Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) is searching for an Facility Engineer to develop and maintain the HCF VRC files, cheatsheets, SOPs, LOAs, and other controller clients/resources.
The Facility Engineer (FE):
* Maintains and updates sector files for all approved ATC client software, updating at least every AIRAC cycle.
* Maintains vATIS configuration files.
* Maintains POF and alias files.
* Coordinates with adjacent ARTCCs/FIRs as required.
* Ensures established LOAs and SOPs are fully represented within sector files and other procedures.
* Performs other facility related work as directed by the ATM and DATM.
* Supports the HCF goal of professionalism, courtesy, hospitality, and just plain old fun.
* Ability to listen to feedback and take constructive action.
* Maintains an online presence on the VATSIM server and HCF TeamSpeak.
* Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
* Additional duties as assigned by the ATM/DATM.
Core Requirements
The successful candidate:
* Must be at least an S2 rated controller (S3+ preferred).
* Must meet and exceed the HCF minimum staff controlling activity while constantly maintaining the duties of the FE.
* Thorough working knowledge of VRC and vATIS.
* 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.
* Must be available for regular correspondence (email, etc), HCF Staff Meetings, Events, and routinely monitoring the VATUSA forums.
Highly Desired Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate will:
* Have experience in Euroscope: Ability to develop usable files for HCF.
* Have ample working knowledge of vSTARS and vERAM for creation of facility files.
* Possess a high degree of energy and commitment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
* Demonstrate at a minimum the qualities of understanding, patience, maturity and when necessary, restraint.
* Bring a verifiable level of experience sufficient to ensure the ability to manage a complex aviation environment.
* Understand and commit to a high level of participation with the knowledge that the position requires considerable devotion and commitment of time.
* Instructor or Mentor experience on the network is a plus.
* Experience and certification within HCF is a plus. Candidates currently active on the roster will be given first consideration.
* Previous managerial or administration experience on the VATSIM network or real world is a plus.
* Have no significant disciplinary history or record of unprofessional behavior (exceptions may apply).
Candidates can expect applications to pass through an initial staff review, after which they will be informed via email if the candidate will pass on to the interview stage. After interviews, the HCF ATM and DATM will come to a decision on who will be offered the position. The selected candidate will be offered the position via email.
Applications should include:
* Full Name, active e-mail, and VATSIM CID
* Resume
* Letter of Intent
* Brief plans and vision for the HCF facility files.
* Letter of recommendation from ATM, DATM, or TA (if outside of HCF).
Applications may be received until a candidate is selected.
Please send applications to the Honolulu Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager: atm@hcfartcc.net -and- datm@hcfartcc.net
