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News / vZKC has a FE Team!!

« on: September 08, 2024, 04:45:52 PM »

We were very thankful to have 5 total candidates for the position.

We are thrilled to announce that Austin Jenkins will be our Facility Engineer and Brody Carty will be the first Assistant Facility Engineer!

Austin brings a very strong experience in working with FOIAs, spaghetti files, and has a very clear vision for the way he wants to move forward with ZKC in meeting our goals and desires. Austin also has previously served in VATUSA an FE, EC, Mentor, and serves as an I1.

Brody calls ZKC home IRL and his vision is identical to Austin's in making ZKC the greatest facility in VATUSA. Brody has previously served as an FE, AFE, EC, and Mentor.

Congratulations to both!

News / vZKC has a new DATM!

« on: September 02, 2024, 04:59:22 PM »

I am ecstatic to announce the appointment of Marty Pease as the next Deputy Air Traffic Manager of vZKC!

I first hired Marty as a mentor in ZDV back in 2021-2022 and have watched him flourish to becoming an EC and I1 in ZDV. Marty brings a great vision and demeanor that aligns with my goals and wants to see vZKC succeed in becoming a more successful and active facility. Welcome to your new home, MP!

News / vZKC has a new TA!

« on: September 01, 2024, 06:08:12 PM »

First off, please join me in thanking Kyle Perry for his service to ZKC. Kyle has stepped down from his administrative duties due to commitments with NATCA and work. Have no fear though, Kyle will be staying on as a staff instructor.

Secondly, please allow me to welcome Mike Bencivenga as our new TA. Mike has shown great initiative and desire to help ZKC out and is ready to hit the ground running. Mike brings experience from his previous position as the Training Administrator previously at vZDV and vZLC. Congrats to Kyle well deserved retirement and congrats to Mike for stepping up!

News / ZKC Seeks a WM

« on: August 27, 2024, 07:47:08 PM »

Position Posting: Kansas City ARTCC Webmaster
Date Posted: August 27, 2024
Submission Deadline: September 3, 2024
Expected Fill by Date: September 10, 2024

Purpose:
The Kansas City ARTCC is currently seeking a highly motivated individual who will provide effective management of the ARTCC’s data services, including but not limited to: web content development and services, discord management, and email systems.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager
- Develops, manages, and oversees Web Services, APIs, E-mail, and other systems
- Responds quickly to website and data system needs
- Develops policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems
- Forms, oversees, and manages the ZKC Web Team
- Other duties as assigned by the ATM or DATM

Basic Requirements:
- Supports the Kansas City ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining an open and accepting community.
- 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.
- Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- 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.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Work with other WMs of "the partnership" in developing features and maintenance that pertains to all shared facilities (ZAN, ZDV, HCF, ZLC, and ZKC)

Additional Requirements:
- Must have at least a Student 1 (S1) rating
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
- Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, Rust, CSS, vue, GoLang. (you can view the ZKC GitHub, open source, at https://github.com/kzkcartcc)
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must display leadership qualities
- Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail and discord), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZKC General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate).

This position requires a significant commitment to ZKC and VATSIM. Roles and responsibilities may change as needed.

Applications Shall Include:
- Full name, active email, and VATSIM CID
- Resume detailing relevant experience and skills (include any applicable real-world experience)
- Sample of work that demonstrates ability

Candidates shall email their application package to management@zkcartcc.org with the subject title “ZKC WM Application”.

Applications must be received by 2359z on September 3, 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

News / ZKC Seeks a FE

« on: August 27, 2024, 07:46:11 PM »

Position Posting: Kansas City ARTCC Facilities Engineer
Date Posted: August 27, 2024
Submission Deadline: September 3, 2024
Expected Fill Date: September 10, 2024

Purpose:
Kansas City 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 Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Air Traffic Manager
- Oversees the creation and management of facility controlling files and training files.
- Manages the Facility Engineering team.

Requirements:
- Supports the Kansas City ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining an open and accepting community.
- Creates and maintains data on the vNAS (CRC) website.
- Maintains and updates sector files for all approved ATC client software, updating at least every AIRAC cycle, as required.
- Maintains vATIS configuration files.
- Coordinates with adjacent ARTCCs as required, specifically relating to frequency issues.
- Ensures established LOAs are fully represented within sector files and other procedures.
- Performs other facility related work as directed by the Senior Staff at ZKC.
- 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.
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences
- Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZKC General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate).

Preferred Skills:
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with the Kansas City policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the qualities of understanding, patience, restraint, and professionalism.
- Be able to work in a team environment
- Previous FE experience

How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a considerable time commitment. Interested applicants shall email their application package with the subject title “ZKC FE Application Package” to management@zkcartcc.org with the following:

-Full name, CID, and email address
-Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
-Letter of intent explaining “Why Kansas City and why this position is for you”
- Example of previous FE work (if applicable).

Applications must be received by 2359z on September 3, 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

News / ZKC Seeks a DATM

« on: August 27, 2024, 07:44:45 PM »

Position Posting: Kansas City ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: August 27, 2024
Submission Deadline: September 3, 2024
Expected Fill by Date: September 10, 2024

Purpose:
Kansas City is looking for a motivated individual that possesses 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/Teamspeak 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 Kansas City ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining an open and accepting community.
- 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 Kansas City ARTCC Discord and Teamspeak.
- Assume the duties of the ATM when they are unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Kansas City is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in the ZKC General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Student 3 (S3) or greater. S3 controllers must be willing to obtain their C1 within an agreed upon amount of time once in ZKC.
- 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/atc experience
- Familiarity with the Kansas City 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 “ZKC DATM Application Package” to atm@zkcartcc.org with the following:

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

Applications must be received by 2359z on September 3, 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

News / ZFW has a new TA!

« on: June 26, 2024, 10:07:18 PM »

Please join me in welcoming Riley Shannon as our new TA! Riley has multiple years of experience in training and project management in the tech world and with the airlines.

We are excited to have Riley on board!

News / ZFW Seeks a Training Administrator

« on: April 29, 2024, 11:08:18 AM »

Position Posting: Fort Worth ARTCC Training Administrator
Date Posted: April 29, 2024
Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Purpose:
Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” 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 Fort Worth Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZFW 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 Fort Worth is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in the ZFW 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 the Fort Worth 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 “ZFW TA Application Package” to zfw-sstf@vatusa.net with the following:

- Full name, CID, and email address
- Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
- Letter of intent explaining “Why Fort Worth 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.

Incomplete applications or applications or applications not meeting requirements will not be considered.

News / Re: VATUSA Social Media Team Lead

« on: February 21, 2024, 06:26:45 PM »

Congrats, Chris!

News / vZFWs new DATM!

« on: February 05, 2024, 11:47:37 AM »

Please welcome Tyler Syring as the new vZFW DATM! Tyler brings experience as a former EC at ZAB and ZDV, training staff at ZDV, and TA at ZFW.

I would also like to thank Jon O’Malley for his service as DATM. Jon was an exceptional and model staff member and I could not have asked for a better partner for this last year. Congratulations to all!

News / ZFW Seeks a Deputy Air Traffic Manager

« on: January 13, 2024, 04:48:57 PM »

Position Posting: Fort Worth ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: January 13, 2024
Submission Deadline: January 27, 2024
Expected Fill by Date: February 29, 2024

Purpose:
Fort Worth 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/Teamspeak 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 Fort Worth ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining open and accepting community.
- 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 Fort Worth ARTCC Discord and Teamspeak.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when they are unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Fort Worth is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in the ZFW General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Student 3 (S3) or greater. S3 controllers must be willing to obtain their C1 within an agreed upon amount of time once in ZFW.
- 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/atc experience
- Familiarity with the Fort Worth 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 “ZFW DATM Application Package” to atm@zfwartcc.net with the following:

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

Applications must be received by 2359z on January 27, 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

Applicants selected for an interview shall expect a panel style comprehensive interview.

News / ZFW Seeks a Webmaster

« on: January 13, 2024, 04:45:20 PM »

Position Posting: Fort Worth ARTCC Webmaster
Date Posted: January 13, 2024
Submission Deadline: January 27, 2024
Expected Fill by Date: February 29, 2024

Purpose:
The Fort Worth ARTCC is currently seeking a highly motivated individual who will provide effective management of the ARTCC’s data services, including but not limited to: web content development and services, discord management, and email systems.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager
- Develops, manages, and oversees Web Services, APIs, E-mail, and other systems
- Responds quickly to website and data system needs
- Develops policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems
- Forms, oversees, and manages the ZFW Web Team
- Other duties as assigned by the ATM or DATM

Basic Requirements:
- Supports the Fort Worth ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining open and accepting community.
- 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.
- Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- 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.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Work with other WMs of "the partnership" in developing features and maintenance that pertains to all shared facilities (ZAN, ZDV, HCF, ZLC, and ZFW)

Additional Requirements:
- Must have at least a Student 1 (S1) rating
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
- Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, Rust, CSS, vue, GoLang. (you can view the ZFW GitHub, open source, at https://github.com/kzfw)
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must display leadership qualities
- Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail and discord), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZFW General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate).

This position requires a significant commitment to ZFW and VATSIM. Role and responsibilities may change as needed.

Applications Shall Include:
- Full name, active email, and VATSIM CID
- Resume detailing relevant experience and skills (include any applicable real-world experience)
- Sample of work that demonstrates ability

Candidates shall email their application package to management@zfwartcc.net with the subject title “ZFW WM Application”.

Applications must be received by 2359z on January 27, 2024 to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

News / Re: Houston Has a New ATM!

« on: October 02, 2023, 09:44:41 PM »

Yay! Congrats new neighbor!

News / ZFW Staff Changes

« on: June 02, 2023, 10:03:25 PM »

Good Evening, VATUSA!

On behalf of the ZFW Staff team, I would like to congratulate the following promotions/moves -

Kenneth Fenstermaker as our new Events Coordinator and Austin Jenkins as our Facilities Engineer. Kenneth is no stranger to the ZFW Events Team, having served as a previous EC and most recently on the Events Team. Austin has been pulling double duty for some time now and it is time he gets the opportunity to focus on one job.

Congrats guys!

The Control Room Floor / Re: ZFW ATC Discord

« on: May 05, 2023, 11:35:13 PM »

Scott,

Our Discord we keep private to our members only. If you are a member, you will receive the discord via the welcome email VATUSA sends (home) or our website sends (visitor).

If you have any questions, you may email management[at]zfwartcc.net

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