Big news for the ZHU ARTCC, @Jace Martin | TA  is now our new Training Administrator!!

Jace brings a ton of great ideas to the table in regard to making training here more streamlined and efficient for both students and instructors. You can expect a huge update when it comes to training in the very near future and I think you will all be pleased. We will soon roll out a new training policy and syllabus which has been long overdue. I will let Jace tell you guys more about that after he gets settled in.

I am excited and looking forward to the training department overhaul here at ZHU! Please help me welcome Jace to the  TA role and here's to faster ratings!

Purpose:
Houston is looking for a motivated individual that possesses 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 Houston ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining an 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 or current 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 a 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 Houston Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZHU 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
- Familiar with the VATSIM Global Controller Administration Policy (GCAP) and VATUSA Training Directive
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Houston is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in the ZHU General Policy 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 ZHU 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 “ZHU TA Application Package” to ZHU-atm@vatusa.net with the following:

- Full name, CID, and email address
- Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
- Letter of intent explaining “Why Houston and why this position is for you”

This application window will be open until 12/20/2024.
Incomplete applications or applications or applications not meeting requirements will not be considered.

The Houston ARTCC (ZHU) is seeking a qualified, professional, and motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Deputy Air Traffic Manager. Applicants should note that this position requires a significant time commitment.

Deadline
This posting will expire on 8/04/2024 at 2359z.


Key Responsibilities
•   Reports to the ATM
•   Front-Line Manager to the Facilities, Events, and Technical (Web) departments
•   Monitors the day-to-day activities of the ARTCC
•   Assists in the development and execution of ARTCC projects
•   Maintains an online presence on the VATSIM server
•   Functions as ARTCC senior staff member. Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities
•   Assists in coordination of position assignments and position restrictions when necessary
•   Assumes the duties of the ATM when he/she is unavailable
•   Any other duty assigned by the ATM

Minimum Requirements
•   Currently hold a rating of Controller (C1) or higher for at least 90 days prior to application date
•   Works well in a team-oriented environment
•   Demonstrates excellent leadership skills
•   Be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history in the last 12 months
•   Strong knowledge of the U.S. Airspace and Air Traffic Control systems & procedures
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
•   Previous or current ARTCC staff experience
•   Have held a rating of I1 for at least 90 days at any given time prior to application date
•   Supervisory or management experience in virtual or real world
•   Proven ability to lead a team of individuals through change to support overall ARTCC goals


Applications must include
1.    Name, Email Address, and CID
2.    Letter of Intent
3.    Resume (please include any applicable VATSIM and/or IRL experience)

What to expect
This position demands a considerable amount of time (on and off the network) every week. Only those candidates who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should apply. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview. All candidates who apply and who meet the minimum requirements can expect to be interviewed for this posting. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.


How to apply
Submit the required information above to the William Simmons ZHU ATM at zhu-atm@vatusa.net