new to atc

[Robert Detisch]

Is my cid the same as my vatsim id cant seem to get started in atc

[Finn Hutter]

yes sir that is correct. your CID is your VATSIM ID. Anything related to VATSIM, including ATC with VATUSA will typically use that ID

[Brian Pryor]

Hi there, and welcome to the world of ATC.

If you haven't yet you'll need to get assigned to the VATUSA division by filling out the following form: http://www.vatusa.net/join.php

Once there, you'll be assigned an ARTCC (area) and then the local training staff can get together with you to start training for being a controller.

Hope that is of help,

Brian Pryor
ZAB Training Admin
VATSIM Supervisor