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News / Re: New Air Traffic Manager at ZFW!
« on: June 07, 2022, 12:20:06 PM »
Congrats buddy! 
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News / Introducing Denver's new TA!
« on: May 16, 2022, 08:40:43 PM »
*drum roll please*
Allow me to introduce Denver's newest Training Administrator,..................................Adam Grunes!
Adam brings some fresh ideas to the table that will streamline our training flow and that will expand our training department.
Congrats, Grunes!
Allow me to introduce Denver's newest Training Administrator,..................................Adam Grunes!
Adam brings some fresh ideas to the table that will streamline our training flow and that will expand our training department.
Congrats, Grunes!
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News / Introducing Denver's new DATM
« on: May 13, 2022, 09:19:08 PM »
Please join me in welcoming Raaj Patel as the newest DATM of the Denver ARTCC.
Raaj had an outstanding interview, shares a lot of the same vision of the facility I do, and sees a lot of the areas for growth I do as well. Raaj brings a wealth of knowledge from his time as TA and dual teaming the ATM/DATM roles as well.
We both look forward to this new chapter of ZDV, learning how to become a more cohesive team, and look to bring a level of confidence to everyone that has been lacking in recent months. I could not be happier to have Raaj joining me along my side in continuing this amazing journey of being a part of the Denver community.
Raaj, congratulations and welcome home!
Raaj had an outstanding interview, shares a lot of the same vision of the facility I do, and sees a lot of the areas for growth I do as well. Raaj brings a wealth of knowledge from his time as TA and dual teaming the ATM/DATM roles as well.
We both look forward to this new chapter of ZDV, learning how to become a more cohesive team, and look to bring a level of confidence to everyone that has been lacking in recent months. I could not be happier to have Raaj joining me along my side in continuing this amazing journey of being a part of the Denver community.
Raaj, congratulations and welcome home!
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News / [Closed Early]ZDV is Looking to Hire a New Deputy Air Traffic Manager!
« on: May 07, 2022, 12:00:52 AM »
Position Posting: Denver ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: May 7, 2022
Submission Deadline: May 18, 2022 [closed early]
Purpose:
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess 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 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 development of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, Policies, and more
- Maintains a high online presence and community presence
- Completes other duties as assigned by ATM
Requirements:
- Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, and professionalism” while fostering an open and accepting environment.
- 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 ARTCC’s 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 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 Denver ARTCC Discord.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when he is unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Denver is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV JO 7210.1 and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Controller 1 (C1) or higher
- 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 Denver polices 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 “ZDV DATM 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 Denver and why this position is for you”
Applications must be received by 2359cdt on May 18, 2022 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.
Date Posted: May 7, 2022
Submission Deadline: May 18, 2022 [closed early]
Purpose:
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess 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 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 development of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, Policies, and more
- Maintains a high online presence and community presence
- Completes other duties as assigned by ATM
Requirements:
- Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, and professionalism” while fostering an open and accepting environment.
- 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 ARTCC’s 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 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 Denver ARTCC Discord.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when he is unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Denver is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV JO 7210.1 and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Controller 1 (C1) or higher
- 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 Denver polices 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 “ZDV DATM 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 Denver and why this position is for you”
Applications must be received by 2359cdt on May 18, 2022 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.
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News / [UPDATE]ZDV is Seeking Qualified Candidates for - Training Administrator!
« on: March 24, 2022, 01:02:15 PM »
It is with great sadness that I report Simon Lovely will be leaving his post as the ZDV TA as he pursues real world flying opportunities as a CFI! Simon has been a great asset to our facility by instituting a new training policy, rubric, and a new process for hiring and training new mentor candidates.
Please see below the position posting for the Denver Training Administrator.
Position Posting: Denver ARTCC Training Administrator
Date Posted: March 24, 2022
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2022
Purpose:
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3.
- Oversees a comprehensive ARTCC Training Department and academy.
- Develops and maintains a training policy, sweatbox files, and training materials.
- Manages a team of Instructors and Mentors
Requirements:
- Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, professionalism, fun” while fostering an open and accepting environment.
- 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 Denver Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZDV 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 Denver is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV 7210.1A 4-3-2 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 Denver 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 “ZDV 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 Denver and why this position is for you”
- One page lesson plan for a (Pick one – S1, S2, S3, C1) student.
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator.
[Edit, applications now open until a viable candidate has been selected]. If a candidate has not been chosen, the selection period shall remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.
Please see below the position posting for the Denver Training Administrator.
Position Posting: Denver ARTCC Training Administrator
Date Posted: March 24, 2022
Submission Deadline: May 1, 2022
Purpose:
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3.
- Oversees a comprehensive ARTCC Training Department and academy.
- Develops and maintains a training policy, sweatbox files, and training materials.
- Manages a team of Instructors and Mentors
Requirements:
- Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, professionalism, fun” while fostering an open and accepting environment.
- 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 Denver Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZDV 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 Denver is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV 7210.1A 4-3-2 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 Denver 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 “ZDV 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 Denver and why this position is for you”
- One page lesson plan for a (Pick one – S1, S2, S3, C1) student.
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator.
[Edit, applications now open until a viable candidate has been selected]. If a candidate has not been chosen, the selection period shall remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.
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News / Re: Houston has a new Air Traffic Manager!
« on: December 29, 2021, 09:33:06 PM »
Congrats, dude!
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News / Re: Kansas City's New Deputy Air Traffic Manager
« on: November 14, 2021, 04:19:47 PM »
Congrats from ZDV!
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News / Re: New TA at ZSE!
« on: September 19, 2021, 11:14:10 PM »
Buddy! Congrats! Don't burn the place down 
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News / Denver has a new TA!
« on: August 09, 2021, 09:06:08 PM »
I am very excited to announce Denver’s newest Training Administrator, Simon Lovely! Simon brings real-world aviation education knowledge to the table and has a lot of great ideas and plans for the Denver Training Department. I am looking forward to having Simon on the team and to see him continue to foster our facilities values and be a great example for all. Welcome to the team, Simon!
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News / Re: New DATM at ZSE!
« on: July 30, 2021, 06:19:03 PM »
Congrats!! It's great to see ZSE continuing to prosper after all of these years
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Events / Re: DenverARTCC Saturday Night Ops
« on: July 25, 2021, 09:05:59 PM »
Here is a full list side-by-side of the old procedure with the new ones.
https://prnt.sc/1fyhwwc
https://prnt.sc/1fyhwwc
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Events / Re: DenverARTCC Saturday Night Ops
« on: July 25, 2021, 09:01:51 PM »
BUMP
Here is a list of preferred arrivals per ARTCC for most of the traffic flow, on average.
For anyone who has the old RNAVs (JAGGR, CREDE, BOSSS, TELLR, etc.), we do not want to see those. Do not file them. Please file the non-RNAV equivalent instead. We have no resources for those old arrivals and do not play nicely with the new metroplexed arrivals.
From ZHU/ZFW via NIIXX2
From ZTL CLASH3
Non RNAV QUAIL1
From ZAU via LAWGR2
Non RNAV LANDR2
From ZLA via SSKII2
From ZAB via TBARR2
Non RNAV from ZLA via POWDR1
Non RNAV from ZAB via LARKS2
From ZLC & ZOA via LONGZ1
Non RNAV via TOMSN8
Offload RNAV via FLATI2
Offload Non RNAV via RAMMS8
Everything else from the East via the LAWGR2
Here is a list of preferred arrivals per ARTCC for most of the traffic flow, on average.
For anyone who has the old RNAVs (JAGGR, CREDE, BOSSS, TELLR, etc.), we do not want to see those. Do not file them. Please file the non-RNAV equivalent instead. We have no resources for those old arrivals and do not play nicely with the new metroplexed arrivals.
From ZHU/ZFW via NIIXX2
From ZTL CLASH3
Non RNAV QUAIL1
From ZAU via LAWGR2
Non RNAV LANDR2
From ZLA via SSKII2
From ZAB via TBARR2
Non RNAV from ZLA via POWDR1
Non RNAV from ZAB via LARKS2
From ZLC & ZOA via LONGZ1
Non RNAV via TOMSN8
Offload RNAV via FLATI2
Offload Non RNAV via RAMMS8
Everything else from the East via the LAWGR2
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News / Position Posting - Denver Training Administrator
« on: July 12, 2021, 06:19:54 PM »
Position Posting: Denver ARTCC Training Administrator
Date Posted: July 12, 2021
Submission Deadline: July 26, 2021 (or until the position has been filled)
Purpose:
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3.
- Oversees a comprehensive ARTCC Training Department and academy.
- Develops and maintains a training policy, sweatbox files, and training materials.
- Manages a team of Instructors and Mentors
Requirements:
- Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, professionalism, fun†while fostering an open and accepting environment.
- 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 Denver Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZDV 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 Denver is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV General Policy 3.5 and all sections thereof (as appropriate).
- Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience.
 
Preferred Skills:
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM).
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with the Denver 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 “ZDV 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 Denver and why this position is for youâ€
- One page lesson plan for a (Pick one – S1, S2, S3, C1) student.
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator.
Applications must be received by 0359z on July 23, 2021 (2359est). If a candidate has not been chosen, the selection period shall remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.
Date Posted: July 12, 2021
Submission Deadline: July 26, 2021 (or until the position has been filled)
Purpose:
Denver is looking for a motivated individual that possess a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Training Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3.
- Oversees a comprehensive ARTCC Training Department and academy.
- Develops and maintains a training policy, sweatbox files, and training materials.
- Manages a team of Instructors and Mentors
Requirements:
- Supports the Denver ARTCC’s mission of “Community, integrity, professionalism, fun†while fostering an open and accepting environment.
- 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 Denver Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZDV 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 Denver is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZDV General Policy 3.5 and all sections thereof (as appropriate).
- Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience.
 
Preferred Skills:
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM).
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with the Denver 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 “ZDV 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 Denver and why this position is for youâ€
- One page lesson plan for a (Pick one – S1, S2, S3, C1) student.
- Your goals for your first six months as Training Administrator.
Applications must be received by 0359z on July 23, 2021 (2359est). If a candidate has not been chosen, the selection period shall remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.