Position Posting: Denver ARTCC Training Administrator
Date Posted: July 12, 2021
Submission Deadline: July 26, 2021 (or until the position has been filled)

Purpose:
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3.
- Oversees a comprehensive ARTCC Training Department and academy.
- Develops and maintains a training policy, sweatbox files, and training materials.
- Manages a team of Instructors and Mentors

Requirements:
- Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, professionalism, fun” while fostering an open and accepting environment.
- Prior I1 experience.
- Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences.
- Oversees the quality of the training program.
- Perform multiple functions, including project management, instructional design, and instructional writing.
- Assess learning needs accurately and propose creative and effective learning solutions.
- Initiate and manage throughout the lifecycle of project, including: initiating projects, creating project plans, executing all milestones and tasks, monitoring risk, and evaluating success.
- Leverage a diverse set of skills and delivery approaches, including: instructor led, blended, experiential, media based, performance support, and other emerging technologies.
= Organization design for Denver Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZDV goals.
- Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
- Supports the recruitment, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people to fill the roles of Instructors and Mentors.
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences
- Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
- Maintains, updates and manages training program, lessons, sweatbox scenarios, exam rubrics
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Denver is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV General Policy 3.5 and all sections thereof (as appropriate).
- Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience.

 
Preferred Skills:
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM).
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with the Denver 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 “ZDV TA 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 Denver and why this position is for you”
- One page lesson plan for a (Pick one – S1, S2, S3, C1) student.
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator.

Applications must be received by 0359z on July 23, 2021 (2359est). If a candidate has not been chosen, the selection period shall remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.

I am very excited to announce Denver’s newest Deputy Air Traffic Manager, Benjamin Gustafson! Ben brings to the team a wealth of leadership experience as a former member of our Armed Forces, previous Web Master experience, training experience, and much more. I cannot wait to work with Ben as my right-hand man and continue to push Denver forward. Please congratulate Ben when you see him! Ben will be placed in to the position today and will be fully on boarded and is ready to hit the ground running.

Please congratulate Karsen Box as the Denver Events Coordinator/Department Head! Karsen and I share a common goal for the facility and as a staple in our events department previously, shows he has the knowledge, courage, and desire to continue on in this promotion. I am very excited to work with Karsen and look forward to his future as a leader and staff member. Congrats, Box!

Position Posting: Denver ARTCC Webmaster
Date Posted: July 1, 2021
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2021

Purpose:
The Denver ARTCC is currently seeking a highly motivated individual who will provide effective management of the ARTCC’s data services, including but not limited to: web content development and services, discord management, and email systems.
 
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager
- Develops, manages, and oversees Web Services, APIs, E-mail, and other systems
- Responds quickly to website and data system needs
- Develops policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems
- Oversees and manages the ZDV Web Team
- Other duties as assigned by the ATM or DATM
 
Basic Requirements:
-  Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, and professionalism” 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.
- Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- 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.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.

Additional Requirements:
- Must have at least a Student 1 (S1) rating
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
- Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including, HTML, MySQL/MongoDB, JavaScript, NodeJS, GoLang, PHP, and CSS
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must display leadership qualities
- Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV General Policy 3.5 and all sections thereof (as appropriate)


Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated custom web programming skills and expertise
- AJAX
- Laravel
- Familiarity with APIs for other applications (Google, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Experience with VueJS
- Experience with ElectronJS

This position requires a significant commitment to ZDV and VATSIM. Role and responsibilities may change as needed.
 
Applications Should Include:
- Full name, active email, and VATSIM CID
- Resume detailing relevant experience (include any applicable real-world experience)
- Sample of work that demonstrates ability
 
Candidates shall email their application package to [email protected] with the subject title “ZDV WM Application”.

Applications must be received by 0359z on July 15, 2021 (2359est) to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

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