Position Posting: Cleveland Air Traffic Manager

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Position Posting: Cleveland Air Traffic Manager
« on: February 03, 2023, 09:52:45 AM »
Cleveland Air Traffic Manager Vacancy Announcement

Position: Air Traffic Manager
Location: Cleveland ARTCC (ZOB)
Time Commitment: 4 to 8 hours per week+, and required monthly controller hours to maintain facility membership
Supervisor: Deputy Division Director - Air Traffic Services (ATS)
Application Deadline: Closes February 11th, 2023 23:59z

The Air Traffic Manager (ATM) is the overseer of all ARTCC operations. The ATM's primary responsibility is to assure the smooth operation of the ARTCC, alongside with drafting and implementing ARTCC policies and LOAs. The ATM is the primary point of contact for the Region Manager and will sit on the ATM Advisory board for the duration of their tenure.
 
Main responsibilities:

  • Manage the ARTCC
  • Handle Transfer/Visiting requests
  • Maintain the ARTCC roster
  • Communicate regularly with the RM
  • Manage the community
  • Develop/Grow the ARTCC in alignment with division goals
  • Oversee the TA and DATM directly
  • Implement and maintain ARTCC policy alongside the DATM
  • Manage an active staff of DATM, TA, EC, FE, and WM

Potential responsibilities (based on ARTCC needs):

  • VATUSA Workgroups
  • ATM Advisory board development
  • Assisting the Junior and Senior staff in all aspects
  • Community moderation/development

Requirements for the role:

  • Active member of VATSIM in good standing
  • Ability to maintain ARTCC activity requirement standards
  • Strong understanding of the WM, EC, FE, TA, and DATM roles
  • Obtained a rating of C1
  • Ability to manage a team of at least 5
  • Positive attitude with the time commitment necessary to lead the ARTCC
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred qualifications for this role:

  • Familiarity with the ARTCC
  • VATUSA Member
  • Strong understanding of US Airspace and the NAS
  • Understanding of the VATUSA Structure

ATM is a Senior Staff role and therefore is not an entry-level position. The ATM will be required to dedicate several hours a day to the management of the ARTCC. However, the ATM must also be able to utilize his/her staff to effectively delegate tasks to assure the continuous operation of the ARTCC.

If you would to apply for the ATM position please email (vatusa2@vatusa.net) with a detailed VATSIM/relevant real-world résumé and cover letter by (Closes February 11th, 2023 23:59z).
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