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News / Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Training Administrator
« on: November 01, 2023, 09:16:04 AM »
Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Training Administrator
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anchorage is VATUSA's largest Continental US ARTCC. We have over 2 million square miles of airspace open to explore, with everything from the Pacific Fjords in the southeast, glaciers across the state, arctic tundra of the north, and the real bush experience. Anchorage is a growing ARTCC with a need of someone energetic and committed to helping continue the growth that we have experienced.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3
- Oversees a comprehensive ARTCC Training Department and academy
- Develops and maintains a training policy, simulation files, and training materials
- Manages and mentors a team of Instructors and Mentors
- Supports the Anchorage ARTCC's mission of creating quality controllers, while creating and maintaining open, friendly, and accepting community
- Lead and effectively manage a team of mentors and instructors, including facilitating a structure for applications and onboarding new training staff members
- Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences
- Perform multiple functions, including project management, instructional design, and instructional writing
- Assess learning needs accurately and propose creative and effective learning solutions
- Initiate and manage throughout the lifecycle of project, including: initiating projects, creating project plans, executing all milestones and tasks, monitoring risk, and evaluating success
- Leverage a diverse set of skills and delivery approaches, including: instructor led, blended, experiential, media based, performance support, and other emerging technologies
- Organization design for Anchorage Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZAN goals
- Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community
- Supports the recruitment, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people to fill the roles of Instructors and Mentors
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences
- Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action
- Maintains, updates and manages training program, lessons, sweatbox scenarios, exam rubrics
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities
- Ensures that Anchorage is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives

Requirements:
- Prior I1 experience
- Oversees the quality of the training program
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in the ZAN ARTCC Administrative Manual and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- No history of significant or recent behavioral issues

Preferred Skills:
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM)
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable)
- Familiarity with the Anchorage 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 "ZAN TA Application Package" to [email protected] with the following:

- Full name, CID, and email address
- Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
- Letter of intent explaining "Why Anchorage and why this position is for you"
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator

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News / Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Events Coordinator
« on: October 31, 2023, 02:42:18 PM »
Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Events Coordinator
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anchorage is VATUSA's largest Continental US ARTCC. We have over 2 million square miles of airspace open to explore, with everything from the Pacific Fjords in the southeast, glaciers across the state, arctic tundra of the north, and the real bush experience. Anchorage is a growing ARTCC with a need of someone energetic and committed to helping continue the growth that we have experienced.

Job Description:

The Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and execution of events at the ARTCC. The Events Coordinator position requires a considerable amount of work.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead the events team to provide support for ZAN Event Operations.
- Identifies and develops events to generate traffic and promote the ARTCC.
- Implements and oversees approved events.
- Work closely with the training department to prepare our members for event positions.
- Coordinates with neighboring FIRs to arrange support for ZAN hosted events and neighboring events.
- Coordinates with VATUSA Command Center for event planning, traffic expectations, event execution, and debrief.
- Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and the ARTCC.

Minimum Requirements:

 - Must hold S3 rating and be working toward C1 or already hold C1
 - Must have no disciplinary record with VATSIM, VATUSA, or ZAN within the last year.
 - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as this is a client-facing position.
 - Ability to network with neighboring facilities.

Desired Qualifications:

 - C1 Rating preferred
 - Knowledge of the ZAN airspace and typical traffic loads in various event situations
 - Experience/talent in graphic design, typography, etc.
 - Experience with event planning of any type
 - Knowledge of Oceanic Procedures

Application Instructions:

- Full Name, E-Mail, and VATSIM CID
- Resume (Real World or VATSIM)
- A cover letter explaining: "Why Anchorage", "Why you are the perfect candidate", and an Event Idea with a banner specific to ZAN. This event may involve neighboring FIRs.

Applications must be submitted to ZAN Staff, at [email protected] with the subject "ZAN EC Application Package". This position will remain posted until filled.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-depth interview.

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Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anchorage is VATUSA's largest Continental US ARTCC. We have over 2 million square miles of airspace open to explore, with everything from the Pacific Fjords in the southeast, glaciers across the state, arctic tundra of the north, and the real bush experience. Anchorage is a growing ARTCC with a need of someone energetic and committed to helping continue the growth that we have experienced.

Responsibilities:
- Reports to the ATM and fulfills ATM responsibilities in the ATM's absence
- Maintains an online presence within the facility/community and on the VATSIM network
- Acts as a senior staff member, leading and supporting ARTCC members
- Attends staff meetings and public town halls regularly
- Ensures that members comply with ZAN, VATUSA, and VATSIM policies
- Functions as a senior staff member to assist in conflict resolution matters
- Assists in development of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, policies, and other resources
- Assists in management of ATC roster, permissions, and access
- Assists in management and guidance of ARTCC staff and their subsequent departments
- Assist in the assumption of a role of an ARTCC staff in their absence and act as a member of the interview committee during the staff application process
- Any other duty assigned by the ATM

Requirements:
- Hold a Controller (C1) rating or above at the time of application
- Able to fulfill ZAN activity requirements
- Member of ZAN, or willing to transfer upon selection
- Have no history of unprofessional behavior nor significant disciplinary record
- Ability to work in a team-based environment

Desired Qualifications:
- Possess a high degree of commitment, motivation, and attention to detail
- Demonstrates qualities of understanding, patience, and maturity
- Previously held a mentor and/or instructor role in a VATUSA facility
- Previously held a leadership/staff role in a VATUSA facility
- Have a good working knowledge of ZAN and neighboring airspace

Interested candidates should understand the requirements of the position and the time commitment aspect associated with the undertaking of a senior staff role within the facility. All qualified candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Applications must include:
- Full name, active email address, and VATSIM CID
- Resume and Letter of Intent/Cover Letter which includes "Why Anchorage" and why you believe you are the best candidate for this role

To Apply:
Submit the required information to [email protected]

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News / Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« on: June 23, 2023, 06:55:54 PM »
Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anchorage is VATUSA's largest Continental US ARTCC. We have over 2 million square miles of airspace open to explore, with everything but the Pacific Fjords in the southeast, glaciers across the state, arctic tundra of the north, and the real bush experience. Anchorage is a growing ARTCC with a need of someone energetic and committed to helping continue the growth that we have experienced.

Responsibilities:
- Reports to the ATM and fulfills ATM responsibilities in the ATM's absence
- Maintains an online presence within the facility/community and on the VATSIM network
- Acts as a senior staff member, leading and supporting ARTCC members
- Attends staff meetings and public town halls regularly
- Ensures that members comply with ZAN, VATUSA, and VATSIM policies
- Functions as a senior staff member to assist in conflict resolution matters
- Assists in development of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, policies, and other resources
- Assists in management of ATC roster, permissions, and access
- Assists in management and guidance of ARTCC staff and their subsequent departments
- Assist in the assumption of a role of an ARTCC staff in their absence and act as a member of the interview committee during the staff application process
- Any other duty assigned by the ATM

Requirements:
- Hold a Controller (C1) rating or above at the time of application
- Able to fulfill ZAN activity requirements
- Member of ZAN, or willing to transfer upon selection
- Have no history of unprofessional behavior nor significant disciplinary record
- Ability to work in a team-based environment

Desired Qualifications:
- Possess a high degree of commitment, motivation, and attention to detail
- Demonstrates qualities of understanding, patience, and maturity
- Previously held a mentor and/or instructor role in a VATUSA facility
- Previously held a leadership/staff role in a VATUSA facility
- Have a good working knowledge of ZAN and neighboring airspace

Interested candidates should understand the requirements of the position and the time commitment aspect associated with the undertaking of a senior staff role within the facility. All qualified candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Applications must include:
- Full name, active email address, and VATSIM CID
- Resume and Letter of Intent/Cover Letter which includes "Why Anchorage" and why you believe you are the best candidate for this role

Candidates from outside ZAN are highly encouraged to submit a Letter of Recommendation from a senior or divisional staff member at their current facility.

To Apply:
Submit the required information to [email protected]

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News / Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Events Coordinator
« on: June 07, 2023, 07:30:42 PM »
Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Events Coordinator
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anchorage is VATUSA's largest Continental US ARTCC. We have over 2 million square miles of airspace open to explore, with everything but the Pacific Fjords in the southeast, glaciers across the state, arctic tundra of the north, and the real bush experience. Anchorage is a growing ARTCC with a need of someone energetic and committed to helping continue the growth that we have experienced.

Job Description:

The Events Coordinator is responsible for the planning, scheduling, and execution of events at the ARTCC. The Events Coordinator position requires a considerable amount of work.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Lead the events team to provide support for ZAN Event Operations.
- Identifies and develops events to generate traffic and promote the ARTCC.
- Implements and oversees approved events.
- Work closely with the training department to prepare our members for event positions.
- Coordinates with neighboring FIRs to arrange support for ZAN hosted events and neighboring events.
- Coordinates with VATUSA Command Center for event planning, traffic expectations, event execution, and debrief.
- Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and the ARTCC.

Minimum Requirements:

 - Must hold S2+ Rating. MUST obtain at least S3 rating within 60 days of appointment.
 - Must have no disciplinary record with VATSIM, VATUSA, or ZAN within the last year.
 - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as this is a client-facing position.
 - Ability to network with neighboring facilities.

Desired Qualifications:

 - C1 Rating preferred
 - Knowledge of the ZAN airspace and typical traffic loads in various event situations
 - Experience/talent in graphic design, typography, etc.
 - Experience with event planning of any type
 - Knowledge of Oceanic Procedures

Application Instructions:

- Full Name, E-Mail, and VATSIM CID
- Resume (Real World or VATSIM)
- A cover letter explaining: "Why Anchorage", "Why you are the perfect candidate", and an Event Idea with a banner specific to ZAN. This event may involve neighboring FIRs.

Applications must be submitted to ZAN Staff, at [email protected] with the subject "ZAN EC Application Package". This position will remain posted until filled.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-depth interview.

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News / Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Facility Engineer [Closed]
« on: May 29, 2023, 08:41:41 PM »
Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Facility Engineer
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anchorage is VATUSA's largest Continental US ARTCC. We have over 2 million square miles of airspace open to explore, with everything but the Pacific Fjords in the southeast, glaciers across the state, arctic tundra of the north, and the real bush experience. Anchorage is a growing ARTCC with a need of someone energetic and committed to helping continue the growth that we have experienced.

Duties:
- Reports to the DATM
- Maintains an active online presence within ZAN and the network
- Attends staff meetings as called by the ZAN Senior Staff
- Creates, maintains, and updates sector files, alias files, POF files, vATIS files, and inter-facility LOAs
- Creates, maintains, and updates scenario files in coordination with the ZAN Training Administrator
- Coordinates with ZAN and other ARTCC staff to manage frequency and automation problems
- Review and recommend the use of other controller tools for implementation
- All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
- Must hold a minimum of an S2 rating
- Be an active member of the network in good standing
- Be a member of ZAN, or willing to transfer upon selection
- Be skilled with VRC, vSTARS and vERAM
- Able to work well in a team environment
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must have a high degree of commitment and motivation

Highly Desired Skills:
- Possesses an S3+ rating
- Possess experience and certification within ZAN
- Have knowledge of GeoJSON
- Have previous Facility Engineer experience
- Have experience with CRC configuration
- Have experience with Audio For VATSIM StationEditor

How to Apply:
Interested applicants shall email their application package with the subject title "ZAN FE Application Package" to [email protected] with the following:

- Full Name, CID, and Email Address
- Resume, including relevant virtual and realworld experience
- Cover letter, explaining "Why Anchorage and why this position is for you"

What To Expect:
This is an entry-level position. The workload overall is fairly light, with scheduled updates of navigation data, procedures, etc. Candidates not familiar with certain aspects will receive guidance and assistance in learning the tools.

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Position Posting: Anchorage ARTCC Training Administrator
Submission Deadline: Open Until Filled

Anchorage is VATUSA's largest Continental US ARTCC. We have over 2 million square miles of airspace open to explore, with everything but the Pacific Fjords in the southeast, glaciers across the state, arctic tundra of the north, and the real bush experience. Anchorage is a growing ARTCC with a need of someone energetic and committed to helping continue the growth that we have experienced.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3
- Oversees a comprehensive ARTCC Training Department and academy
- Develops and maintains a training policy, simulation files, and training materials
- Manages a team of Instructors and Mentors (we currently have a team of 3 home instructors and 1 visiting instructor with 5 students actively seeking training)

Requirements:
- Supports the Anchorage ARTCC's mission of creating quality controllers, while creating and maintaining open and accepting community
- Lead and effectively manage a team of mentors and instructors, including facilitating a structure for applications and onboarding new training staff members
- Prior I1 experience
- Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences
- Oversees the quality of the training program
- Perform multiple functions, including project management, instructional design, and instructional writing
- Assess learning needs accurately and propose creative and effective learning solutions
- Initiate and manage throughout the lifecycle of project, including: initiating projects, creating project plans, executing all milestones and tasks, monitoring risk, and evaluating success
- Leverage a diverse set of skills and delivery approaches, including: instructor led, blended, experiential, media based, performance support, and other emerging technologies
- Organization design for Anchorage Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZAN goals
- Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community
- Supports the recruitment, retention and development of a diverse range of talented people to fill the roles of Instructors and Mentors
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences
- Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action
- Maintains, updates and manages training program, lessons, sweatbox scenarios, exam rubrics
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities
- Ensures that Anchorage is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in the ZAN ARTCC Administrative Manual and all sections thereof (as appropriate)

Preferred Skills:
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM)
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable)
- Familiarity with the Anchorage 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 "ZAN TA Application Package" to [email protected] with the following:

- Full name, CID, and email address
- Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
- Letter of intent explaining "Why Anchorage and why this position is for you"
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator

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News / Anchorage has a new EC!
« on: May 06, 2023, 04:22:05 PM »
I'd like to welcome Ian Fisher as Anchorage's new EC. He's no stranger around these parts, and we are eager to help explore and showcase VATUSA's largest ARTCC and all the beauty she has to offer with his help.

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News / VATUSA IT - Open Source
« on: May 16, 2018, 03:12:36 PM »
VATUSA is happy to announce that all code for its systems are now open source and viewable by the public.  VATUSA believes that there is no reason for the code to be masked behind closed doors and by opening it up, it opens up the division to changes and suggestions from coders across all of VATSIM and the Flight Sim community.

The projects are as follows [Language or Framework/License]:

vatusa/api - API (v1 and v2) and ULS [Laravel/MIT]

vatusa/current - This is the current frontend and a limited subset of AJAX functions from pages that haven’t been moved to the API [Laravel/CC-BY-NC-SA v4]

vatusa/Dockerfile - Contains base images used by VATUSA’s docker containers [Docker yaml/MIT]

vatusa/exam - VATUSA’s Exam Center integrated with APIv2 [React/MIT]

vatusa/forums - Work in progress of VATUSA’s SMF-forked forums [PHP/BSD License]

vatusa/frontend - Work in progress replacement to vatusa/current [React/GPL]

vatusa/javascript - VATUSA fork of the AirBNB JavaScript Styling Guide [owned by AirBNB]

vatusa/laravel-uls - ULS2A package for use with Laravel 5.x [PHP/GPL]

vatusa/s3monitor - A work in progress to monitor VATUSA’s S3 buckets [Python/MIT]

vatusa/survey - Survey project [JavaScript ES6/MIT]

vatusa/vatdock - VATUSA Web Team’s development environment [Docker yaml/GPL]

vatusa/viz - VATUSA Docker container visualisation [React/MIT] (uses https://github.com/dhawton/docker-viz-monitor for container and node information [Golang/MIT])

The projects can be accessed at VATUSA’s GitHub page at https://www.github.com/vatusa.

Contributions must be submitted via a PR to the “devel” branch of the above projects and must pass a travis build [if applicable] and will be tested before being merged.  No other PRs will be approved.  All code submitted must be licensed with the same license affecting the remainder of the project.  Projects under VATUSA’s GitHub page will be projects maintained by VATUSA, this is not to deter adaptations in other languages but to ensure that projects run and hosted by VATUSA are ones maintained by VATUSA, without increasing workload.

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News / VATUSA Privacy Policy Published
« on: February 20, 2018, 01:13:59 PM »
VATUSA has published a privacy policy to inform users what information VATUSA collections and how it is used.

Please see https://www.vatusa.net/info/privacy for more information.

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News / Scheduled Outages tonight
« on: December 24, 2017, 01:15:44 PM »
The web services will be temporarily offline tonight beginning at 12:30am Eastern for approximately 30 minutes for server maintenance.  Apologies ahead of time for any inconvenience this may cause.

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News / Scheduled Outages 11/30 [Complete]
« on: November 28, 2017, 05:20:58 AM »
As VATUSA transitions from a hosted service to its own server,  unavoidable down times are scheduled while the systems are moved.  I will do my best to keep them short.

11/30 23:59 US Central: Some systems may be periodically unavailable between 2359 and 0130 US Central time.  Systems affected: ULS, API, Forums and Website.

We apologize in advantage for the inconvenience this may cause.

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News / IT Release: VATUSA Exam Center
« on: November 20, 2017, 03:52:36 AM »
I am happy to announce that after some serious work, the process of taking an examination has become slightly easier and more efficient.

(Click images for high resolution versions)

Gone are the days where a generic complaint about not completing the required CBTs is displayed.  Now users are told specifically the CBT that needs completing and are taken to the CBT page after acknowledging the message.



Utilizing the technologies of React and Semantic UI, the layout of the VATUSA Exam Center is minimal but fluid.



And now users have the ability to move forward and backward between questions during their examination.



I hope you all enjoy the new VATUSA Exam Center.

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News / Senior Web Developer appointment
« on: October 16, 2017, 01:58:10 PM »
I'm happy to announce the selection of Matt Bozwood-Davies as the VATUSA Senior Web Developer.  Matt has a lot of good experience in web development and will continue to do many good things for VATUSA as he takes the reins of the web team.

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News / Senior Web Developer / Front End Developer Openings
« on: October 09, 2017, 03:38:21 AM »
The position openings to be filled:

Front End Web Developer
Senior Web Developer

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Front End Web Developer

VATUSA is currently seeking motivated individuals to join the Web Team as Front End Web Developers.  The VATUSA Web Team is responsible for: designing and maintaining the front web website, the Unified Login Scheme web application, the backend Application Programming Interface (API), assist VATUSA facilities with web-related tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Data Services Manager.

Qualifications:
- Candidates should hold a VATSIM ATC rating of no lower than S3
- Candidates must have been a VATSIM member for no less than 1 year, and be in good standing
- Candidates should have working knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB databases
- Candidates must have intimate knowledge of PHP5 or newer
- Candidates must have knowledge of Laravel 5.4 or newer
- Candidates must have knowledge of jQuery and AJAX calling
- Candidates must have knowledge of RESTful APIs
- Candidates should be familiar with git, to including branching, merging, pull requests
- Candidates should be familiar with VATUSA web systems

The desirable candidate will have intimate knowledge of: ReactJS, Semantic UI, jQuery, Laravel, git, and bitbucket.

Interested candidates: should submit their interest via email to vatusa6[at]vatusa.net with:

- name and CID
- qualifications and link(s) to portfolio, to include github, bitbucket, or other projects.  Availability of server side code is preferable for review
- VATSIM related projects and past activities

This is an additional duty assignment; successful candidates will remain homeroomed within their VATUSA facility.  Vacancy announcement will be open until the team is filled.

Vacancy open until announced closed

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Senior Web Developer

The VATUSA Web Team is looking to appoint a Senior Web Developer.  This candidate reports directly to VATUSA6 and leads the Front End and Back Ends teams.

Qualifications:
- Candidates should have leadership experience on VATSIM
- Candidates shall have a clean VATSIM record, with no recent disciplinary issues
- Candidates must have experience with git, including branching, pull requests and repository management
- Candidates must be familiar with VATUSA Web Systems
- Candidates must be familiar with PHP and JavaScript

Candidates on the VATUSA Web Team are preferred candidates for the Senior Web Developer position.

Interested candidates: submit your request via email to vatusa6[at]vatusa.net with:

- Name and CID
- Qualifications, and if not a member of the VATUSA Web Team you must include a portfolio as outlined in the Front End Web Developer announcement
- Any VATSIM related projects and past positions

Applications due NLT October 15, 2017 at 0000z

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