OPEN POSITION POSTING
WESTERN REGION AIR TRAFFIC DIRECTOR
VATUSA
VATUSA is currently seeking highly motivated, well experienced applicants for the position of Western Region Air Traffic Director. The Western Region consists of the following Facilities: Anchorage (vZAN), Denver (vZDV), Honolulu (vHCF), Los Angeles (vZLA), Oakland (vZOA), Salt Lake City (vZLC), and Seattle (vZSE).
Key Accountabilities:
* Reports to the Division Director
* Directs the subordinate ARTCCs’ air traffic operations, administrative responsibilities, and team
* Maintains an active online presence within the Division, Region, and on the VATSIM network
* Administers the selection of ARTCC ATM candidates using established guidelines
* Approves the selection of ARTCC DATM candidates
* Guides and mentors the subordinate ARTCC ATMs (and staff, if necessary)
* Addresses disciplinary situations with the Division Director and Division Conflict Resolution Manager
* Coordinates with adjacent Air Traffic Directors on inter-regional issues
* Coordinates with subordinate Air Traffic Managers on intra-regional issues
* Prepares and analyzes relevant data and/or reports
* Functions as VATUSA staff member and attends meetings as necessary
Core Requirements:
* Active member of the network in good standing for at least 12 months
* Considerable experience and success in an ARTCC senior staff role, ideally as an ATM
* Able to effectively lead in a team environment
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* No significant disciplinary record or history of unprofessional behavior
* Minimum rating of C1
Desired Skills and Capabilities:
* Demonstrated experience with the management of ARTCC operations
* Demonstrated project management skills
* Demonstrated possession and utilization of a high degree of energy, commitment and dedication
* Demonstrated qualities of understanding, patience, maturity
To be effective, the successful candidate must devote a considerable amount of time to the position. Candidates must commit to devoting the time required. Only those who fully understand and meet the requirements and will 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.
Interested members must provide letter of application, including full name, active email, CID, rating, and a resume or description of VATSIM experience, including leadership roles. Additionally, the letter of application should outline the applicant’s vision for the region, including goals, strategies, plans and timelines. Finally, the application should detail the applicant's reasons for wanting to lead the region, compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met, and how the region will thrive under the applicant's leadership.
Applications should be submitted to Don Desfosse, VATUSA Division Director, at vatusa1(a)vatusa.net as well as Ira Robinson, VATUSA Deputy Division Director at vatusa2(a)vatusa.net. Application deadline is 24 Sep 2016.
