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  • Simon Irvine 37
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  • VATSIM UK 7
  • Nathan Donnelly 5
  • Kris Thomson 2
  • VATSIM UK Web Services 2
  • Andy Ford 2
  • Oliver Rhodes 2
  • Adam Arkley 2
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Merry Christmas from VATSIM UK

At this time of year, it's always good to reflect on the last 12 months and what to look forward to in the New Year. Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has helped the Division this year whether it be flying in for an exam, mentoring, helping with sector files, document writing, staff roles, the list goes on.  You have all had a part in making this a great year for the Division. Before we look ahead to 2018 let's have a quick look back at 2017 and thank some of the people that made o
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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Training Department Christmas Message

Good evening! It's that time again! Christmas is coming up, and as we all take some time off, activity in the training system and on the network itself will inevitably reduce. As such, from Friday 18th December to Monday 4th January (inclusive), training staff will not send out the normal session request/availability reminder. If you're a student training on one of our programmes (pilot or ATC), you will not be required to have a session request or availability entered into the CT Syst
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in United Kingdom

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Discord General Chat Changes

Last Sunday we announced the removal of the ‘general-chat’ channel within Discord. Clearly this was an emotive subject for many of our members, and we pledged to thoroughly review this decision before committing to making changes. It was pointed out by many, and evident on review, that the brevity of the announcement and lack of clear explanation for this action was a mistake, and I would like to apologise for the confusion this has caused. The purpose of this post is to update you all on our pl
Ben Wright

Ben Wright in United Kingdom

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Training

Christmas & New Year 2021-22

Hi all, Another year, another Christmas holiday period! As we all take some time away to spend with friends and family, training activity will inevitably decrease from its current level. From Monday 20th December to Sunday 2nd January (inclusive), training staff will not send out the normal session request/availability reminders. If you’re a student training in one of our programmes - pilot or ATC - you will not be required to have a session request or availability entered into the CT
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in Training

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United Kingdom

Region Report(s) Published

As part of the reporting structure of the division we prepare quarterly region reports which are passed to the Europe Region director, via the Executive Committee to the vice president of Regions (VATGOV4).   As these provide a reasonably condensed summary of the divisions performance in the previous quarter, we have begun to publish these as they are completed. You can find these here: https://vatsim.uk/download/info/?downloadID=00414   Future reports will be added to the ab
Chris Pawley

Chris Pawley in United Kingdom

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Vacancy

Marketing Director (VATUK4)

This is notification of the beginning of the application process for the position of Marketing Director (VATUK4). Application Closing Date: Sunday 26th August at 2259z The Marketing Director shall: Sit on the Division Staff Group; Have oversight for all marketing within the division; Manage and direct marketing strategy; Be responsible for the Events Manager and Social Media Manager; Be responsible for the planning and execution of division events;
Nathan Donnelly

Nathan Donnelly in Vacancy

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Staff Changes

Training Department

Hi all, Over the past few months there has been a fair amount of changes brewing in the background regarding staff in the Training Department. Rather than cover the forum in a blanket of forums posts, it made more sense to wait until the final changes had been finalised - so here we go! ATC Training: Recently with the launch of our Member Services Department we have now removed the role of Training Group Manager from our staff structure, as a result of this work being carried out
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in Staff Changes

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Merry Christmas from VATSIM UK

I want to thank everyone who has helped the Division this year whether it be flying in for an exam, mentoring, helping with sector files, document writing, staff roles, the list goes on.  You have all had a part in making this a great year for the Division. 2018 has been a great year for VATSIM UK.  We have seen more students pass ATC and Pilot exams than ever before. We now have a brand new website. Community Awards have been rolled out. Our documentation and sector files have been updated
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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Division Policy 7.5.0

Division Policy 7.5.0 is now in effect. This policy is changed to reflect adjustments to procedures to be followed when operating on a solo endorsement (STV, SAV and SEV). Thanks, Dan
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in United Kingdom

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Web Department Changes

Folks I am making some changes to the Web Department.  As you know web has been working as two teams over the past 14 months.  This has really had its benefits, for example, the expansion of CORE and the introduction of Flight Training Exercises where the two teams worked hand in hand in launching these. Over the next 12 months, we will be launching a new website, start the migration of CTS into CORE as well as the rollout of a new ATC plugin.  With this in mind, I have decided to brin
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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Training Department Q3 2020

Evening all! Please see a summary of our progress and achievements throughout the third quarter of this year! ATC Training The quarter began with a change to our division policy clarifying the conditions and use of Solo Validations for our students in training. This has allowed our area students to practise on underlying sectors ensuring that they can use their 90-day solo enroute validation (SEV) to tailor their network time to the positions which will most benefit them. Bac
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in United Kingdom

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Vacancy

Operations Director

This is notification of the beginning of the application process for the position of Operations Director   Application Closing Date 2359z on 1st October 2020   The Operations Director shall: sit on the Division Staff Group and report to the Division Director have responsibility for the maintenance of and publishing of the UK Sector File together with the training and guidance of volunteer members where required. have responsibility for the maintenance of a
Chris Pawley

Chris Pawley in Vacancy

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COVID-19 & VATSIM UK

As we continue to adapt to a new normal of living in global pandemic, the division continues to adapt to the change in circumstance. For many members, staff or not, we find our lives extricably changed. Some people find themselves with much more time, and others, with less as they try and balance childcare with remote working and a myriad other real-life issues including of course restrictions on daily life and concerns about health of themselves and others. Across the world, VATSIM has of cours
Chris Pawley

Chris Pawley in United Kingdom

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Training Evenings

All, Whilst students at busier aerodromes such as Manchester and Gatwick regularly enjoy busy traffic scenarios to perfect their skills, those training on quieter positions often struggle to attract enough traffic to make their online time worthwhile. To combat this, we're pleased to introduce Training Evenings - designated events for pairs of quieter training aerodromes. Each week will see an event at one of the following pairs of aerodromes: Edinburgh (EGPH) & Glasgow (EGPF
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in United Kingdom

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New ATC Training Director

Hello All,   Following a competitive application process which concluded this week, I am happy to announce Adam Arkley as the Divison's new ATC Training Director. Adam is no stranger to our staff team, serving in a variety of positions over the past 10 years, including his recent appointment as the Aerodrome Operations Coordinator. His passion for the role was made obvious during the interview process, and he brings a host of new ideas to the ATC Training Department. I personally look
Ben Wright

Ben Wright in United Kingdom

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Gunnar Lindahl - Q&A - Sunday 30th September 1900z

I am delighted to announce that the VATSIM President, Gunnar Lindahl will be holding a Q&A on Sunday 30th September from 8pm local.  This will take place in the VATSIM UK teamspeak. You will have the chance to ask Gunnar a question on the night, or if you can't be there or want to put in a question in advance please send a question via our Twitter account, @vatsimuk using #askgunnar or email [email protected].  We look forward to seeing you there.  
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

[11.6.17 - 1830z] VATSIM UK Townhall with Kyle Ramsey

Folks I am delighted to announce that the VATSIM President, Kyle Ramsey will be holding a Q&A on Sunday 11th June from 1830z-1930z.  This will take place in the VATSIM UK teamspeak. You will have the chance to ask Kyle a question on the night, or if you cant be there or want to put ask as question in advance please use this link or send a question via @vatsimuk using #vuktownhall. We look forward to seeing you there.      
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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[MINUTES] DSG Meeting - 21st November 2016

Folks The minutes of last month's DSG meeting are now available for download here. I'll be making a short post when the minutes are published to add some colour to them and give a short overview of what is happening in the Division.  I will aim to post the minutes and write this blog within a couple of weeks of the meeting taking place.  It's worth pointing out that this was the last DSG meeting of 2016 although we do have an "all staff" meeting in mid December. Most of what is po
Simon Irvine

Simon Irvine in United Kingdom

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Vacancy

[Vacancy] Member Services Director

During the last ten months, Harry Downton has led the Member Services Department as the scope of their work has broadened. During the same period, Harry has been lucky enough to begin a new role with a technology company in the North of England. His (real-world) role has since been expanded and he will begin more nationwide work during the last quarter of 2021. As well as having to balance his personal and work life, it seems that it will not be possible for him to also dedicate the amount of ti
Chris Pawley

Chris Pawley in Vacancy

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United Kingdom

Training Department Q1 2020

Afternoon Folks! I cannot say that 2020 has been a very nice time for any of us so far, nor can we even begin to understand how some people are being affected by these terrible times. But what I can do, is reflect upon the amazing work that you have all made possible through your contributions as pilots, students, mentors, instructors, chief tea maker, you name it and I guarantee you will have helped somewhere.   ATC Training We saw the beginning of the end for our Central Tr
Daniel Crookes

Daniel Crookes in United Kingdom

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Marketing End of Year Message 2020

Hello everyone, please see below the end of year statement from the marketing department.   I can’t believe we’re at the end of 2020 already, where has the year gone? Before I break down different areas of the department, I would like to take a moment to share my appreciation towards every person which makes the clock tick in marketing, the Graphics, Livestreaming and Rostering teams all make this possible, so it is now time to follow in the footsteps of training and take a break
Loui Ringer

Loui Ringer in United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

Global Control Adminstration Policy (GCAP) feedback

The UK Division has provided a lengthy feedback document privately to the authors of the new global controller administration policy (GCAP). We are broadly supportive of a new policy which unifies some of the key policies which determine how many elements of our division operate. With this in mind there are some concerns which remain in the current draft. We believe it is especially important to ensure that all divisions are treated equally; regardless of their (internal) structure. In addition,
Chris Pawley

Chris Pawley in United Kingdom

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United Kingdom

VATSIM UK Live! 2022 - Bookings Now available

We are pleased to inform you that bookings are now available for VATSIM UK Live! 2022 at Conference Aston in Birmingham, UK. You can book via our website - live.vatsim.uk Our event tickets will cost £20 for a single day (either Saturday or Sunday) or £30 for the whole weekend. Accommodation:- this is available at Conference Aston itself, we recommend either booking directly via their website or via a third party provider (hotels.com or booking.com) - this year there is no option to bo
Chris Pawley

Chris Pawley in United Kingdom

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Vacancy

- Member Services Director

Division Staff Group         Job Description and Specification   This is notification of the beginning of the application process for the position of Member Services Director   Application Closing Date 4th November 2020 2359z   The Member Services Director shall:   Sit on the Division Staff Group Coordinate the member services department; primarily responsible for the queries of members and handling membership issues
Chris Pawley

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