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"I'm flying on the VATSIM network and don't remember what that controller said to do 13 seconds ago"

Of course it has! You are a VATSIM pilot!

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ZAB will be staffing PHX on the VATSIM network. Purchase includes admission to the event. Offer valid only from September 9th at 2300z to September 10th at 0300z. Residents of Quebec pay additional fees. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for Delivery.

Guess what, it's Sean O'Brien.

He's back after a short stint in Scandinavia for some reason.

Congratulation.

Congratulation!

Everyone was informed and staffing was secured at ZAB.

ZAB was staffed and ready to accommodate, even after the change happened.

Maybe PHX was the better option if you wanted coverage. Not like you could change your origin airport at all. Once you select it days or weeks in advance, it's set in stone and locked in forever.

Please welcome Vincent Eliezer de Guzman as ZAB's new Events Coordinator.

Yay

The Albuquerque ARTCC (ZAB) is now accepting applications for Events Coordinator.
Duties
*Reports to ZAB DATM and the VATUSA Traffic Management Unit (TMU) as required
*Creates, plans, manages, and executes events to generate pilot and controller participation while promoting ZAB.
*Coordinates with neighboring facilities to arrange support for ZAB events and arranges ZAB support for events held by neighboring facilities
*Maintains active relationship with virtual airlines, coordinates for VA-hosted events affecting ZAB airspace
*Develops and distributes marketing materials to promote events and the ZAB ARTCC
*Attends staff meetings as called by the senior staff
*Maintains active online presence on the ZAB website, ZAB Discord server, VATUSA Forum, VATUSA Discord Server, and the VATSIM network

Core Requirements
The successful candidate will:
*be an active member of the network in good standing.
*maintain active membership and home controller proficiency and currency.
*have excellent written and oral communication skills.
*be able to work in a team environment.
*have no disciplinary history or record of unprofessional behavior.
*have experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).
 
Highly Desired Skills and Abilities
ZAB is particularly interested in persons who:
*have an S3 rating or above.
*will be an active controller both during events and normal daily operations.
*are able to demonstrate the qualities of understanding, honesty, patience, maturity, and restraint.
*can bring a verifiable level of experience sufficient to ensure the ability to manage events in a complex aviation environment.
*understand and commit to a high level of participation with the knowledge that the position requires considerable devotion and commitment of time.
*Members with a high online presence.
*Members with previous staff experience.
*Mature individuals.

Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should apply.
Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

Serious Inquiries only - failure to send proper resume could potentially disqualify applicant

Applicants are invited to submit the following to ECjob@zabartcc.org at their earliest convenience and applications will remain open until a candidate to fulfill the position is found:

Subject Line:
*Full Name
*VATSIM CID

Email Body:
*Brief letter of intent explaining why you would be a good fit as the Albuquerque Events Coordinator
*Your vision and goals for ZAB events
*Ideas on how to increase pilot and controller participation in events sponsored by ZAB and neighboring ARTCC events supported by ZAB along with potential methods for achieving this.

Email Attachments
*Resume
*Examples of graphic design work, other event banners, etc.

Is this because of Wordle? 

If he says no, it's going to be my new favorite conspiracy theory

The moon landing may be fake, but these instrument landings will, well, I guess also be fake cause it's VATSIM. I guess I didn't really think that one out did I. Huh.

Anyhoo, we have an FNO on 15 March 2019 from 2359-0400z. Swing on by and tell all of my controllers their EC is terrible at writing descriptions!