Friends,

Please join me in welcoming Brian Knight as ZLA's new Lead Facility Engineer! Brian has spent the past few months both working his butt off on LA Tower while also working his butt off keeping our facility data up to date, organized, and accurate while also innovating on our process, writing programs to assist us, and drinking from the fire hose that is FAA file formats. We're super excited to recognize Brian's role formally and thrilled he has agreed to join the staff.

Oh, and we also found his CID from 2005... 

Welcome aboard, Brian!

Since ROA is a smaller airfield, we also have staff-up LYH and RDU as well. Virtual pilots are welcome to fly in between 1900 and 2300 local time. We look forward to seeing you online this Saturday during our annual live event in Vinton, VA!

 

Can't wait for this new Cargo themed event!!

Indy Center is looking for a Facilities Team Manager.
The Facilities Team is responsible for managing data used by CRC in the vNAS Data Admin, other controller software, and supporting our Facilities Directives Committee.

Requirements
• VATSIM S2 Controller Rating
• Eligible and willing to transfer to vZID

Preferred
• Project management experience
• Experience working with vNAS Data Admin, vATIS v4, and Audio for VATSIM configurations
• Experience with programming languages such as Go, JavaScript, or Python

As with all staff at Indy Center, the Facilities Team Manager is expected to remain active as a controller and additionally commit the time needed to help us reach our goals!

Indy Center is a quickly growing, vibrant, well integrated, pilot and controller community in the Midwest USA. While we might be 'overflight country,' if you land- you'll want to stay for a while.

If this position interests you, email hayden.young@zidartcc.org with details of your relevant experience. I am excited to hear from you!

Position Posting: Fort Worth ARTCC Webmaster
Date Posted: October 20, 2024
Submission Deadline: Until Filled


Purpose:
The Fort Worth ARTCC is currently seeking a highly motivated individual who will provide effective management of the ARTCC’s data services, including but not limited to: web content development and services, discord management, and email systems.
 
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager
- Develops, manages, and oversees Web Services, APIs, E-mail, and other systems
- Responds quickly to website and data system needs
- Develops policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems
-  Forms, oversees, and manages the ZFW Web Team
- Other duties as assigned by the ATM or DATM
 
Basic Requirements:
-  Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences.
- 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.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
- Partners in the development of strategy and helps to translate into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Work with other WMs of "the partnership" in developing features and maintenance that pertains to all shared facilities (ZAN, ZDV, HCF, ZLC, ZFW and ZKC)

Additional Requirements:
- Must have at least a Student 1 (S1) rating
- Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
- Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, Rust, CSS, vue, GoLang. (you can view the ZFW GitHub, open source, at https://github.com/kzfw)
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must display leadership qualities
- Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail and discord), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in ZFW General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate).

This position requires a significant commitment to ZFW and VATSIM. Roles and responsibilities may change as needed.
 
Applications Shall Include:
- Full name, active email, and VATSIM CID
- Resume detailing relevant experience and skills (include any applicable real-world experience)
- Sample of work that demonstrates ability
 
Candidates shall email their application package to zfw-atm@vatusa.net with the subject title “ZFW WM Application”.