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News / ZJX has a new DATM!
« on: January 30, 2025, 10:24:37 PM »
Please join me in congratulating Carson Berget on being selected as The Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC's newest Deputy Air Traffic Manager! Carson has most recently served as The Virtual Washington ARTCC's Web-Master leading a team of Assistant Web-Masters in the successful completion of a new website at ZDC.

We are extremely excited to see Carson grow in this role and he has some great ideas and plans for the future success of vZJX.

Congratulations Carson!

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News / [Repost] Position Posting: ZJX Seeks A DATM
« on: January 01, 2025, 09:36:16 PM »
Position Posting: Jacksonville ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: January 1st, 2025
Submission Deadline: January 15th, 2025

Purpose:
Jacksonville 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 the 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 of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, Policies, and more.
- Maintains a high online presence and community presence.
- Completes other duties as assigned by the ATM.

Requirements:
-  Supports the Jacksonville ARTCC’s mission.
-  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 ARTCCs 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 it 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 Jacksonville ARTCC Discord.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when he is unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Jacksonville is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Student 3 (S3) or greater. S3 controllers must be willing to obtain their C1 within an agreed upon amount of time once in ZJX.
- 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)
- Real-world aviation/pilot experience
- Familiarity with the jacksonville 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 “ZJX DATM Application Package” to owen.bliss@vatusa.net with the following:

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

Applications must be received by 23:59 EST on January 15th, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

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News / vZJX Seeks An AEC
« on: December 17, 2024, 06:47:07 PM »
Purpose:
Jacksonville is looking for a motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as an Assistant Events Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:
Reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Events Coordinator.
Assists in the management of Events planning, coordination and execution as well assists with the ARTCC social media pages.
Assists in the development of Event briefings, TMI planning, day of event administration and more.
Maintains a high online presence and community presence.
Completes other duties as assigned by the EC.

Requirements:
Supports the Jacksonville ARTCC’s mission.
Serves as a leader to help motivate controllers to sign up for events that the ARTCC is hosting or supporting.
Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
Works in collaboration with Virtual Airlines and other VATUSA ARTCCs to leverage synergy opportunities across the United States.
Holds self and others accountable to high-performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
Partners in the development of event strategy and helps to translate it into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.
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 Jacksonville ARTCC Discord
Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in SOP's and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
Must be a home controller in vZJX or must transfer to vZJX after being offered the position
Must hold the rating of Student 3 (S3) or greater with Major Certification (KMCO). Transferring controllers must obtain Major certification within 90 days of appointment to position
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)
Real-world aviation/pilot experience
Familiarity with the Jacksonville 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 fill out an application at the following link: https://vats.im/vzjx-aec-apply

Applications must be received by 23:59 EST on December 31st, 2024, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

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News / ZJX Seeks a DATM
« on: December 17, 2024, 05:32:19 PM »
Position Posting: Jacksonville ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: December 17th, 2024
Submission Deadline: December 31st, 2024

Purpose:
Jacksonville 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 the 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 of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, Policies, and more.
- Maintains a high online presence and community presence.
- Completes other duties as assigned by the ATM.

Requirements:
-  Supports the Jacksonville ARTCC’s mission.
-  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 ARTCCs 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 it 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 Jacksonville ARTCC Discord.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when he is unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Jacksonville is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Student 3 (S3) or greater. S3 controllers must be willing to obtain their C1 within an agreed upon amount of time once in ZJX.
- 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)
- Real-world aviation/pilot experience
- Familiarity with the jacksonville 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 “ZJX DATM Application Package” to owen.bliss@vatusa.net with the following:

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

Applications must be received by 23:59 EST on December 31st, 2024, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

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News / ZJX has a new EC!
« on: December 04, 2024, 11:52:12 PM »
Please join me in congratulating Nicholas Ader on his promotion to Event Coordinator! Nicholas has served as an Assistant Event Coordinator throughout most of my recent tenure as Event Coordinator in ZJX. Nicholas has some fantastic ideas for ways to continue to grow our ever evolving events department, and I am excited to see what he will do in his new position.

Congrats Nicholas!

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Events / Orlando Overload 2025 | Live From Orlando
« on: September 14, 2024, 04:49:26 PM »


Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC for the second edition of Orlando Overload | Live From Orlando on May 31st, 2025, where the skies over Orlando will be buzzing with excitement! Experience the thrill as Orlando International Airport transforms into a hive of activity, fully staffed with controllers from across the country attending in person to provide the most realistic and immersive experience for pilots and controllers possible. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of an overwhelming number of aircraft, air traffic controllers, and good times as we present the 2025 edition of Orlando Overload | Live From Orlando!

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Events / The City Beautiful | KMCO
« on: June 12, 2024, 05:28:22 PM »


Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC on July 31st, 2024 between 23:00-02:00Z as we light up the Orlando International Airport (KMCO) in the vibrant City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida.


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Events / I-10 Express, Fly The Panhandle
« on: June 12, 2024, 05:19:57 PM »


Join vZJX as we present "I-10 Express, Fly The Panhandle" featuring Pensacola (KPNS), Tallahassee (KTLH), and Jacksonville (KJAX). I-10 is backed up with traffic, so hop in your favorite general aviation aircraft and fly low and slow using "pilotage" over I-10 or hop in your favorite tubeliner and get from one side of the Florida panhandle to the other.  Get your sectional or your low altitude IFR charts ready and join us on September 12th, 2024 from 23:00Z-02:00Z.




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Events / Sunshine Spotlight Series: FNO Part 2
« on: June 12, 2024, 05:17:51 PM »


When the sun goes down, the controllers come out. Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC as we present the "Sunshine Spotlight Series: FNO Part 2" featuring Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX), Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB), Savannah International Airport (KSAV), and the Tallahassee International Airport (KTLH) on August 23rd, from 23:00-03:00Z.


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Events / Halloween Horror Ops 2024
« on: June 12, 2024, 05:13:39 PM »


GTOUT while you still can and GOHOM safely... All FATHE is lost here as there are WISRD everywhere?
Its the 3rd edition of the most frightening event of them all..

Halloween Horror Ops....

Come visit Orlando International if you dare but watch out.... there is a large BAIRN waste land around. Dont get to near or JAFAR from it. The death EATTR might get you and it might be too PRICY for you to stay around.

Come visit Orlando International..... OR GTOUT!!!!

Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC as we present our 3rd annual "Halloween Horror Ops" event featuring KMCO on October 3rd, 2024 from 23:00-03:00Z!

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Events / Sunshine Spotlight Series: Myrtle Beach
« on: June 12, 2024, 05:03:56 PM »


Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC on 07/10/24 from 2300Z-0200Z as we return to and staff up Myrtle Beach (KMYR), and Grand Strand (KCRE). Bring your favorite General Aviation aircraft or hop in your favorite tubeliner and head to the white beaches of South Carolina!

The Sunshine Spotlight Series is a bi-weekly event designed to feature our less visited destinations within the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC while providing ATC services for all virtual aviators of all experience levels.

Payware Scenery:

KMYR (MSFS2020): https://secure.simmarket.com/no-limit-sky-myrtle-beach-msfs.phtml

KMYR (XP11): https://www.aerosoft.com/en/shop/x-plane/x-plane-11/sceneries/xp-north-america/3631/kmyr-myrtle-beach-international-airport-xp

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Events / Sunshine Spotlight Series: Charleston
« on: June 12, 2024, 04:02:01 PM »


Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC on 06/27/24 from 2300Z-0200Z as we staff up Charleston International Airport. Bring your favorite General Aviation aircraft or hop in your favorite tubeliner and enjoy a flight in and out of CHS!

The Sunshine Spotlight Series is a bi-weekly event designed to feature our less visited destinations within the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC while providing ATC services for all virtual aviators of all experience levels.


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Events / Sunshine Spotlight Series: Sanford
« on: March 14, 2024, 08:42:14 PM »


When the sun goes down, the controllers come out. Join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC as we present the "Sunshine Spotlight Series: Sanford" featuring the Sanford International Airport on April 18th, 2024 from 23:00-03:00Z.

The Sunshine Spotlight Series is a bi-weekly event designed to feature our less visited destinations within the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC while providing ATC services for all virtual aviators of all experience levels.

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Events / Orlando Overload 2024 | Live From Orlando
« on: March 03, 2024, 09:30:30 AM »


vZJX is taking the show on the road!  The controllers of the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC are packing up the laptops for an epic night of controlling, as we present:

Orlando Overload 2024 | LIVE from KMCO

We'll be passing strips, and pushing planes all night long, from the City Beautiful!  Join us for an amazing night full of fun, friends, and flying on April 27th, 2024 from 23:00Z-03:00.

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Events / Spring Break Madness FNO
« on: February 19, 2024, 05:54:12 PM »


Who's ready for spring break, 'cause we've got a PARTY for YOU!  Jacksonville is teaming up with our buddies from Atlanta and Miami for an epic evening of southeast flying fun!  Wanna hit up HOTlanta?  Feel like partying with the mouse in Orlando?  Or are you a south beach kinda guy...  the choice is yours!

We'll be staffing up 6 (yep... SIX!) airports on March 15th.  So pick your poison, gas up that jet, and get the party started!

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