Position Opening - HCF Facility Engineer
The Honolulu CF (HCF) is seeking a qualified, professional and motivated individual to fulfill
the role of Facility Engineer (FE) to develop and maintain facility sector files and training files and assist the senior staff in the creation of cheat sheets, LOAs, SOPs, and other facility-specific documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Reports to the HCF DATM
- Creates, maintains, and updates HCF sector files, SOPs, LOAs, and cheat-sheets upon direction and approval of the senior staff
- Updates sector file every AIRAC cycle, as needed (approx. 28 days)
- Coordinates with VATUSA to ensure that Oakland Oceanic files and procedures accurately reflect HCF procedures and sectors
- Responsible for notifying CF members of current updates to facility files
- Assists TA in the creation and maintaining of SweatBox training files
- Ensures that TeamSpeak and the website is properly updated with current facility files, as needed
- Attends staff meetings as required by the senior staff
- Other relevant duties as assigned by the ATM, DATM, or TA
Requirements
- Must hold at least an S1 rating; S3+ preferred
- Be an active member on the network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history within the past 12 months
- Must have excellent English oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Must be able to conduct themselves in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner that reflects the mission statement and vision of HCF
- Ability to create and/or modify VRC sector files, vSTARS, vERAM and vATIS files
- Must have knowledge of obtaining resource materials to produce Sector, POF, and Alias files.
- Must have working knowledge of TWRTrainer and Aircraft Situation Editor (will train if needed)
- Commitment to the facility and position
Preferred Skills, Strengths, Traits, and Experience
- Interested in building and growing HCF by keeping the CF up to date with the latest files and improvements
- Be able to demonstrate maturity, integrity, and patience, understanding that this network is full of people of different backgrounds, morals, skill levels, and experience.
- Previous experience as an ARTCC/CF staff member, instructor, or mentor
- Real-world experience in aviation and/or facility management
- Ample experience controlling in the Honolulu CF on VATSIM
- Basic coding knowledge
Candidates can expect a 4-stage interview and hiring process:
An initial evaluation of their application
Comprehensive interview
ATM Review
Selection of Candidate
Candidates will be contacted after each stage and advised of the next step.
Applications should include:
- Full Name, Active Email, and VATSIM CID
- Resume (1-page)
- Cover Letter detailing your experience and any other relevant information you would like to provide (not to exceed 2-pages)
- Candidates from outside HCF must submit a Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Staff Member (ATM/DATM/TA) at their current ARTCC
Candidates may optionally include an extensive letter of intent that outlines in detail their plans and vision for HCF in this position.
Candidates should email their application package to atm[at]hcfartcc.net.
Applications will be accepted until the right candidate is found. Exceptions to each requirement may be made at the discretion of the HCF ATM. Good luck!
