On the morning of February 7th, 2025 our member, Event Coordinator & Instructor
Nicholas Ader passed away.
Nicholas was a cherished member of our community. Nicholas joined the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC on January 15th, 2022. Since then, Nicholas has served as a highly dedicated member of the community earning his controller ratings over the past few years. Nicholas joined the ranks of ARTCC Staff and served as an Assistant Event Coordinator under my leadership as the Event Coordinator prior to him being promoted to the Event Coordinator in November of 2024. Nicholas has also served as a Mentor and most recently an Instructor on our training staff.
Nicholas loved our community and always wanted to give back to all of our members. Nicholas’s passion for VATSIM, VATUSA, and the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC were undeniable and exemplary. Nicholas was loved by so many of us in our community and he will surely be missed.
Please join the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC on
Monday, February 17th, 2025 from 23:59Z-03:00Z as we celebrate the life of Nicholas Ader and staff up the
Orlando International Airport (KMCO), and the
Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX) in his honor.
Owen Bliss
Air Traffic ManagerVirtual Jacksonville ARTCC
