Position Posting: ZLA Training Administrator

Nickolas Christopher

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Position Posting: ZLA Training Administrator
« on: December 04, 2018, 01:55:13 AM »
ZLA is looking for a Training Administrator!

The Training Administrator is responsible for ensuring the success of the ZLA training program. We're looking for a knowledgeable, energetic and dedicated person for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversees and actively develops training program
  • Understands and appropriately integrates VATSIM, VATUSA and ZLA policies into the training program
  • Manages training staff, including recruiting and hiring mentors and instructors
  • Reports directly to the ZLA Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA Training Director
  • Maintains and implements training materials and documents
  • Tracks the progress of student controllers
  • Quickly and accurately responds to training-related inquiries from students, mentors and instructors
  • Serves as a senior staff member assisting with making decisions for the ARTCC

Required Qualifications:
  • Be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no previous derogatory marks
  • Currently hold a rating of Controller (C1) or higher
  • Have held a rating of I1 for at least 30 days at any given time prior to hiring date
  • Capable of working well in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong knowledge of the United States Airspace and Air Traffic Control systems
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current I1 rating or higher
  • Instructor/Mentor experience
  • Previous or current ARTCC senior staff experience
  • Supervisory or management experience in virtual or real world
  • Real world aviation experience

Please include the following in your application:
  • Letter of Intent
  • Resume (please include real world management experience if applicable)
  • Letter of Recommendation from a current or previous ARTCC/VATUSA staff member (not required but highly encouraged)

Please note this position requires a significant commitment to ZLA and VATSIM. Role and responsibilities may change as needed.

Please submit your application to [email protected].

Applications must be received by 23:59 PST Monday, December 10, 2018.
ZLA Air Traffic Manager