Please join me in congratulating Josh Nunn on his promotion to Events Coordinator for ZBW.

Josh has been a active member of the ARTCC since the beginning of 2018 and has most recently served in the role of ATC Mentor.  Josh brings with him a passion for aviation and is a recently minted as Center controller. 


Welcome to your new role, Josh! 

ZBW is currently seeking an Events Coordinator (EC), who will provide leadership and management to all ARTCC/community events, act as a liaison between virtual airlines and the ARTCC, and more.

Key Accountabilities

•   Report to BVA Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Air Traffic Manager
•   Coordinate with divisional/neighboring ARTCCs for event support and planning purposes
•   Act as primary liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC
•   Develop ideas for events which promote the ARTCC and community, potentially including but not limited to member gatherings, group flights, and fly-in/fly-out events
•   Provide for coordination of position assignments and position restrictions when necessary
•   Develop and distribute (via social media, website, etc.) marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, event banners) to promote events, the ARTCC, and the community
•   Maintain a high online presence
•   Other duties as assigned by ATM/DATM/TA
•   Function as an Administrator and attends bi-monthly meetings

Requirements
•   Active member on the network in good standing with a clean history
•   Capable of working well in team-oriented environment
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills
•   Access to and strong ability with Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Word

Preferred Skills
•   Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience
•   Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience
•   Prior social media management experience
•   Prior graphic design (banners, flyers, etc.) experience
•   Access to graphic design program such as Adobe Photoshop


How to Apply
Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced. The workload can be considerable at times and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Prospective applicants shall submit a letter of application, which provides answers to the following questions:

1.   Why are you interested in this position?
2.   How will you balance the time commitment required for administrative activities with any training and/or controlling you currently do on the network?
3.   What’s one thing about yourself that we should know, but don’t already know?
4.   What do you imagine being part of ARTCC senior staff is like?
5.   What do you wish to get out of the role you have applied to?

The letter of application shall also include your name, CID, and current VATSIM rating. The letter of application shall not exceed 1 page. Applications should be submitted to Clif Whitten, Air Traffic Manager ([email protected]) by November 30, 2018.

Following the receipt of your application, successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Administration Team. As part of the interview process, candidates will be provided with a fictitious FNO event, and will be asked to:

1.   Create a banner for the event
2.   Using a sample set of controller preferences, compose an event roster (and then subsequently justify those rostering decisions)
3.   Create an event description

I am excited to announce that Krikor Hajian has been appointed Deputy Air Traffic Manager. Having served as Events Coordinator for more than a year, Krikor has overseen some of the biggest and most successful events on VATSIM: Cross the Pond, Tea Party, FlighSimExpo, NEC, 60 Hours of ATC. As Events Coordinator, Krikor has scheduled briefs, managed social media profiles, created rosters, and even ordered catering for in-person get-togethers! His experience and expertise have helped shape countless successful events. Krikor looks forward to continuing to support the community in the DATM role and providing mentorship and support to the incoming Events Coordinator.

Please join me in welcoming Krikor to his new role!

Little early for April Fool's Day aren't we?

Challenge:  BVA  PRP IFR Series

Featuring:  Bangor (BGR), Keene (EEN), Hartford (HFD), and Laconia (LCI)

This is an opportunity for BVA pilots to obtain ratings in the Pilot Ratings Program, as well as for members and non-members alike to fly along with full ATC coverage.   PRP flights are typically flown in order but you may choose to fly any one or all of these flights!   

Check out the Challenge web page for more information.   

In the Regional Circuit, controllers fully staff two regional airports, providing complete 'gate-to-gate' coverage over this special four-hour event. The focus airports are typically 80-200nm apart, and a high volume of pilots operating in this compressed airspace means the Regional Circuit provides optimal conditions for congested frequencies and busy airways.


For more information and event downloads, visit the Regional Circuit page.

The Pack The Pattern event seeks to replicate the busy atmosphere of a commercial airport. During this event, ATC fully staffs the focus airfield, and pilots are encouraged to fly VFR or IFR circuits or arrive at the airport during the event.


For more information and event downloads, visit the Pack The Pattern page.

Set the parking brake on the airliner and knock the cobwebs off your favorite general aviation aircraft! The General Aviation Fly-In visits locales across the ZBW airspace that are famous for their scenery and general aviation influence. While anything from a single engine Cessna to a small corporate jet is welcome in this event, ‘low and slow’ offers the best opportunity to experience the scenery.