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[Vacancy] ATC Training Director

As Adam is leaving his role as ATC Training Director, the DSG notes and thanks Adam for his contributions to the division over the last two years in this role and over the several years before this within the training department. We wish him luck for the future endeavours outside of VATSIM. We now begin the recruitment process for a new ATC Training Director to replace him. Application Closing Date 04th December 2023 2359z The ATC Training Director shall: be delegated general

Chris Pawley in Vacancy

November 21, 2023

[Vacancy] Member Services Director

The DSG thanks John for his efforts both on the DSG and in the Member Services Director role for the last year and a quarter. We wish him well for the hard work which is to come in his career and hope he enjoys the new view. We look forward to continued collaborating in his role at TGNC and hope that this training programme continues to flourish. This marks the beginning of the recruitment process for a new director of the Member Services Department. This role is the lead for th

Chris Pawley in Vacancy

November 21, 2023

[Vacancy] Enroute TGI

Following the resignation of Harry from this role, I know that the entire staff team will wish him well for the future. He has been nothing short of a foundational piece of what the division has in terms of resources, knowledge and technology for controllers, especially in the enroute context but also more broadly. As Kieran noted, Harry's contribution is felt by all current (and many future) members, and we will miss his enthusiasm for all things VATSIM UK. This marks the begin

Chris Pawley in Vacancy

November 21, 2023

ATC Training Director Resignation

I am writing to inform you that Adam Farquharson is leaving his role as ATC Training Director. Adam has recently been awarded a place on a highly competative course which will hopefully result in a new career in the aviation industry. Naturally, this will take over a huge amount of Adam's time, so it has been agreed that he will leave his role. Adam has held this role for the last couple of years and has worked with the team to develop training programmes across several ratings to provide s

Chris Pawley in Staff Changes

November 21, 2023

Division Instructor Resignations

I have recently recieved the resignations of @Jack Edwards and @Lee Roberts , two of the Division Instructors from the ATC Training Department. They have served in this role for several years and have made regular contributions to the running of the division - mainly behind the scenes - keeping examinations running, advising on procedure changes and revisions and providing input on many courses such as Military ATC endorsement and the Shanwick Oceanic endorsement. They have also been reliable a

Chris Pawley in Staff Changes

November 21, 2023

vacancy VATSIM UK Division Director

Applications are now open for the VATSIM UK Division Director position. The Division Director is responsible for online activity growth, ATC provisioning, and ATC training within their division. The duties listed below are intended for further delegation, in part, but the ultimate responsibility lies with the Division Director. A Division Director is expected to be able to commit to at least 2 years in the role and should take this into consideration before applying. REPORTS TO: V

Simon Irvine in Vacancy

November 17, 2023

Enroute Operations Coordinator & Enroute TGI Resigns

It is with huge regret that I must announce what many in the community have known for a while. Harry, our Enroute Operations Coordinator will sadly be leaving his role in Operations and as the Enroute TGI at the end of 2023. Harry has been in his Operations post since October 2020, appointed by my predecessor Jack. During these 3 years, he has promoted our Enroute documentation to new highs - most notably with the creation of the Scottish vMATS, substantial clarity on our general Area proce

Kieran Hardern in Staff Changes

November 15, 2023

Member Services

John Batten Member Services Director Resignation

Hi all, I would like to let you know that I'm stepping down from Member Services Director. I have decided this for two reason. Firstly I have an upcoming promotion at work which is exciting but I am going to have to put that first and put a lot of time into it to prepare Secondly I feel while I had an initial success getting Visiting and Transferring open again with the opening of C1/C3 transfers this has since stalled. I feel someone else will have the skills and experience to f

John Batten in Member Services

November 15, 2023

AFIS/AGO Endorsement Positions Updated

I am pleased to announce that from November 3rd at 0001z, the S1 AFIS/AGO endorsement will cover an additional 41 fields that provide Air/Ground Radio or Aerodrome Flight Information Service. The list is updated on the Endorsement Page of the VATSIM UK website in advance of this change: https://www.vatsim.uk/atc/endorsements Please note that this change co-incides with the 8.33 frequency implementation and all AFIS/AG positions must have the latest sector file and utilise the correct f

Kieran Hardern in Operations

November 2, 2023

VFR Flight Instructor

Hi all! I am pleased to announce that @Benjamin Arrowsmith is joining us as the new VFR Flight Instructor! Ben brings a wealth of real-world instructing experience and has presented some insightful ideas for moving the P1 course forward. Over the next week, I'll be handing over to Ben and he will lead the course (including it's practical rewrite 👀). Welcome to the team Ben! Safe landings ✈️

Darren Hill in Staff Changes

October 10, 2023

Initial Flight Instructor

Hi all! I am pleased to announce that @Cole Edwards has been selected as our new Initial Flight Instructor! Cole presented some amazing ideas and visions for both The Flying Programme and Pilot Training overall and will be an amazing asset to the team. He brings along good experience mentoring in the division. Over the next few weeks, Cole will work with Craig and Ben to take over the responsibilities of the role. All the best in your new role Cole, and welcome to the team! S

Darren Hill in Staff Changes

September 19, 2023

Ben Carpenter

Hi all! Ben Carpenter will be stepping down from his role as Initial FI. Ben has worked tirelessly to create the TFP course that we have and has done a grand job managing its running. All the best with your future endeavors Ben, and don't be a stranger! Blue skies and tailwinds ✈️

Darren Hill in Pilot Training

August 20, 2023

New Aerodrome Operations Coordinators

I am pleased to announce the appointment of 2 new Aerodrome Operations Coordinators: Adam Arkley and Kye Taylor. Both are experienced controllers and have extensive experience on the network - especially in ATC training. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can bring to the Operations Department. Congratulations to them both. I'll be working with them over the next few months to bring them up to speed.

Kieran Hardern in Operations

August 15, 2023

Marketing

Marketing Appointments

Recently, the Marketing Department advertised a new position within our team. We received many applications and, following a competitive hiring process, have decided to appoint two new members to our team. Firstly, we welcome @Luke Thompson into the department under the role of Events Manager. Luke is no stranger to the department and has been contributing to the graphic design and livestreaming teams for a number of years. Luke will mainly be working alongside Ben Wright to help organise o

Loui Ringer in Marketing

August 1, 2023

Dale Stainrod

Hi all! Dale Stainrod will be stepping down from his role as VFR Flight Instructor. Dale joined the team in April 2022 and has done an amazing job of managing the P1 PPL(A) course in that time. There have been 5 rating upgrades for the P1 and Dale has conducted 32 P1 sessions and 9 P1_MEN sessions. Additionally, he has overseen the initial development of the P1 course revamp. From myself and the rest of Pilot Training, we wish Dale all the best with his future endeavors. Thank you for

Darren Hill in Pilot Training

July 19, 2023

VATSIM UK Live! 2023 - Bookings now open

We are pleased to announce that tickets for VATSIM UK Live! are now available to purchase from our website (live.vatsim.uk). Here you will find tickets available for purchase, options for hotel accommodation as well as other information about the weekend. Due to the great support of members previously and the pricing from the venue this year, we’re offering an inflation busting price match to last year. Weekend tickets are available at £30 and day tickets are available at £20. If you

Chris Pawley in United Kingdom

July 9, 2023

Aerodrome Operations Coordinator Vacancy

This role has remained vacant since November, with me covering the broad responsibilities. I am looking for one or two individuals to join and take on this crucial role, primarily focused on keeping our aerodrome content up to date. Such a person would work with me to update documents, identify important projects and work with content writers to release new material or updates. Role Description Coordinates the maintenance and production of aerodrome specific operational procedures a

Kieran Hardern in Vacancy

July 3, 2023