There is also a payware version for X-Plane 12: https://store.x-plane.org/KMYR--Myrtle-Beach-International-Airport-XP12_p_1869.html

ZLA is looking for a Facility Engineer!

The facility engineer is responsible for keeping controllers up-to-date with new procedures and airspace changes. We're looking for someone who is motivated, experienced and willing to take on new challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains ZLA CRC data-admin database, alias file, video maps, and tools
- Troubleshoot issues with geoJSON files, ERAM filters, video maps, Audio for VATSIM, etc.
- Participates in and leads outreach to partner organizations, fellow engineers and outside resources
- Stays up-to-date with new procedures and airspace changes
- Manipulates and converts raw FAA data
- Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to maintain facility files
- Assists with creation and maintenance of sweatbox/ATCTrainer simulation files and scenarios
- Maintains an active presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network
- Other duties as required


Required Qualifications
- Be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
- Currently hold a rating of S3 or higher
- 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
- Previous or current ARTCC staff experience
- Real world aviation experience
- Coding/Software engineering experience (especially Python), familiarity with github
- Familiarity with QGIS and geoJSON highly preferred
- Team leadership experience


This position requires a significant commitment to ZLA and VATSIM. Role and responsibilities may change as needed. All controllers who hold an S3 rating or higher and who may be interested are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with ZLA's airspace is helpful but not required.


Please include the following in your application:
- Full name, email address and VATSIM CID
- Letter of intent or cover letter
- Resume detailing VATSIM experience
- Optional: Letter of recommendation from a current or previous ARTCC/VATUSA staff member


Please submit applications to the ZLA Air Traffic Manager at [email protected] and Deputy Air Traffic Manager at [email protected].

Applications must be received by Sunday, July 14th at 23:59Z.

This shall be fun! 

Airports: who knows
Date/Time: October 27, 2024, 4pm-8pm PT
Date/Time (zulu): October 27, 2024, 2300z - October 28, 2024, 0300z

Two years ago, we said the only thing to do in Ohio was leave.
Last year, we made you vow to never come back.
But this year? Well the Guardians and Reds are two of the better teams in baseball... Maybe, just maybe, Ohio isn't so bad after all?
After all, Cedar Point is the roller coaster capital of the world and just renovated Top Thrill 2, one of the tallest and fastest coasters in the world... only to close it for the season… Maybe the rides work down at Kings Island???
We’re home to The elite Ohio State University... except their arch rivals Michigan beat them to the national title again... Not to worry! The mighty Miami University, Case Western, and Youngstown State will step up to the plate!
But it’s not all negative! The Cuyahoga River hasn’t caught fire in a while, and Norfolk Southern has yet to put a train of toxic chemicals on the ground this year! Jokes aside, while there are many reasons you may want to leave Ohio as soon as possible, just maybe you’d like to stay and try Cinci’s famous chili three, four, or five ways at Skyline or Gold Star, galvanize some rubber on the Goodyear blimp, visit the National Museum of the USAF (before Henry Ford tries to move that to Greenfield Village with the Wright Brothers’ bike shop too,) earn your degree at one of the our many acclaimed colleges and universities, or grab a beer and a coney at Tony Packo’s after a Mud Hens game before you go.
Just maybe don’t stay too long…