ZAU Training Administrator


ZAU Chicago ARTCC is looking for a Training Administrator to lead its growing training staff and program. We have been in a state of growth for the past several months and with the recent departure of our TA, we are looking for someone to step up and continue to help us grow and define our training program. Please consider the following information below and present any questions you may have to the Air Traffic Manager at atm@zauartcc.org.


ZAU Training Administrator Duties and Responsibilities

-Reports to the ATM; VATUSA3 as necessary
-Must hold C1 rating or above
-Maintains, updates and manages training program, lessons, sweatbox scenarios, exam rubrics
-Abides by the requirements of the VASTIM Global Ratings Policy
-Oversees the quality of the training program
-Responsible for seeking out, appointing, and managing ZAU Instructors and Mentors as necessary
-Hold periodic training meetings to discuss changes and updates
-Creatively designs training resources to help controllers progress through the training program more
efficiently
-Approves exam assignment for students and finalizes promotions
-Attends staff meetings as called by the ATM or DATM
-Maintain active online presence on the website, forum, teamspeak, and network
-Must post a minimum of 2 hours of training time per week on the ZAU Training Calendar
-Must complete a minimum of 7 hours of controlling time per month





The ideal candidate be an active controller along with a minimum of six month of Instructor experience and staff experience but these need not be hard requirements.

Any interested candidates should submit the following to the Air Traffic Manager at atm@zauartcc.org

1). Cover Letter expressing interest
2). Resume of VATSIM experience
3). Goals for your work at the position
4). A letter of recommendation from your current facility's Air Traffic Manager


Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

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We look forward to seeing you at Frozen Night Ops, hosted by Chicago ZAU ARTCC on January 6th from 2359-0400Z (6:00pm to 10:00pm Central)

Congrats, Mark! Looking forward to seeing what you will be able to contribute!

Chicago ARTCC is hoping to help expand the training of its students during our six week open mic night events. Each Monday you can expect service at a combination of Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway or Milwaukee airports as our students work to build up their skills and our veterans look to show theirs off as an example to the students.

Join us each Monday starting at 2359z until 0300z.

ZAU is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Training Administrator

ZAU Training Administrator Duties and Responsibilities

1.   Reports to the ATM; VATUSA3 as necessary
2.   Must hold C1 rating or above
3.   Maintains, updates and manages training program, lessons, sweatbox scenarios, exam rubrics
4.   Abides by the requirements of the VASTIM Global Ratings Policy
5.   Oversees the quality of the training program
6.   Responsible for seeking out, appointing, and managing ZAU Instructors and Mentors as necessary
7.   Hold periodic training meetings to discuss changes and updates
8.   Creatively designs training resources to help controllers progress through the training program more efficiently
9.   Approves exam assignment for students and finalizes promotions
10.   Attends staff meetings as called by the ATM or DATM
11.   Required to provide relevant articles to the monthly newsletter
12.   Maintain active online presence on the website, forum, teamspeak, and network
13.   Must post a minimum of 2 hours of training time per week on the ZAU Training Calendar
14.   Must complete a minimum of 7 hours of controlling time per month


The ideal candidate will also have staff and training experience, though not required, and be willing to serve on our training staff as a mentor or instructor.




How to Apply

Any interested candidates should submit the following:
-A professional VATSIM resume including any staff positions held in ATC and/or Virtual Airline, anticipated activity levels in the TA position, and one sentence statement on why you would be good for the position.
-A letter of recommendation from your ATM or VATUSA staff member
-Your vision and goals for the ZAU ARTCC and ideas on how to increase activity and training efficiency along with potential methods for achieving this.

Application materials can be sent to: atm@zauartcc.org

Interviews will begin as soon as applications are received. The position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found, so apply soon!

This position is still vacant as of 8/15/16.

Chicago ARTCC is hoping to help expand the training of its students during our six week open mic night events. Each Monday you can expect service at a combination of Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway or Milwaukee airports as our students work to build up their skills and our veterans look to show theirs off as an example to the students.

Join us each Monday starting at 2359z until 0300z.

Chicago ARTCC is hoping to help expand the training of its students during our six week open mic night events. Each Monday you can expect service at a combination of Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway or Milwaukee airports as our students work to build up their skills and our veterans look to show theirs off as an example to the students.

Join us each Monday starting at 2359z until 0300z.