Aloha!
HCF is looking for a motivated individual that possesses a high degree of energy and commitment to serve as our Training Administrator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and VATUSA3.
- Oversees the HCF Training Department and monitors the VATUSA academy.
- Develops and maintains a training policy, sweatbox files, and training materials.
- Manages a team of Instructors and Mentors
Requirements:
- Must hold C1 rating or higher.
- Supports the HCF community of flight simulation enthusiasts that provide air traffic control services on the VATSIM network, making it an enjoyable environment for Controllers and Pilots.
- Lead and effectively manage a team of mentors and instructors, including facilitating a structure for applications and new training staff members.
- 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.
- Assess learning needs for Students and Instructional Staff and propose creative and effective learning solutions.
- Able to accurately create training tickets on the HCF website and ensure they are synced with VATUSA.
- Able to liaise with other ARTCC's TA's when it comes to assessing Visiting Controllers.
- 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 programs, lessons, sweatbox scenarios and 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 HCF is following all VATSIM and VATUSA training directives.
Preferred Skills:
- Teaching/Education experience (on or off VATSIM).
- Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real world or VATSIM applicable).
- Familiarity with HCF policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates professionalism at all times and maintains patience with those that want to learn the art of controlling.
How to Apply:
Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants shall email their application package with the subject title “HCF TA Application Package" to HCF-atm@vatusa.net with the following:
- Full name, CID, and email address
- Resume, including any applicable real world/virtual experience
- Letter of intent explaining “Why you wish to join the Honolulu Control Facility”
This application window will be open until February 23, 2025.
Incomplete applications applications or applications not meeting requirements will not be considered.
Mahalo for applying.
