📣 VATUSA – Technical Manager (VATUSA6)

VATUSA is seeking a Technical Manager (VATUSA6) to lead the division’s technical operations and spearhead the development of a new VATUSA division website and technical stack.

Reports To: VATUSA Deputy Director – Support Services

Primary Focus (Initial Priority):

•   Design, build, and deliver a new VATUSA division website and supporting technical stack
•   Actively leverage, grow, and coordinate the VATUSA Developer Team to complete this effort
•   The Technical Manager will not be expected to maintain or significantly develop the existing/legacy VATUSA stack while new development is underway

Key Responsibilities include:

•   Oversee VATUSA technical services (website, APIs, servers, email, Discord, and related systems)
•   Maintain and evolve VATUSA server architecture
•   Ensure data security, backups, and compliance with privacy/erasure requests
•   Manage and coordinate the VATUSA Developer Team
•   Perform regular system maintenance post-deployment
•   Guide and mentor ARTCC Web Masters and technical staff as needed

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, experience leading modern web or platform rebuilds, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical contributors and division leadership.

⏱️ Time Commitment: A few hours per week on average

📩 Interested? Submit a brief statement of interest and technical background, including a resume via email to VATUSA4 at vatusa4 [at] vatusa.net.

The Production unit on the VATUSA SMT is seeking qualified individuals to serve as a Production Specialist

Production Specialist Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Production Manager
- Helps create compelling video ideas to share with the VATUSA membership
- Helps in editing and creating visual effect components within videos being produced by VATUSA
- Attends meetings as necessary

Production Specialist Requirements:
- Must be a member of VATUSA in good standing, but does not need to be a controller!
- Must be willing to work and thrive within a team environment
- Must be able to meet deadlines within a timely manner
- Have an understanding of the Video Production Process
- Have at least 2 years of experience with a non-linear video editing software. Examples include Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Avid.
- Have at least 1 year of experience with a Visual effects software. After Effects, Nuke, or Blender

Preferred Qualifications:
- Have experience with the Adobe Creative Suite  eg.After Effects and Premiere Pro(This is the main software used by the VATUSA SMT)
- Have prior experience within a Film or Media environment
- Are pursuing or have obtained a degree in Film or other related field

Interested parties are invited to fill out the following form and expect to hear a response in the coming days: vats.im/SMTProductionTeam

If you have any questions feel free to email : [email protected]

Please see the linked update on the VATUSA 501c(3) from Brandon.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t0haxQjuOyEwogln7YTwC94gYDpXYahl/view?usp=sharing

I am happy to announce Christopher Lajoie as the new Team Lead for the Social Media Team.   Chris brings a ton of real world project management and process improvement experience and will be a huge benefit to the team as we gear up some big projects for 2024.  If you have the skills and desire to help out in anything Social Media - feel free to reach out to Chris!

Congrats Chris!

Congrats Chris!

VATUSA awards the C3 (Senior Controller) rating to controllers who have contributed to our hobby with their active participation and significant contributions within the operations of VATUSA.  These controllers must be nominated and approved by USA1 before they can be awarded the C3.  The C3 is no small feat – and is the highest non instructor or administrative rating possible on VATSIM. 

Therefore, we would like to congratulate those who received their C3 rating in Q1 & Q2!  If you see any of these individuals around – be sure to congratulate them and thank them for their time and effort! 

Congratulations to: 

Jon Owens – ZHQ
Ashar Hussain – ZOB
Kenneth Fenstermaker – ZFW
Colton Albonetti – ZOB
Chris Carnett - ZOB

VATUSA is seeking applicants for the open Staff Development Manager (VATUSA7) role at Headquarters!

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director – Support Services

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Manages the VATUSA and sub-division staff development but not limited to, the following duties:

- Function as an interactive VATUSA staff member and attend meetings as necessary.
- Work closely with VATUSA staff to enhance current practices and policies to best serve the division.
- Create custom staff manuals for each ARTCC staff position.
- Create a division staff manual for VATUSA staff.
- Works closely with direct manager as staff recruitment and ARTCC building.
- Create polls, surveys, and work groups as needed.
- Evaluate ARTCC staff performance and provide feedback when necessary.
- Conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions to further mentor and train staff members.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by VATUSA4.

Interested parties should send a letter of application, and a current VATSIM or real world resume to the Deputy Division Director - Support Services by email at vatusa4 [at] vatusa.net.

The application deadline for this position is  Friday July 7, 2023.