy airspace while enjoying the beauty and diversity of Maine’s airports. Mark your calendars for July 27, 2024, and get ready to take to the skies in the Portland TRACON Extravaganza!
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Events / [09 July 2024 2300-0200z] BVA Regional Circuit: Boston and Albany
« Last post by Cameron Peterson on May 23, 2024, 07:23:15 PM »
In the Regional Circuit, we staff up multiple of our airports to provide pilots with an opportunity to receive 'gate-to-gate' ATC service for the duration of the event. Pilots are encouraged to fly between the airports and make the return flight if time allows; however, traffic from other airports is welcome as well. The Regional Circuit always creates an immersive atmosphere with busy frequencies and congested airways between the host airports.
This Regional Circuit features Boston (KBOS) and Albany (KALB) airports.
July 9, 2024 1900-2200ET {09 July 2024 2300-0200z}
It’s also a great time to try out one of our WINGS flights. Remember, many of the flights have published Alternate Airports, allowing you to earn your BVA pilot ratings at event airports!