ZLA is looking for a Facility Engineer!
The facility engineer is responsible for keeping controllers up-to-date with new procedures and airspace changes. We're looking for someone who is motivated, experienced and willing to take on new challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains ZLA CRC data-admin database, alias file, video maps, and tools
- Troubleshoot issues with geoJSON files, ERAM filters, video maps, Audio for VATSIM, etc.
- Participates in and leads outreach to partner organizations, fellow engineers and outside resources
- Stays up-to-date with new procedures and airspace changes
- Manipulates and converts raw FAA data
- Coordinates with neighboring ARTCCs to maintain facility files
- Assists with creation and maintenance of sweatbox/ATCTrainer simulation files and scenarios
- Maintains an active presence within the facility and on the VATSIM network
- Other duties as required
Required Qualifications
- Be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
- Currently hold a rating of S3 or higher
- Capable of working well in a team-oriented environment
- Strong knowledge of the United States Airspace and Air Traffic Control systems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous or current ARTCC staff experience
- Real world aviation experience
- Coding/Software engineering experience (especially Python), familiarity with github
- Familiarity with QGIS and geoJSON highly preferred
- Team leadership experience
This position requires a significant commitment to ZLA and VATSIM. Role and responsibilities may change as needed. All controllers who hold an S3 rating or higher and who may be interested are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with ZLA's airspace is helpful but not required.
Please include the following in your application:
- Full name, email address and VATSIM CID
- Letter of intent or cover letter
- Resume detailing VATSIM experience
- Optional: Letter of recommendation from a current or previous ARTCC/VATUSA staff member
Please submit applications to the ZLA Air Traffic Manager at atm@laartcc.org and Deputy Air Traffic Manager at datm@laartcc.org.
