Good evening,

It gives me great pleasure, this evening, to make not one, but two appointments - for the same person!

Over a month ago, we advertised for applications for the En-Route Training Group lead. I am pleased to say that we had more than one applicant and accordingly, we were able to conduct a proper process. Competition was genuinely strong and I welcome that we've had multiple applicants. I'm pleased to say that Kye Taylor has been offered and has accepted the post of TG ENR lead.

Kye is no stranger to ATC training. He has a remarkable record for mentoring and examining and has previously held lead posts within the ATC Training world. He is very familiar with our processes, policies and procedures has been a staunch advocate of ATC Training throughout his time in the division. As one of our more active En-route mentors, he is very familiar with the challenges facing the En-Route training group currently and Will and I welcome his vision for how those challenges might be tackled. 

However, it's fair to recognise that Kye's contribution transcends this single application process. Kye's dedication to ATC Training in VATSIM UK is notable and he is a long-standing and well-recognised mentor within the division. Accordingly, alongside Kye's appointment as lead for TG ENR, I feel it only appropriate that we recognise Kye's long-term contribution by appointing him as a Division Instructor.

I am sure that you will all join me in congratulating Kye on both appointments!