ATM Vacancy Announcement
Position: Air Traffic Manager
Location: Fort Worth ARTCC (ZFW)
Time Commitment: 15-30 hours monthly, plus required hours to maintain currency
Supervisor: Deputy Director of Air Traffic Services (Midwest Region)
Application Deadline: 6 June 2022
VATUSA is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Air Traffic Manager at the Fort Worth ARTCC. This position is not an entry-level position and will require significant time commitments to effectively perform the duties of Air Traffic Manager.
Duties of the Air Traffic Manager:
- Reports to their respective Deputy Director of Air Traffic Services.
- Must maintain an online presence on the VATSIM network
- Maintains facility website and discord/teamspeak
- Drafts ARTCC SOPs, LOAs and other appropriate documents; seeks RM approval for the same
- Ensures ARTCC SOPs, LOAs and other appropriate documents are readily available for viewing/download
- Functions as VATUSA staff member and attends meetings as necessary to discuss and stay current with region and division issues, policies, and initiatives
- Manages and defines the duties of ARTCC staff; submits selection of Deputy ATM and Webmaster to their DD for division confirmation; submits selection of Training Administrator to the Training Director for division confirmation
- Provides guidance and help to assigned controllers; may establish a staff of "Mentors" to assist with training
- Works with or delegates a liaison to work with region/division-level Events Coordinators on events as necessary
- Addresses disciplinary situations with the Southern Region Manager when appropriate
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess a high degree of energy and commitment appropriate to the requirements of the position
- Must have at least a Controller (C1) rating
- Must be at least eighteen years old by the time of application
- Must be an active member of the network in good standing
- Must be able to work in a team environment and function as a team member
- Must conduct themselves in a professional manner in all interaction within their role
- Have no significant disciplinary record, no history of unprofessional behavior
- Demonstrates qualities of understanding, patience, and maturity.
- Understands the role of the ARTCC and ARTCC staff within the Midwest Region, VATUSA, and VATSIM Americas
- Understands the position requires CONSIDERABLE commitment of time
- Experience effectively managing others through good leadership practices
Preferred qualities:
- Current home or visiting controller
- Prior ARTCC staff experience
- Prior or current Instructor or Mentor experience
- Real world management experience
Only those candidates who understand the requirements and can 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. All qualified candidates will be reviewed and considered. Qualified candidates currently assigned to the ARTCC will be given special consideration.
Applications should include:
- Name, active email address, and CID
- Resume (including any applicable real-world management experience).
- An overview of the culture and community of the facility and plans for it
To Apply please fill out
this assessment (You will be required to upload a CV and letter of intent to the google drive, these items will be deleted after the position is filled or if your application is not referred for interview). Applicants deemed best qualified from review of the application materials will be referred to an interview panel.
Questions may be directed to Rick Rump, Deputy Director for Air Traffic Services (Midwest Region) via e-mail, r dot rump at vatsim dot net, or via Discord, trawr#7622
