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 responsibility for ATC training by the Division Director(s);
• develop, directs, and implement new strategies and initiatives in relation to ATC training;
• manage and produce documentation relating to training concepts and guidance for others in the department (such as the ATC training handbook);
• provide updates to the VATSIM.net Vice Presidents and to Division and Region staff as appropriate;
• regularly review the standard of training offered to maintain high standards;
• manage departmental staff members, and advise Division Director(s) on appointments from an operational perspective;
• work together with the Pilot Training Director to form an overall philosophy towards training of all members within the UK division.

The preferred candidates for this role should have:

• planning and organisational skills to simultaneously manage day-to-day operations while maintaining a view on medium and long term goals;
• skills which lead to good communication and teamwork with colleagues;
• motivation to continue the successes of the training department;
• experience with working with small groups of volunteers in an informal and formal setting.

The successful candidates for this role must:

• be a full member of the VATSIM UK division;
• hold an S3 rating and preferrably a C1 rating;
• have the ability to engage in this role via emails, helpdesk tickets and discord server with approx. 7 hours a week spent on this role.

Applications or queries are to be sent to jobs (at) vatsim.uk. Please state why you see yourself as a suitable candidate for the position, how you meet the desired attributes and what you can bring to the team. You should refer to the duties outlined and provide suitable (online and offline) examples where appropriate.

The successful candidate will receive guidance on our systems, policies and practices. 

The final stages of this appointment will be subject to the involvement of a new Division Director, so applicants should be aware that there may be a short delay in the process between applications closing and the interviews.