OPEN POSITION POSTING
ZHU ARTCC
EVENTS COORDINATOR (EC)
The EC:
* Reports to the ARTCC's Deputy Air Traffic Manager and the divisional Events Director (VATUSA5)
* Maintains an online presence on the VATSIM network
* Functions as VATUSA staff member and attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC
* Coordinates with divisional and neighboring ARTCC’s for event support and planning purposes
* Acts as the primary liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC
* Develops ideas for events which promote the ARTCC, potentially including but not limited to member gatherings, group flights, and fly-in/fly-out events.
* Provides for coordination of position assignments and position restrictions when necessary.
*Develops and distributes marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, etc) to promote events and the ARTCC.
* Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail), as well as routinely checking
VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices.
Core Requirements
The successful candidate:
* Must control at least the minimum number of hours required by the ARTCC facility policy to maintain active membership.
* Must be an active member of the network in good standing.
* Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Must be able to work in a team environment.
Highly Desired Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate will:
* Possess a high degree of energy and commitment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
* Set an example as an active controller both during events and normal daily operations. The best leaders lead by example.
* Demonstrate at a minimum the qualities of understanding, patience, maturity and when necessary, restraint.
* Understand and commit to a high level of participation with the knowledge that the position requires considerable devotion and commitment of time.
* Experience and certification within the ARTCC is a plus. Candidates currently active on the roster will be given first consideration.
* Have no significant disciplinary history or record of unprofessional behavior.
Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for an interview.
Applications should include:
* Full Name, active e-mail, and VATSIM CID
* Resume
* Plans and vision for the facility as related to the events department.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT CST, 06/13/2017
Please send applications, along with a brief explanation of your plans and vision for the facility, to the following individuals:
Brandon Barrett - atm@zhuartcc.org
Mark Jeffreys - datm@zhuartcc.org
