Airports: VATUSA
Date/Time: November 28, 2025, 4pm-8pm PT
Date/Time (zulu): November 28, 2025, 2300z - November 29, 2025, 0300z

It's that time of year again! Chicago Virtual ARTCC presents our annual VATSIM tribute to EAA AirVenture, an annual air show and gathering of aviation enthusiasts held each summer at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. One week before the real-life AirVenture, come join us on the virtual skies to fly the exact same approach procedures into Oshkosh. Get ready to rock your wings and land on the dots, and come join us for VATVenture 2025!

NOTAMs and pilot guides will be available as the event time approaches.

Position Posting: Jacksonville ARTCC Deputy Air Traffic Manager
Date Posted: June 10th, 2025
Submission Deadline: June 24th, 2025

Purpose:
Jacksonville is looking for a motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Air Traffic Manager.
- Assists in the management of ATC Roster, permissions and access, Discord administration, and other general administrative tasks associated with the ATC organization as delegated within the guidance provided by the Air Traffic Manager.
- Assists in the development of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, Policies, and more.
- Maintains a high online presence and community presence.
- Completes other duties as assigned by the ATM.

Requirements:
-  Supports the Jacksonville ARTCC’s mission.
-  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.
- Works in collaboration with Virtual Airlines and other VATUSA ARTCCs to leverage synergy opportunities across the United States.
- Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
- Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
- Manages a group of team leaders to a diverse group of individuals and provides coaching and mentoring to ensure the growth of future managers
- 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 it into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.
- Understands and drives appropriate metrics to assess controller performance.
- Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
- Monitors the daily activities of the ARTCC.
- Maintains an online presence on the VATSIM server and Jacksonville ARTCC Discord.
- Assumes the duties of the ATM when he is unavailable.
- Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
- Ensures that Jacksonville is following all VATSIM and VATUSA directives.
- Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in and all sections thereof (as appropriate)
- Must hold the rating of Student 3 (S3) or greater. S3 controllers must be willing to obtain their C1 within an agreed upon amount of time once in ZJX.
- This position requires a time commitment of an average of four (4) hours per week working on administrative tasks

Preferred Skills:
- Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM)
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable)
- Real-world aviation/pilot experience
- Familiarity with the jacksonville 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 “ZJX DATM Application Package” to owen.bliss@vatusa.net with the following:

-Full name, CID, and email address.
-Resume, including any applicable real-world/virtual experience.
-Letter of intent explaining “Why Jacksonville and why this position is for you.”
- *Bonus* Letter Of Recommendation from a current or former VATUSA, or sub-division staff member recommending you for the position. 

Applications must be received by 23:59 EST on June 24th, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and discarded.

Start your week off right with a tropical twist! Join the ZMA ARTCC for Miami Monday, a laid-back yet lively evening featuring full ATC coverage across Miami International (KMIA) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (KFLL).

Event Fields: KMIA, KFLL
Date and Time: June 16th, 2025 | 2300z - 0200z (7pm - 10pm ET)

Chicago ARTCC Training Administrator Vacancy Announcement

Position: Training Administrator
Location: Chicago ARTCC (ZAU)
Time Commitment: 1-3 hours per week+, and required quarterly controller hours to maintain facility membership
Supervisor: Chicago ARTCC Air Traffic Manager
Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Main Responsibilities:

Maintaining an online presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network.
Attending staff meetings.
Organizing and attending training staff meetings.
Maintaining, updating and managing the training program and related materials.
Duties defined in the vZAU 3120.4.
Developing, updating and maintaining sweatbox files.
Completing special projects as assigned by the ATM.
All other responsibilities which help to accomplish the mission, goals and vision of ZAU.


Requirements:

Hold a Controller 1 (C1) or above.
Have no significant disciplinary record.
Have no history of unprofessional behavior.
Be an active member of the network in good standing on the VATSIM network.
Have a strong knowledge of the United States ATC system, VATSIM ATC system, and FAA JO 7110.65.
Hold no other staff position on any competing networks.
Be a ZAU home controller at the time of appointment (or willing to transfer upon selection).


Preferred Qualifications:

Instructor 1 (I1) Rating.
Familiarity with the Chicago ARTCC.
Understanding of the ZAU training program.
Prior staff experience.
Prior teaching/education experience.

Interested candidates should understand the requirements of the position and the time commitment aspect associated with the undertaking of a senior staff role within the facility. All qualified candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they MAY be contacted for a comprehensive interview.

If you wish to apply for the TA position, please email atm@zauartcc.org AND ta@zauartcc.org with the following:

A detailed VATSIM/relevant real-world résumé and cover letter.

The letter of application should summarize the applicant's reasons for wanting to help lead the ZAU ARTCC, compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met, and how the facility will thrive under the applicant's leadership.

Your virtual resume should consist of all prior VATSIM experience and any real-world experience you feel is applicable. Please also include your name, active email address, CID, current ARTCC, and current rating.

Applications will be considered on a rolling, first-come first-serve basis every week (First batch of interviews will be handed out June 21st)