Position Posting: Chicago ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: August 15th, 2025
Submission Deadline: August 26th, 2025 at 2359z

Purpose:
The Chicago ARTCC is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the Chicago ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager position, who will contribute to the growth of the Chicago ARTCC.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager
- Manages and oversees the Web, Facilities, and Events departments
- Maintains an active online presence within the ARTCC
- Assumes the duties of the ATM position in his absence
- Attends meetings as required to report ARTCC activities
- Assists in the development and implementation of ARTCC initiatives
- Any other duties as assigned by the Air Traffic Manager


Minimum Requirements:
- Currently hold a C1 rating or higher.  S3 may be considered contingent on committing to receiving their C1 within 120 days of hire.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
- Be an active member of the VATSIM community with no significant disciplinary history within the past 12 months
- Strong leadership skills
- Work in collaboration with neighboring facilities and divisions to create and support new opportunities for the ARTCC
- Monitor daily activity of the ARTCC
- Ability to maintain controller activity as outlined in the Chicago ARTCC 7210.3C - Facility Operation and Administration policy
- Strong knowledge of the U.S. Airspace and Air Traffic Control system and procedures
- Strong understanding of the Webmaster, Facility Engineer, and Event Coordinator positions

Preferred Skills:
- Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM)
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable)
- Demonstrates a professional and patient attitude
- Understanding of the Chicago ARTCC community
- Prior staff experience

How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants shall email their application package with the subject title “ZAU DATM Application Package” to ATM@zauartcc.org with the following:

- Full name, CID, and active email address
- Resume, including any relevant real-world/virtual experience.
- Cover letter including the following:
   - Why do you want to be the Chicago ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
   - What are your short and long-term goals for this position
   - Why do you feel you are a good fit for this position
   - How do you meet the requirements listed above

Applications must be received by 23:59 Zulu on August 26th, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Airports: BIL - BOI
Date/Time: August 28, 2025, 3pm-7pm PT
Date/Time (zulu): August 28, 2025 2200z - August 29, 2025, 0200z

New to VATSIM? Not sure how to handle ATC? No problem - this event is for you!

First Wings is all about giving new pilots the confidence to fly online with full ATC support. Whether it’s your very first flight or you just want more practice with controllers, this is the perfect chance to learn in a low-pressure, beginner-friendly environment. ATC will be there to guide you through every step - clearance, taxi, departure, en-route, approach, and landing.

This edition takes off on Thursday the 28th of August, starting at 2200 UTC. You’ll be flying from Billings-Logan International Airport - KBIL to Boise Airport - KBOI. The route is designed to be easy to follow, so you can focus on enjoying the experience and getting comfortable with ATC.

To ensure a smooth experience for both pilots and controllers, slot booking is mandatory. Make sure to reserve your departure time here in advance so you can participate.

If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to start flying on VATSIM, this is it!

Join the New York ARTCC for our monthly featured field series! Throughout the year, you’ll be able to enjoy our ATC services and bring the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to our busy satellite airports like Teterboro, Westchester, Islip, and more.

Practice your approaches, fly a scheduled airliner, or start a cross-country journey - it can all be done right here on Tuesday Nights in New York!

This month, join us on Long Island (ISP) and the shores of New Haven (HVN) as we pit two pizza capitals against each other. Who will win? And why is it New York? There's only one way to find out!

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2300z - 0200z

This one of a kind ZHU event invites ALL of VATUSA to staff ZHU for the most immersive and unique event we've ever done! Break out any airplane you want and enjoy all of the services ZHU has to provide!

If you're a controller and want to sign up, please see the events channel on the VATUSA discord.

ALL ZHU airports
2300-0300z
Aug23

Purpose:
Houston 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 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 Houston ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining an 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 or current 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 a 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 Houston Training, inclusive of consulting to understand needs, building project roadmaps, and guiding/managing the org design process in partnership with ARTCC Partners to support ZHU 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 Houston is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in the ZHU 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 ZHU 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 “ZHU TA Application Package” to atm@houston.center with the following:

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


This application window will be open through 23:59z August 17, 2025.
Incomplete applications or applications not meeting requirements will not be considered.