ATM position vacant for ZAN

[Kyle Ramsey 810181]

The position of Air Traffic Manager for Anchorage ARTCC is again vacant. VATUSA is now accepting applications for this position. Interested applicants should be Controller rated or above, and submit a letter of application. Applications will be accepted until 21 April 2006 by vatusa7@vatusa(dot)org.

 

Air Traffic Manager-

 

* Reports to the region's Air Traffic Director and oversees operations and management for an [Mod - Happy Thoughts]igned ARTCC.

 

* Functions as VATUSA HQ staff member. Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities and to stay abreast of VATUSA issues and policies.

 

* Establishes an ARTCC web page and oversees its maintenance.

 

* Initiates, obtains Air Traffic Director approval for, and maintains ARTCC Standard Operating Procedures.

 

* Provides for coordination of position [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ignments and position restrictions when necessary.

 

* Provides guidance and help to [Mod - Happy Thoughts]igned controllers or guests. Optionally, establishes a staff of "Mentors" to [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ist new controllers and guests.

 

* Works with Region Events Coordinator on events that may affect the ARTCC's operations.

 

* Conducts testing and training as defined, and in accordance with, the VATUSA Training SOP.

 

* Optionally, conducts additional training and testing on area-specific subjects.

 

* Establishes an [Mod - Happy Thoughts]istant ATM position and defines the duties of that position. Submits selection to the region Air Traffic Director for final approval and announcement.

 

* Nominates Center Instructor candidates to the ATM Instructor or Training Director for Training Department approval and announcement

 

* Recommends disciplinary actions to the region Air Traffic Director.