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ATC Training Department Changes

Simon Irvine

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Folks

Unfortunately, Samuel James has decided to stand down as ATC Training Director.  Sam has been in post since October 2016 and has been instrumental in moving ATC Training in the UK to the next level.  Last year was one of our best for rating progression and this is in no small part to the work that Sam has put in, especially the implementation of the Training Groups from the old RTSs, the first stage of Central Training.  There is no great drama in Sam's departure and those of you who know him out with the network will understand his reasons for wanting some time off.  Sam is an absolute gent and I will personally miss his support on the DSG and boozy lunches in Edinburgh.

I am delighted to announce that Andy Ford will take over from Sam with immediate effect.  Andy is one of our Senior Instructors who has lots of hand on mentoring experience and has been Acting TD for the past few weeks.  Andy is ready to hit the ground running and I look forward to working with him.

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Oliver Gates

It's a shame to see you go, Sam. Good luck with the future, and thanks for your dedication to the ATC TD.

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Lewis Hardcastle

Lewis Hardcastle

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Thanks for being great volunteers! You both do great work.

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Sebastian Rekdal

Sebastian Rekdal

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Sad to see you leave, Sam. You have really done a magnificent job. It has been great working with you!

 

And congratulations to Andy Ford! Good luck in your new role. :) 

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Alex Ashley

Thanks for all your hard work Sam - from what I've seen as part of CTIB you've always been dedicated and doing a brilliant job behind the scenes. Best of luck for the future!

Well done to Andy, also.

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Joseph Messore

Joseph Messore

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Sad to see you off Sam, still remember my first group session with you! The one that got the ball rolling. All the best for the future, take care!

Good luck to Andy!

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Jamie Paine

Really enjoyed working with you, Sam! Thank you for all your hard work.

Best of luck, Andy!

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Matt Collier

It's been a pleasure to work with you, Sam. The ATC TD has come so far during your tenure.

 

All the best, Andy!

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Oliver Rhodes

Oliver Rhodes

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A tremendous advocate for a more efficient approach to ATC Training, who has overseen perhaps the most 'dramatic' shake-up the TD has seen since VATSIM began, with the results to show for it. Big boots to fill indeed, though I'm sure Andy is very much up to the challenge!

Thanks for your time and effort, Sam - all the best for the future! 

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Nathan Donnelly

Nathan Donnelly

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Sam,

You have done a fantastic job over the past 18 months or so; Andy has big boots to fill.
Have some well deserved rest and stay in touch!

Well Done Andy!

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