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News / Re: ZMA Has a New ATM!
« Last post by Owen Bliss on July 01, 2025, 10:07:31 PM »Congratulations Robby! I am looking forward to working with you in your new role 
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News / ZMA Has a New ATM!
« Last post by Brandon Wening on July 01, 2025, 08:06:45 PM »Please join me in congratulating the new Miami ARTCC Air Traffic Manager, Robby Parknavy! Robby is excited to move up from his current role as the ZMA TA and continue serving the ZMA community as the ATM. Robby seeks to prioritize the member experience in ZMA and continue cultivating an active and vibrant community for all to enjoy. With multiple staff positions open in ZMA currently, Robby also looks to provide great opportunities for members to help lead the facility in line with his vision. We are all excited to see the great work Robby does in his new role. Congratulations Robby!
I'd also like to thank the outgoing ATM, Dan Leavitt, for leading the ZMA ARTCC for over 4 years as a senior staff member. Dan and his amazing staff helped ZMA navigate many challenges, including document updates, GCAP policy modifications, and multiple inter-division events. Thank you Dan for your continued support of ZMA!
I'd also like to thank the outgoing ATM, Dan Leavitt, for leading the ZMA ARTCC for over 4 years as a senior staff member. Dan and his amazing staff helped ZMA navigate many challenges, including document updates, GCAP policy modifications, and multiple inter-division events. Thank you Dan for your continued support of ZMA!
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News / Position Posting: vZJX Event Coordinator
« Last post by Owen Bliss on June 30, 2025, 03:48:05 PM »Position Posting: Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC Event Coordinator
Date Posted: June 30th, 2025
Submission Deadline: July 14th, 2025
Purpose:
The Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC is looking for a motivated individual who possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC Event Coordinator. We are looking for an individual who is willing to commit to this position long-term.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to and serves at the pleasure of the ATM and DATM.
- Maintains an online presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network.
- Manages the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC Events Team.
- Functions as an ARTCC junior staff member and attends meetings as necessary.
- Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all ARTCC events and materials.
- Develop traffic management initiatives.
- Conducting event briefings.
- Identifies and develops events to generate traffic and promote the ARTCCs.
- Develop and distribute marketing materials to promote ARTCC events.
- Implements and oversees approved events.
- Acts as CIC or TMU during ARTCC events when able, or designates a replacement on their behalf.
- Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to arrange support for local events.
- Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to provide vZJX support.
- Maintains relationships with VAs and coordinates support for VA events.
- Coordinates annual in-person "live event".
Requirements:
- Must hold at least an S3 rating (C1 rating is preferred).
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and manage a team.
Preferred Skills:
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with Jacksonville policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the qualities of understanding, patience, restraint, and professionalism.
- Have previous experience working with an event team.
How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants must email their application package with the subject title “vZJX EC Application Package” to owen.bliss@vatusa.net with the following:
- Full name, CID, and email address
- Résumé, including any applicable real-world/VATSIM experience
- Letter of intent explaining “Why Jacksonville and why this position is for you”
- Create an event – include in this event the featured fields, marketing strategy, how you would motivate controllers to sign up, banner, which neighboring facilities are needed for support, etc. Show us what you have.
- Your goals and vision for Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC events and events team.
Applications must be received by 2359z on July 14th, 2025. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered and may be discarded. Additionally, this deadline is subject to change without notice.
Date Posted: June 30th, 2025
Submission Deadline: July 14th, 2025
Purpose:
The Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC is looking for a motivated individual who possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC Event Coordinator. We are looking for an individual who is willing to commit to this position long-term.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to and serves at the pleasure of the ATM and DATM.
- Maintains an online presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network.
- Manages the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC Events Team.
- Functions as an ARTCC junior staff member and attends meetings as necessary.
- Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all ARTCC events and materials.
- Develop traffic management initiatives.
- Conducting event briefings.
- Identifies and develops events to generate traffic and promote the ARTCCs.
- Develop and distribute marketing materials to promote ARTCC events.
- Implements and oversees approved events.
- Acts as CIC or TMU during ARTCC events when able, or designates a replacement on their behalf.
- Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to arrange support for local events.
- Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to provide vZJX support.
- Maintains relationships with VAs and coordinates support for VA events.
- Coordinates annual in-person "live event".
Requirements:
- Must hold at least an S3 rating (C1 rating is preferred).
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a team environment and manage a team.
Preferred Skills:
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with Jacksonville policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the qualities of understanding, patience, restraint, and professionalism.
- Have previous experience working with an event team.
How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants must email their application package with the subject title “vZJX EC Application Package” to owen.bliss@vatusa.net with the following:
- Full name, CID, and email address
- Résumé, including any applicable real-world/VATSIM experience
- Letter of intent explaining “Why Jacksonville and why this position is for you”
- Create an event – include in this event the featured fields, marketing strategy, how you would motivate controllers to sign up, banner, which neighboring facilities are needed for support, etc. Show us what you have.
- Your goals and vision for Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC events and events team.
Applications must be received by 2359z on July 14th, 2025. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered and may be discarded. Additionally, this deadline is subject to change without notice.
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Events / [07/30/2025] Northwest Nights: KPDX
« Last post by Hayden Tilby on June 30, 2025, 12:56:16 PM »
Join us on Wednesday, July 30th from 5-8pm PDT (2359-0300z) at the Portland International Airport (KPDX). The field will be fully staffed as the summer heat brings a beautiful sunset over the Pacific Northwest! We can’t wait to see you there.
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Events / [11/21/2025] Stuff The Albu-Turkey FNO
« Last post by Jordan Jacklin on June 30, 2025, 12:35:05 AM »Banner and Full Description soon
It's the 10th Annual Stuff the Albu-Turkey!
It's the 10th Annual Stuff the Albu-Turkey!
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Events / [07/24/2025 2300-0200z] Trouble in The Tracon
« Last post by Spencer Moore on June 29, 2025, 04:26:51 PM »
Join us in ZFW as we light up the deltas in the D10! We are encouraging pilots of all skill levels and types to fly around the TRACON to gain experience as we also will have newer controllers gaining their own experience as well. Come fly wacky approaches and see how many airports you can get to before the night ends, hope to see you there!
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Events / ZLA Live 2026
« Last post by Matthew Kramer on June 29, 2025, 01:47:45 PM »Moved from previous date due to Expo. Info TK, SNO request submitted December 2024.
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Events / The Plane Train FNO [9/5/2025] KATL
« Last post by Meg Bruck on June 28, 2025, 09:08:59 AM »KATL FNO!!!!
9/5/25
23:00-03:00
9/5/25
23:00-03:00
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Events / [7/18/2025] Battle of the BBQ FNO
« Last post by James Duggan on June 26, 2025, 06:57:46 AM »
Memphis and St. Louis are renowned cities for their BBQ. Memphis is known for its long history of sweet, smoky ribs, while St. Louis is recognized for its saucy pork steaks. Visit one field for your favorite flavor, or visit both and compare the regional taste. Whichever way you choose, you can't lose! Fire up those frequencies and listen for the sizzling, world-famous BBQ that Memphis and St. Louis have to offer!
Event Fields: KMEM, KSTL
Time & Date: July 18th, 2025, 6-10 PM Central (2300-0300z)
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News / Position Reposting: Jacksonville ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« Last post by Owen Bliss on June 25, 2025, 03:11:27 PM »Position Posting: Jacksonville ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: June 25th, 2025
Submission Deadline: July 9th, 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.”
- *Bonus* Letter Of Recommendation from a current or former VATUSA, or sub-division staff member recommending you for the position.
Applications must be received by 23:59 EST on July 9th, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.
Date Posted: June 25th, 2025
Submission Deadline: July 9th, 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.”
- *Bonus* Letter Of Recommendation from a current or former VATUSA, or sub-division staff member recommending you for the position.
Applications must be received by 23:59 EST on July 9th, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.