Indianapolis ARTCC Air Traffic Manager Vacancy Announcement

Position: Air Traffic Manager
Location: Indianapolis ARTCC (ZID)
Time Commitment: 4 to 8 hours per week+, and required monthly controller hours to maintain facility membership
Supervisor: Deputy Division Director - Air Traffic Services (ATS)
Application Deadline: Closes June 5th, 2023 23:59z

The Air Traffic Manager (ATM) is the overseer of all ARTCC operations. The ATM's primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of the ARTCC, along with drafting and implementing ARTCC policies and LOAs. The ATM is the primary point of contact and representative of the facility for VATUSA management.
 
Main responsibilities:

Manage the ARTCC
Handle Transfer/Visiting requests
Maintain the ARTCC roster
Communicate regularly with VATUSA2
Manage the community
Develop/Grow the ARTCC in alignment with division goals
Oversee the TA and DATM directly
Implement and maintain ARTCC policy alongside the DATM
Manage an active staff of DATM, TA, EC, FE, and WM

Potential responsibilities (based on ARTCC needs):

VATUSA Workgroups
Assisting the Junior and Senior staff in all aspects
Community moderation/development

Requirements for the role:

Active member of VATSIM in good standing
Ability to maintain ARTCC activity requirement standards
Strong understanding of the WM, EC, FE, TA, and DATM roles
Obtained a rating of C1
Ability to manage a team of at least 5
Positive attitude with the time commitment necessary to lead the ARTCC
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred qualifications for this role:

Familiarity with the ARTCC
VATUSA Member
Strong understanding of US Airspace and the NAS
Understanding of the VATUSA Structure

ATM is a Senior Staff role and therefore is not an entry-level position. The ATM will be required to dedicate several hours daily to managing the ARTCC. However, the ATM must also be able to utilize his/her staff to effectively delegate tasks to assure the continued operation of the ARTCC.

If you wish to apply for the ATM position, please email Brandon Wening, Deputy Division Director - Air Traffic Services ([email protected]) with a detailed VATSIM/relevant real-world résumé and cover letter by June 5th, 2023 23:59z.

Anchorage ARTCC Air Traffic Manager Vacancy Announcement

Position: Air Traffic Manager
Location: Anchorage ARTCC (ZAN)
Time Commitment: 4 to 8 hours per week+, and required monthly controller hours to maintain facility membership
Supervisor: Deputy Division Director - Air Traffic Services (ATS)
Application Deadline: Closes May 17th, 2023 23:59z

The Air Traffic Manager (ATM) is the overseer of all ARTCC operations. The ATM's primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of the ARTCC, along with drafting and implementing ARTCC policies and LOAs. The ATM is the primary point of contact and representative of the facility for VATUSA management.
 
Main responsibilities:

Manage the ARTCC
Handle Transfer/Visiting requests
Maintain the ARTCC roster
Communicate regularly with VATUSA2
Manage the community
Develop/Grow the ARTCC in alignment with division goals
Oversee the TA and DATM directly
Implement and maintain ARTCC policy alongside the DATM
Manage an active staff of DATM, TA, EC, FE, and WM

Potential responsibilities (based on ARTCC needs):

VATUSA Workgroups
Assisting the Junior and Senior staff in all aspects
Community moderation/development

Requirements for the role:

Active member of VATSIM in good standing
Ability to maintain ARTCC activity requirement standards
Strong understanding of the WM, EC, FE, TA, and DATM roles
Obtained a rating of C1
Ability to manage a team of at least 5
Positive attitude with the time commitment necessary to lead the ARTCC
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred qualifications for this role:

Familiarity with the ARTCC
VATUSA Member
Strong understanding of US Airspace and the NAS
Understanding of the VATUSA Structure

ATM is a Senior Staff role and therefore is not an entry-level position. The ATM will be required to dedicate several hours daily to managing the ARTCC. However, the ATM must also be able to utilize his/her staff to effectively delegate tasks to assure the continued operation of the ARTCC.

If you wish to apply for the ATM position, please email ([email protected]) with a detailed VATSIM/relevant real-world résumé and cover letter by May 17th, 2023 23:59z.

Washington ARTCC Air Traffic Manager Vacancy Announcement

Position: Air Traffic Manager
Location: Washington ARTCC (ZDC)
Time Commitment: 4 to 8 hours per week+, and required monthly controller hours to maintain facility membership
Supervisor: Deputy Division Director - Air Traffic Services (ATS)
Application Deadline: Closes April 16th, 2023 23:59z

The Air Traffic Manager (ATM) is the overseer of all ARTCC operations. The ATM's primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth operation of the ARTCC, along with drafting and implementing ARTCC policies and LOAs. The ATM is the primary point of contact and representative of the facility for VATUSA management.
 
Main responsibilities:

Manage the ARTCC
Handle Transfer/Visiting requests
Maintain the ARTCC roster
Communicate regularly with VATUSA2
Manage the community
Develop/Grow the ARTCC in alignment with division goals
Oversee the TA and DATM directly
Implement and maintain ARTCC policy alongside the DATM
Manage an active staff of DATM, TA, EC, FE, and WM

Potential responsibilities (based on ARTCC needs):

VATUSA Workgroups
Assisting the Junior and Senior staff in all aspects
Community moderation/development

Requirements for the role:

Active member of VATSIM in good standing
Ability to maintain ARTCC activity requirement standards
Strong understanding of the WM, EC, FE, TA, and DATM roles
Obtained a rating of C1
Ability to manage a team of at least 5
Positive attitude with the time commitment necessary to lead the ARTCC
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred qualifications for this role:

Familiarity with the ARTCC
VATUSA Member
Strong understanding of US Airspace and the NAS
Understanding of the VATUSA Structure

ATM is a Senior Staff role and therefore is not an entry-level position. The ATM will be required to dedicate several hours daily to managing the ARTCC. However, the ATM must also be able to utilize his/her staff to effectively delegate tasks to assure the continued operation of the ARTCC.

If you wish to apply for the ATM position, please email ([email protected]) with a detailed VATSIM/relevant real-world résumé and cover letter by April 16th, 2023 23:59z.

Please join me in welcoming Mike Scott as the new Cleveland Air Traffic Manager! Mike has previously served as the ZAN DATM, ZAN ATM, and ZOB ATM. Mike has not only been a Supervisor and Instructor here on the VATSIM network but has also earned his CFI license in the real world. As a long-time member of ZOB, I am confident that Mike's experience, knowledge, and leadership skills will make him successful in this role. Congratulations Mike!

Meeting minutes from ZHQ August 1, 2022 meeting are attached.

Meeting minutes from ZHQ March 30, 2022 meeting are attached.

We would like to thank Alexandra Robison for the time she dedicated to improving the division as our Technical Manager. Allie has vacated the position, and will be missed.

In turn, please welcome Jon Owens as the new VATUSA Technical Manager! Jon brings plenty of real world technical experience with him, in addition to the time served in his most recent roles on the network as the ZSE TA and WM. Jon has plenty on his plate already as we look to continue pushing our tech infrastructure into the future, and focus on providing the high quality tools our members deserve. We look forward to seeing all the great work that Jon and the VATUSA Tech Team will accomplish in the coming months. Congrats Jon!!