ZSE is proud to announce we have a new Event Coordinator! Please join us in congratulating Jonny Kukula as the new Seattle Event Coordinator! Jonny steps into the role with previous experience in the Events Department as an Assistant EC and Communications Coordinator. Jonny has some great ideas for ZSE events and is ready to get moving!
 
Also, we'd like to thank Justin Alderman, our outgoing Event Coordinator, for his time and dedication to ZSE.

OPEN POSITION POSTING
EVENT COORDINATOR
SEATTLE ARTCC

The VATUSA Seattle ARTCC is currently seeking an Event Coordinator who will provide compelling and effective leadership and management of the VATUSA Seattle ARTCC Events Program.


Key Accountabilities
*Reports to the ARTCC Air Traffic Manager/Deputy Air Traffic Manager
*Identifies and develops events to generate traffic and to promote the ARTCC.
*Be able to schedule controllers for positions/shifts within 24 to 48 hours prior to event start.
*Function as ARTCC Staff/FAB Voting Member and attend periodic meetings as necessary.
*Implements and oversees approved events.
*Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to arrange support for ZSE-hosted events, and arranges ZSE support for neighboring events.
*Posses the ability to attend ALL/OR most ARTCC events to coordinate active events
*Maintains relationships with virtual airlines, including managing the partner's section of the ZSE website, coordinates support for VA-hosted events affecting the ZSE airspace.
*Develops and distributes marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, etc) to promote events and the ARTCC.
*Leads and manages events division of ZSE.


Minimum Qualifications
*Must hold S2 Rating or higher.
*Must have no disciplinary record with VATSIM, VATUSA, or The Seattle ARTCC within the last year.
*Ability to lead.


Desired Qualifications
*S3 Rating or higher.
*No disciplinary record with the ZSE ARTCC or VATSIM.
*Experience as an ARTCC Staff Member.
*Previous experience as an Events Coordinator or VA staff membership.
*Background in some sort of public relations.
*Experience with Graphic Design.

Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced. The workload is considerable and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying.  Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Applications should include:
* Full Name, Active E-Mail, and VATSIM CID
* Resume and/or Letter of Intent
* Candidates from outside ZSE must submit a Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Staff Member (ATM/DATM/TA) at their current ARTCC

Applications should be submitted to Alex Seeberger, Deputy Air Traffic Manager, at alex@zseartcc.org. Application deadline is October 4th, 2019 at 2359z. ARTCC leadership may choose to close the position opening early should an eminently qualified candidate apply and be selected.

Thanks for the warm welcome guys...I appreciate it. Vishaank left the place in tip-top shape, so you’ll know who to blame

Quote from: Alex Seeberger on October 28, 2018, 11:58:46 AM

Quote from: Shane VanHoven on October 21, 2018, 12:01:40 AM

I've noticed while flying around the country on the network, controllers have used more than one method of radar identification to radar ID me. Which is cool and all... but just in case it wasn't on purpose, I figured I'd write up a little bit on it, to give you a perspective of someone who spends about 60% of his real world transmissions establishing radar with someone!

This is a perfect venue for this discussion Shane. The live network, in a condescending tone really isn’t the way to effectively educate someone:)

Virtually all “re-education” (workload permitting) with pilots should be done in private chat. I think this philosophy holds true with most experienced controllers. This keeps VATSIM the learning and friendly environment it’s designed to be.

In the RW, I’ve never (0%) heard a controller critique their student on VHF comms.

Best thing we can do is just use your best judgement in a time/place to educate a pilot/controller. While what Shane wrote is excellent and I hope people learn from it, the reality is only a small percentage read the forums.

If your flying in a ARTCC that you don’t control at, submit feedback, or try and find out their TS info and have a chat with the controllers. I would not have a problem at all if someone like Shane or anyone came into TS to educate me on something or had a question. ATMs take not of this please, don’t make your TS and/or discord a damn fortress.

This is exactly how constructive criticism should be communicated.

The Anchorage ARTCC would like to present “Fill the Pattern”, this time featuring the King Salmon (PAKN) airport. The airport has a good sized runway (8900’), so bring whatever you like and practice a little pattern work. Of course all types of flights are welcome.

We will be fully staffed on Wednesday May 3, 2017 from 2345-0300 Zulu (1945 EDT, 1545 AKDT), so come make us earn our keep.

The Anchorage ARTCC invites you to join us for FNO Anchorage. We will once again fully staff the Anchorage International Airport (PANC) on Friday March 3, 2017 from 2345-0400 Zulu (1845 EST, 1445 AKST). Anchorage can handle anything you can think of from 747s to Super Cubs on floats, so bring what you like and join us for a crazy night.

Please file the below routes:

PANC-PAFA
       CAWIN LIBER2 (RNAV)
       ANC8 BGQ V438 FAI (Non RNAV or low altitude - 10,000 min)

PAFA-PANC
       PUYVO2 TKA TAGER8 (RNAV)
       MKNLY1 TKA TAGER8 (Non RNAV or low altitude - 10,000 min).

PANC-PAJN
      ANC8 JOH J501 YAK J541 SSR

PAJN-PANC
      ASORT2 ASORT J541 YAK J501 JOH YESKA6
       
PANC arrivals from the US and Canadian west coast as well as southeast Alaska- Plan this                 final route segment:             
      YAK J501 JOH YESKA6
     

The date for the event has been set for Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of August 2017.

The preferred hotel will be announced around September 20th 2016, which is the earliest you can book travel and rooms anyway.

The Anchorage ARTCC would like present Friday Night OPS, featuring the Anchorage (PANC) and Fairbanks (PAFA) International Airports. Anchorage, Fairbanks and the rest of Alaska are stocking up for the cold and dark winter, so come help the locals out and transport some supplies and goods to the far reaches of the country. Join us for this busy event on Friday, October 21st, 2016 from 2345-0400 Zulu (1545 Alaska, 1945 Eastern).

Because our airspace is a large distance from the rest of the United States, we are going to fully staff Fairbanks International (PAFA). This will set you up for an excellent crossfire between Anchorage and Fairbanks, with plenty time to do the return leg.


ROUTES – Please plan the below routes, if able.
     
      PANC-PAFA
            CAWIN LIBER2 (RNAV)
            ANC8 BGQ V438 FAI (Non RNAV or low altitude - 11,000 min)

      PAFA-PANC
             PUYVO2 PUYVO KROTO3 (RNAV)
             MKNLY1 TKA TAGER8 (Non RNAV or low altitude - 10,000 min)
     
      PAJN-PANC
             ASORT2 ASORT J541 YAK J501 JOH WITTI2 (RNAV)
             ASORT2 ASORT J541 YAK J501 JOH YESKA6 (Non RNAV)
       
     PANC arrivals from the US and Canadian west coast as well as southeast Alaska- Plan this final route segment:             
             YAK J501 JOH WITTI2 (RNAV)
             YAK J501 JOH YESKA6 (Non RNAV)