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Position Posting: Salt Lake ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: November 12, 2025
Submission Deadline: November 22, 2025

Purpose:
Salt Lake is looking for a motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Air Traffic Manager
- Assists in management of ATC Roster, permissions and access, Discord administration, and other general administrative tasks associated with the ATC organization as delegated within the guidance provided by the Air Traffic Manager
- Assists in the development and writing of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, Policies, and more
- Maintains a high online presence and community presence
- Completes other duties as assigned by ATM

Requirements:
-  Supports the Salt Lake ARTCC’s mission of “Connecting the Rockies with professionalism, realism, and community” while fostering an open and accepting environment.
-  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 the VATSIM server and Salt Lake ARTCC Discord.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when he is unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Salt Lake ARTCC is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZLC JO 7210.1B and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Controller 1 (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)
- Prior experience in ARTCC Senior Staff or Junior Staff
- Real world aviation/pilot experience
- Familiarity with the Salt Lake ARTCC 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 “ZLC DATM Application Package” to atm@zlcartcc.org with the following:

-Full name, CID, and email address
-Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
-Letter of intent explaining “Why Salt Lake and why this position is for you”

Applications must be received by 0659Z on November 22, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered and discarded.
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Events / [12/21/2025] Tailgating with the Eagles
« Last post by Daniel Sirota on November 11, 2025, 08:59:45 PM »
Banner and more details to follow!

Event Field: PHL
Date & Time: Sunday, December 21st from 1pm-4pm ET (18z-21z)
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Events / [12/28/2025 2359z-0400z] Gift Returns Sunday
« Last post by Kristofer Pierson on November 11, 2025, 02:29:01 PM »

After all the gift exchanges you have had the last few days, you probably have some returns to make. Fly into MSP and get all your post-shopping-shopping needs taken care of. ZMP controllers are happy to provide stellar service to you as your journey in or out of the beautiful Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport!
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Events / [02/28/2026] Motown to Midtown Crossfire
« Last post by Jonathan Baggett on November 10, 2025, 09:09:48 AM »


Get ready to fire up your engines for the Motown to Midtown Crossfire! Join the controllers of the Cleveland ARTCC (ZOB) and Atlanta ARTCC (ZTL) for a night of fully staffed skies between two of the nation’s busiest hubs — Detroit Metropolitan (KDTW) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (KATL).

Whether you’re climbing out of Motown or descending into Midtown, expect seamless handoffs, heavy traffic, and plenty of southern and midwestern hospitality along the way. Both airports will be fully staffed, so file your flight plan, grab your favorite jet, and join us for an evening of nonstop action in the heart of the eastern seaboard!

Courtesy of IniBuilds, we will be giving away copies of KDTW Scenery and the IniBuilds A350. You can enter the giveaway here (must have flown during the event): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqH0hGPudwxqkbyebGjvW_fFt4QNB1l2TiMSEqTrW80sanLQ/viewform?usp=header
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Events / [01/22/2025] Smokestack Shuffle
« Last post by Jonathan Baggett on November 08, 2025, 10:01:58 AM »


Fire up your favorite general aviation aircraft and get ready to shuffle across the Rust Belt! The Smokestack Shuffle brings you a scenic short-hop adventure between Pontiac (KPTK) and Cleveland Burke Lakefront (KBKL) — two Great Lakes airports with rich general aviation history and plenty of fun.

Join the Cleveland ARTCC as we provide an evening of full ATC coverage for a break from the airline grind. KPTK and KBKL will be staffed on January 22, 2026 from 2359-0300z. Clear prop!
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Events / [12/18/2025] Caroling in Columbus, Decking the halls in Dayton
« Last post by Hayden Young on November 05, 2025, 08:08:30 PM »

Get into the holiday season as Indy Center puts on some holiday cheer. Put on your jacket and round up the family for a night of fun in central Ohio! We're singing carols in Columbus, decking the halls in Dayton, warming up the walnuts in Wilmington, and pulling out the ornaments in Ohio State.

Airports: DAY, ILN, CMH, OSU
Date/Time: December 18th, 7-11pm EDT
Date/Time (zulu): December 18th, 2359z - December 19th, 0400z
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Events / Houston-Mobay Fever
« Last post by Dean Varsano on November 04, 2025, 01:39:32 PM »


This event brings you the best of two worlds, stunning big city lights, and small island reggae vibes. Enjoy full service from Houston to Montego Bay when we staff our airspace from 2359z-0400z on 12/13.
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News / Iron Mic Awards: October 2025
« Last post by Brandon Wening on November 03, 2025, 10:27:17 AM »
October 2025 Iron Mic Awards

Congrats to our October 2025 Iron Mic winners!
Enroute: LAX_CTR - ZLA
TRACON: SCT_APP - ZLA
Tower: LAX_TWR - ZLA
Ground: BOS_GND - ZBW

Enroute Top 3
LAX_CTR 41.19%
HNL_CTR 31.49%
BOS_CTR 27.25%

TRACON Top 3
SCT_APP 26.04%
BOS_APP 19.38%
PCT_APP 16.81%

Tower Top 3
LAX_TWR 27.33%
BOS_TWR 25.45%
SAN_TWR 24.88%

Ground Top 3
BOS_GND 26.79%
SAN_GND 23.73%
MEM_GND 15.6%










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Events / [05 Dec 2025 1600z - 08 Dec 2025 0400z] 60 Hours of BVARTCC
« Last post by Cameron Peterson on November 02, 2025, 06:19:14 PM »

Join us for this one of a kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in December.  As part of this unique tradition, we will also be hosting Friday Night Operations (FNO) to kick off the first night of this amazing weekend. This is one of our favorite events and we look forward to talking to you all throughout the weekend of continuous ATC coverage.

There are no sign-ups or special actions required for pilots to participate: just connect and fly, any time you want, between 11:00am ET on Friday, December 5 through 11:00pm ET on Sunday, December 7. How many flights can you get in before the end of the night on Sunday?

Begins: Friday, December 5th, 11am ET (1600z)
Ends: Sunday, December 7th, 11pm ET (0400z)




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The Cold Start FNO: Friday, December 5, 7-11pm ET (2359 - 0400z)
featuring ZBW, ZNY, ZDC
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Events / [06 Dec 2025 0000-0400z] Cold Start FNO
« Last post by Cameron Peterson on November 02, 2025, 05:16:50 PM »

Bundle up and fire up those engines — it’s time for the Cold Start FNO!

Kick off Boston Virtual ARTCC’s annual 60-hour winter marathon with a frosty Friday night across the Northeast Corridor. From 0000 to 0400z (1900–2300 ET) on Friday, December 5th, the Boston (ZBW), New York (ZNY), and Washington (ZDC) ARTCCs will team up to bring you wall-to-wall coverage from New England to the Mid-Atlantic.

No featured fields this time — the skies are your playground. Whether you’re flying a quick shuttle hop, an east coast milk run, or a long-haul departure, expect full staffing, heavy traffic, and that signature Northeast energy.

Start your weekend right — with a Cold Start.


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Concurrently, ZBW will be hosting the 60 Hours of BVARTCC event. This is a one-of-a-kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in December. Please check the event posting for details.
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