The STL - BNA Crossfire event has been cancelled for this evening... but don't let it get you down!  Join ZKC and ZMP has they host the STL - MSP Last Minute Crossfire tonight, 4/28 from 2300z - 0300z.

It's time to thaw out! To help, the virtual Kansas City ARTCC is hosting the "Air Capital Fly-In" February, 25th. 2017, beginning 2359z and lasting until 0400z.

Begin your evening by departing Wichita in your Cessna Citation made here in Wichita, Kansas. Then
end with chartering your Boeing 737 assembled right here at the Boeing plant in Wichita.  Our main airports include Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National (KICT), McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB) and the Hutchinson Municipal Airport (KHUT).

We encourage you to put our controllers to the test with both your IFR and VFR skills.

All aircraft welcome. We hope to see you there!

Duties
The FE reports to the Air Traffic Manager and maintains technical/sector files for use with ATC client software.

• Attends periodic meetings as necessary.
• Maintains an active online presence within the ZKC ARTCC and on the VATSIM network.
• Advises ATM and senior ARTCC staff of technical issues.
• Creates, maintains and updates ZKC sector files, vATIS config files, alias files and POF files.
• Coordinates with ZKC and other ARTCC staff to mitigate and manage frequency and automation problems.
• Maintains approved facility Orders and LOAs, ensuring they are electronically available through the website.
• Develops and maintains LOA/SOP “cheat sheets” and related media.
• Frequently checks and responds to emails and contacts in a timely manner.
• Voting member of the Facility Advisory Board.

Requirements
The successful candidate must:

• Be a member in good standing
• Be a member of the ZKC ARTCC, or willing to transfer upon selection
• Hold a VATSIM Tower Controller (S2) rating or higher
• Be skilled with VATSIM ATC Client software and software involved in technical file creation/manipulation
• Maintain active status by logging minimum number of hours in accordance with ARTCC policy
• Be able to work well in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Skills & Abilities
The successful candidate should:

• Possess a high degree of commitment and motivation

Priority is given to candidates who:

• Possess experience and certification within the ZKC ARTCC
• Have previous Facility Engineer experience
• Have previous staff experience in a VATSIM ATC facility, or virtual airline
• Have experience with software programming

Application Instructions
Applications may be submitted to the Kansas City ARTCC Air Traffic Manager via email:   ZKC-ATM[at]vatusa.net    Application must include:

• Full name, email address and VATSIM CID
• Resume or Letter of Intent

This is an open announcement, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

What to Expect
This is an entry-level position.  The workload is light, with moderate peaks after periodic AIRAC / Navigation / Procedure updates.  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.

Unfortunately, Dristin Rose has hung his hat as TA at ZKC to advance his education and dedicate more time to his new promotion at work.  Collectively, he's been a staff member at Kansas City for over two years.  During that time, I've developed a deep respect and appreciation of his knowledge of procedures, commitment to students and even his upbeat personality that forced me to be happy when sometimes I just really wanted to grump.  Although I certainly understand his "partial retirement", his presence as TA and instructor will be sorely missed.  I sincerely thank him for all he has done for us, our students and the VATUSA community in general.

BUT... don't fear!  Kyle Kaestner has been selected to step up and assume the TA job.  I've worked with Kyle awhile now in his most recent role as Events Coordinator, and am confident he'll pick up where Dristin left off.  I'd like to thank Kyle for his assistance and dedication, and look forward to a bright future for ZKC training.