I would like to congratulate Destinee Jackson on her promotion to Web Master! Destinee has some great ideas on ways we can continue to build our website and web team through the use of new technologies, and build upon the foundation that our web team has created. Destinee will be transitioning into the Web Master role through the end of the year. Destinee is taking over the web development team at a great time as we prepare to begin working on new projects to better enhance the user experience within our community. We are truly excited to see what Destinee can achieve.

Congratulations Destinee!

Secondly, I would like to thank Samuel Valencia for his time volunteering as our Web Master. Sam has lead the development of three different websites during his tenure as Web Master and without his hard work, our community wouldn't be in the positive position we are in now. Although he is resigning, Sam has offered to stick around at least through the end of the year to continue training Destinee and to bring her up to speed on the operations of the department before he moves onto new opportunities. I want to wish the best of luck to Sam and thank him sincerely for the hard work he has provided for our community.

Thank you Sam!

Owen Bliss
Air Traffic Manager
Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 2300z-0300z / 1600-2000L
Other details TBD

Airports: HWD, OAK
Date/Time: November 9, 4-7pm PT
Date/Time (zulu): November 10, 0000z - 0300z

Come out and Fly! Explore the less busy airports of Norcal Hayward and Oakland on the east side of the bay.

The Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC is searching for our next Web Master! The incoming applicant will receive "on the job training" by the outgoing webmaster to bring the new webmaster up to speed.

Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all ARTCC websites, emails and discord.
- Attends all ARTCC Staff meetings.
- Maintain an active online presence.
- Assists with developing, managing, and overseeing Web Services, APIs, E-mail, and other systems
- Responds quickly to website and data system needs
- Other duties as assigned by ARTCC Senior Staff.
 
Basic Requirements:
-  Supports the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC mission of “Elevating Virtual Excellence”.
- 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.
- Ability to lead a team of assistant staff members and delegate work loads accordingly.
- Attends periodic Web Team staff meetings.
- Attends periodic Community Town Halls to provide updates on the Web Team.

Additional Requirements:
- Must have at least a Student 2 (S2) 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, such as, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, Rust, CSS, vue, GoLang.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- 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 vZJX Order 7210.1A Facility Admin Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate).

This position requires a significant commitment to vZJX and VATSIM. Roles and responsibilities may change as needed.

To apply, please email owen.bliss@vatusa.net with the following:

Applications must include:

1. Full Name, Email Address, and VATSIM CID.
2. Cover Letter & Resume.

Optional:

1. Letter Of Recommendation from current or former ATM/Supervisor.
2. Examples of your work / project portfolios.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

Owen Bliss
Air Traffic Manager
Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC

Cleveland - Home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - is gearing up for 24 hours of nonstop ATC coverage!  Cleveland Hopkins International will be ready for all you headliners and opening acts to keep the party rocking all day and all night.  We'll have the stage set, the lights up, and the mic checks ready.  Just get to the venue, plug in, and let the music do the talking.  Cleveland ARTCC - bringing the party to VATSIM!