Please join me in welcoming Danny Evans as PCF’s newest Training Administrator. Danny was an instructor with ZFW and is a real world CFII and MEI. We are excited to have him aboard and are looking forward to the enhancements that our Training Program will get!

Duties

The TA reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA Training Director, functions as a senior ARTCC staff member and oversees/directs the operation of the training program. 
•   Attends periodic meetings as necessary.
•   Maintains an active online presence within the Pacific Control Facility and on the VATSIM network.
•   Responsible for curriculum development including courses, classes, simulation scenarios, exams and all associated media/material.
•   Manages training staff/appointments providing guidance, coaching and correction where needed
•   Ensures PCF training program meets ATM goals and current VATUSA, VATNA, VATSIM policies.
•   Responsible for student progression / approves rating promotions.
•   Helps draft changes to Training Order.
•   Voting member of the Facility Advisory Board.
•   Represents Pacific Control Facility and ATM to VATUSA training staff; acts accordingly.
•   Quickly and accurately responds to training inquiries from students, mentors, and instructors.
•   Frequently checks and responds to emails and contacts in a timely manner.
•   Assumes the duties of instructor.

Requirements
The successful candidate must:
•   Be a member in good standing
•   Be a member of the Pacific Control Facility, or willing to transfer upon selection
•   Hold a VATSIM Enroute Controller (C1) rating or higher
•   Have held an I1 rating for at least 30 days at any given time
•   Have an extensive knowledge of US airspace, air traffic control procedures and regulations
•   Be familiar with, at all times, the current VATSIM GRP and all applicable VATUSA and VATNA policies and changes
•   Maintain active status by logging minimum number of hours in accordance with ARTCC policy
•   Log a minimum of 2 hours available training time per month
•   Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
•   Be able to work well in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate should:
•   Possess and utilize a high degree of energy & commitment appropriate for this position.
•   Understand this position requires a HIGH time commitment.
•   Demonstrate qualities of understanding, patience and maturity.
•   Have a working knowledge of various training software and scenario-building processes.
•   Be skilled with Microsoft PowerPoint or Google equivalent.

Priority is given to candidates who:
•   Currently possess an I1 rating or higher.
•   Have instructor or mentor experience on the network.
•   Possess experience and certification within the Pacific Control Facility.
•   Have real-world aviation experience (pilot or ATC).
•   Have previous ARTCC (or higher) staff experience.
•   Have real-world managerial or supervisory experience.

Application Instructions

Applications may be submitted to the Pacific Control Facility's Air Traffic Manager via email:   PCF-ATM[at]vatusa.net   

Application must include:
•   Full name, email address and VATSIM CID
•   Resume or Letter of Intent

Applications will be accepted until November 8th at 2359z.

What to Expect
Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced.  The workload is considerable and should not be taken lightly.  Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying.  All applications will go through an initial evaluation.  Candidates who pass the evaluation will be contacted for a comprehensive interview.  The selected candidate will be submitted to the VATUSA Training Director for final approval and may expect an additional division interview.  All candidates will be notified if/when a selection is made.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Come join ZDC as we staff up DCA for our annual Capital Christmas event on December 19th 2359z-0400z. We will be providing egg nog, hot chocolate and candy canes for our junior pilots. We hope to see you there!

The pilot brief can be found at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v9tombOjMSOmp7dfO9MJpahPURqvrUfOuEJGHUt2hvY/edit?usp=sharing

Come join the hottest preparty ZDC has to offer, we will be featuring excellent BBQ food such as 15 hour smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork Sliders, and hamburgers and hotdogs for the kids or all you picky eaters. We will be offering three different party locations, KIAD, KDCA, and KBWI, all featuring the hottest DJs streaming from your own personal devices. The party kicks off at 2300z and runs until 0400z, or whenever the parents get home! Please note, at this time we are working on the fireworks permits, but for some reason the FAA isn't too keen on lighting them off at an airport, let alone three.

Come join ZDC as we bring back Raleigh as a featured FNO field. We will be staffed from 2359z-0400z so bring your favorite aircraft!

Event Description
 
To celebrate the release of the PMDG 777, FedEx Virtual Air Cargo is proud to announce that we will be sponsoring a community wide VATSIM group flight! Our group flight will take place on Saturday, September 14th, where we will depart KMEM (Memphis Intl) between 0900Z and 1400Z and arrive at OMDB, Dubai, between 2200Z and 0300Z thirteen to fourteen hours later. This is to mimic the real-world FDX8 flight, where they use the 777. We will also be offering supplementary flights for those who are less hardcore long-haul pilots. We will offer a departure from BIKF (Keflavik, Iceland) between 1530Z and 1800Z (Estimated 8-8.5 hours flight time) as well as a departure from LGAV (Athens, Greece) between 1930Z and 2200Z. (Estimated 4-4.5 hours flight time) Both of these supplementary flights are timed so that they will join the main flight from Memphis, and the whole group will come together at OMDB around the same time. We’ll give the controllers a run for their money at all four airports! Plan on being fully staffed at least for the local areas around each airport. We have notified every ARTCC and FIR along the route, and we hope to get some sort of controller support during the entire duration of the flight. We have notified every ARTCC and FIR along the route, and we hope to get some sort of controller support during the entire duration of the flight. We also will have Ramp Control at KMEM for all departures as long as they leave from the North FedEx Ramp. Coordination is KEY to making this a success and we have put through the hardest effort to make sure this goes off without a hitch.
 
We will also be entering participants for prizes of cash value as long as they fly (and complete!) the flight on VATSIM and book the flight using our booking system.
This system is located at http://events.fedexvac.org where there are around 200 slots to book. We are initially offering 100 slots from KMEM, 50 from BIKF, and 50 from LGAV. PLEASE CHECK to make sure your desired callsign is not already taken!
These should make the event available to almost anyone who wants to fly, no matter where and what time zone they live. We are hoping this fills up!
 
Final Note: PLEASE KNOW YOUR AIRPLANE. We DO NOT want to aggravate the controllers or make it any more of a task to control the large number of aircraft expected to participate in this event with people who do not know how to operate their aircraft. This is why we gave a period of time between release and event- to let everyone get familiar with their new baby!
 
EVENT PRIZES:
Two (2) License Keys for the PMDG 777. (READ INFO BELOW)
Three (3) BluePrint Simulation Sceneries (Except KJFK)
One (1) Aerosoft BIKF Keflavik Intl
One (1) Aivlasoft EFB License Key
One (1) Copy of PFPX Flight Planning Software*
One (1) Copy of A2A Simulations Cessna 172 Trainer
 
With our friends at PMDG now directly supporting our event, we have received a donation of two licenses for the PMDG 777. We will be choosing two grand prize winners to receive one of these licenses. What's that you say? You already own this fine bird? Well fear not! Current 777 owners will have two other options. You can either receive a refund for the purchase price of the 777, or gift a license to a fellow flight sim enthusiast in need. Even if you already have it, you can still benefit!
 
*Thanks to Carl, our Western Regional Manager, for donating a copy of PFPX for this event.
 
Charts
KMEM Memphis International:
http://airnav.com/airport/KMEM

http://aircharts.org/

BIKF Keflavik International:
http://www.bostonvir...BIKF_index.html

LGAV Athens International:
http://www.hvacc.org.../19-athens-lgav

http://charts.aero/airport/LGAV

OMDB Dubai International
(Chart links at bottom of the page, excellent charts!)
http://www.gcaa.gov....ndex-en-GB.html
(Above link is 404 at this time. Google OMDB Charts for a couple different sites)


Flight Plans
(The below FlightPlans were hand tested and verified)
KMEM-OMDB
CRSON2 HUMMS BWG JHW BUF YXI MT YKL LOMTA MOATT 59N050W 59N040W 60N030W 61N020W RATSU GUNPA P610 ZOL L621 ROE N983 ELPOL N195 XIMBA M860 KUGOS SIN CRM UM688 SIDAD UP975 GASSI UP559 NALPO P559 DESDI
 
BIKF-OMDB
MOXAL ROSTI G3 VALDI L621 BUKOV UL621 UDROS UL852 VAN UL124 UMH UL223 LAM ISL DATUT ORSAR PEBAT DESDI

LGAV-OMDB
VARIX UL995 RDS UM601 LCA UR655 CAK J222 BASEM R785 ZELAF UR785 RASLI TRF UP559 KAVID UP559 KMC UP559 KODAG GASSI UP559 NALPO P559 DESDI


Other Resources
North Atlantic Planning Chart
http://www.planningc...th-Atlantic.gif

Transatlantic Radio Operations Checksheet
http://ctp.vatsim-uk..._Checksheet.pdf

NOAA’s International Flight Folder Containing Upper Wind and Temp Charts
http://www.aviationweather.gov/iffdp/

Fuel Planner
http://fuelplanner.com/

VATSIM Flight Plan Pre-File
http://www.vatsim.net/fp/