Gander Oceanic is looking for a new Deputy FIR Chief!

[Andrew Ogden]

Gander Oceanic is seeking applications from our membership for the position of Deputy FIR Chief. This is a vital role within Gander, and is the second most important leadership position in the FIR.

 

Position duties and responsiblities:

 

Reports to: Gander Oceanic FIR Chief (ZQO1)

Responsible for: [Mod - Happy Thoughts]isting the FIR Chief with his/her general duties, and delegation of tasks.

 

Duties:

- Receives reports from all departments and forward to the FIR Chief

- [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ists with the monitoring of the day to day operations of the FIR and [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ist the FIR Chief where required

- Monitors the status of FIR policies and official docomeents

- [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ists other staff members in the operation of their departments

- [Mod - Happy Thoughts]umes the role of Acting FIR Chief in the temporary absence of the FIR Chief

- Attends quarterly staff meetings

- Able to [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ist with any other tasks as requested

- Maintains a regular online presence within the FIR, including on all social media channels

 

The ideal candidate must:

- Be an active certified Gander Oceanic controller

- Respond to emails and relevant notifications in a timely manner

- Be available to communicate via different mediums to support people of different cultures and backgrounds

- Be a member of good standing within VATSIM and your home division (ie. no disciplinary actions within the last 12 months)

- Have previous experience in a leadership role, either on VATSIM or in real life

- Have proficient command of both written and spoken English

- Be available to attend an interview if required

 

Please submit your application and a short CV to a.ogden(at)vatcan.ca. The application must at a minimum address all of the above points and include an explanation of why you would be a suitable candidate for the position

 

Applications will close strictly at 2300z on the 20th of April 2019. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

[Andrew Ogden]

Applications for the position have been extended until the 25th of April at 2300z. A reminder to all potential applicants that you are not required to transfer out of your home division to be accepted, and may continue to hold any staff positions that you currently have.

[Andrew Ogden]

Applications for the position have now closed. Thank you to all that applied.