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 and/or DATM
-Maintain active online presence on the website, forum, teamspeak, and network

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.

How to Apply

Any interested candidates should submit the following:
 - Full Name, active E-Mail, and VATSIM CID
 - Introductory Cover Letter
 - Resume detailing your experience and addressing each of required and desired skills above and any other relevant information you would like to provide
 - Candidates from outside vZAU must submit a Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Staff Member (ATM/DATM/TA) at their current ARTCC

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

Applications will remain open until an appropriate candidate is found.

Chicago ARTCC Facility Engineer Position Opening

The Chicago ARTCC is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Facility Engineer.

Job Description:

- Reports directly to the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.
- Maintains and updates vZAU sector files, SOP’s, and LOA’s upon direction/approval of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager
- Works with VATUSA and other ARTCC’s to approve LOA’s and SOP’s on behalf of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager once the LOA/SOP has been approved by the DATM.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must hold an S2 Rating, but C1 rating is preferred
- Candidate must be in good standing with ZAU ARTCC / Current Home ARTCC and VATSIM/VATUSA.
- Ability to create and/or modify VRC sector files, vSTARS, and vATIS files
- Must have knowledge of obtaining resource materials to produce Sector, POF, and Alias files.
- Energy and commitment to the facility and position

Desired Qualifications:

- Ability to create Tower Trainer/ Euroscope files for training purposes
- Experience as an ARTCC Staff Member
- Basic coding knowledge
- C1 rating

Interested applicants must submit the following to the ZAU DATM at datm@zauartcc.com and ZAU ATM at atm@zauartcc.org

- Letter of Interest
- List of previous experience, if any
- Brief description of qualifications
- Candidates from outside ZAU must submit a letter of recommendation from their ATM, DATM, or TA

Qualified candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview within 1 week of the submission.

Applications will be open until the right candidate is found.

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Chicago 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 and/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

Although not required, it is highly preferred for applicants to be apart of their home ARTCC's training team for at least 6 months.

How to Apply

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.

Any interested candidates should submit the following:
 - Full Name, active E-Mail, and VATSIM CID
 - Introductory Cover Letter
 - Resume detailing your experience and addressing each of required and desired skills above and any other relevant information you would like to provide
 - Candidates from outside vZAU must submit a Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Staff Member (ATM/DATM/TA) at their current ARTCC

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

Applications will remain open until January 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM CT.

Join the Chicago ARTCC on Tuesday, August 22th from 2300z to 0200z (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CT) for our weekly "TRACON Tuesdays" event! This Tuesday, enjoy full TRACON service for the Milwaukee (including KMKE, KOSH, and many other airports) and Madison (KMSN and many other airports) TRACONS. Fly VFR or IFR between and throughout these two TRACONS to enjoy professional ATC services! See ya there.

Join the Chicago ARTCC on Tuesday, August 8th from 2300z to 0200z (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CT) for our weekly "TRACON Tuesdays" event! This Tuesday, enjoy full TRACON service for the Grand Rapids (KGRR) and Muskegon (KMKG) TRACONS. Fly VFR or IFR between and throughout these two TRACONS to enjoy professional ATC services! See ya there.