Applications are now being accepted for the position of VATUSA Division Support Manager.
REPORTS TO: VATUSA Division Director, VATUSA1
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Management of the VATUSA Support Services Group
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Manage the strategic development of the VATUSA Professional Development Program
* Manage the strategic development of VATUSA’s Social Media strategy
* Manage the strategic development of VATUSA’s Pilot Community Manager program
* Provide oversight of the Division’s web and data services
* Recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff to ensure seamless delivery of required ancillary services to VATUSA Air Traffic
and Training Services
* Functions as VATUSA staff member and attends meetings as necessary
* Reviews the VATUSA Forums, VATUSA Discord, and VATUSA Social Media Channels regularly
* Other duties as assigned
Core Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience as a VATUSA Air Traffic Manager for at least 24 months
* Demonstrated project management skills
* Able to effectively lead in a team environment
* Able to effectively lead others through influence and motivation
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* No significant disciplinary record or history of unprofessional behavior
* Minimum rating of C1
Desired Skills and Capabilities:
* Experience in internet, social media, or print/radio/video production processes
* Extensive experience as a pilot on VATSIM.
* Experience in Instructional Design
* Experience in web development
* Demonstrated possession and utilization of a high degree of energy, commitment and dedication
* Demonstrated qualities of understanding, patience, maturity
To be effective, the successful candidate must devote a considerable amount of time to the position. VATUSA Staff Members must spend 9 hours minimum per calendar quarter connected to the live network in any capacity as a Pilot, Controller, Mentor, Instructor, or Supervisor. Candidates must commit to devoting the time required. Only those who fully understand and meet the requirements and will make the appropriate commitment should apply. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview.
Interested members must provide a letter of application, including full name, active email, CID, rating, and a resume that includes a description of VATSIM experience including leadership roles. Additionally, the letter of application should outline the applicant’s vision for the VATUSA Support Services Group to include goals, strategies, plans and timelines. Finally, the application should detail the applicant's reasons for wanting to lead the VATUSA Support Services Group with compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met and how Support Services will thrive under the applicant's leadership.
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: Mani Manigault, VATUSA Division Director, vatusa1@vatusa.net
Wes Miles, VATUSA General Manager vatusa2@vatusa.net
Application deadline is February 14, 2022 at 23:59Z.
