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Congrats Matt!

Congrats Brett!

Well done Josh!

Please be advised that there are some problems with the VATPAX system at the moment. We are aware of and working on the problem.

Thanks guys. Good work!

VATOCE is seeking applications for a Regional Membership Manager. This position is perhaps one of the most important as it entails daily interaction with staff and members of the entire Region on a continuing basis. This region encompasses the Australia Division and New Zealand Division. You must have the ability to work with little or no supervision. Qualified applicants will be thoroughly vetted to ensure we have the most qualified and dedicated staff for our members. Responsibilities Include: • Addressing daily referrals from the Region Director to help members and staff inquires or issues; • Availability to respond to all emails and inquires within a period of 24 hours, daily; • Helping new members find and sign up with their new Division; • Helping the VATOCE Regional Staff with daily communications and sharing announcements in the forums and social media; • Assist with monitoring and moderating the VATOCE forums and sub-forums on a daily basis; • Meeting with Division Directors on a regular basis to address members concerns and complaints; • Getting in touch with members who register but do not connect to the network; • Ensure Divisions have information about new members and transfers; • Assist the Regional Director in any capacity as required to ensure the daily operations and continuity of services to the various Divisions in the Region Applicant Requirements: • Must be a member of the VATSIM Oceania Region for at least the last 24 months from the date of submission of application; exceptions may be granted on a case by case basis. • Applicants who reside in Oceania region will be given preference over applicants from other regions; • If appointed, applicant must agree to resign from any current Division staff appointments/positions held upon appointment; • Applicant MUST be very knowledgeable of all VATSIM policies, regulations and agreements; • Must show awareness of Air Traffic Control operations, and hold at least a C1 rating. A knowledge of Oceanic Operations will be advantageous but not essential; • Must show awareness of Pilot Operations, ideal canditate will hold at least a P1 rating; • Applicant must be of good standing with no disciplinary incidents for the past year. Additionally, applicant must not have any history of DCRM referrals that were confirmed and enforced. • Expected to be able to commit at least 8 hours per week in this role; • Ability to communicate clearly through different mediums to different people of different cultures, backgrounds and countries; • Fluent in spoken and written English language; The successful candidate will have significant experience on the VATSIM network, extensive familiarity with network policies and procedures in the Oceania region and strong communications skills. while not required, previous service in staff positions will be favourably considered. Applications with CV (including relevant history and relevant experience) as well as a cover letter addressing the above specifications to: [email protected] APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 060UTC on Saturday 25th February 2017. Ray Lang Deputy Regional Director - VATSIM Oceania Vatsim Senior Supervisor Data Audit Team Manager Vatsim, Membership Pacific Oceanic Partnership Admin

VATSIM Announces Connexion London 2017 VATSIM is pleased to announce tickets are now available for VATSIM Connexion London 2017. This is a semi-regular global convention the purpose of which is to bring together as many of our members as possible in one venue, over one weekend, to share our experiences of the VATSIM Network and learn about new developments on VATSIM and across the flight simulation community. Please visit the convention website for more information and ticketing. https://connexion.vatsim.net/

Congratulations to Ryan Steffe who has recently completed extensive mentoring and assessment for his Senior Controller rating. Well done Ryan!

A belated congratulations to Zach Biesse-Fitton who completed his Senior Controller rating in November. Well done Zach!

The VATPAC Board and staff would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year.

Congratulations to Dave Payne who recently completed his Enroute Rating. 8)

A great initiative. Well done guys!

Board minutes and VATPAC Quarterly Report is now available here.

Congratulations Tim Larkin for recently completing his enroute rating. Well Done!

This is a reminder that VATPAX is still in operation and can be found via the Pilots menu of the new look website. VATPAC are always looking to improve the system and feedback is welcome.

Thanks Browny! Good luck for your future endeavours.

Well done to everyone involved and a huge thanks to our VATUSA buddies. It was great to have you all out here again.

Please note, due to tonight's milk run being spilled, this booking has been moved to Melbourne TMA. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Hi All, I'd like to announce this evening that after a transition period, Tracy Shiffman will now step down from effective duty with the events team. Having been active in the role of Director Events & Communication since March 2013, Tracy will now take a well earned break. He will however remain a member of VATPAC Staff in a supporting role. Paul Tyquin has now fully taken over the reigns as Director Events & Communications and all inquiries relating to that portfolio should be directed to Paul via [email protected]. I'd like to lead the VATPAC Board in thanking Tracy for his years of commitment and dedication to VATPAC events.

Under Paragraph 27 of the VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy, the following position is reserved for the purpose of ATC Training. Position: Melbourne Approach - ML_APP - 132.000 Time: Monday 29th August 2016 from 0900z until 1200z Contact: Greg Barber - Senior ATC Instructor Under sub-paragraph 27(3), controllers must not control this position during the times indicated, without prior approval of the listed contact.

Congratulations guys and thank you for your hard work and support.

It is my pleasure to announce that Paul Tyquin has been appointed to the position of VATPAC Director Events & Communications. Paul comes to us from a background in IT and flight instructing and will be an asset to the Board and the community. For the time being, Tracy Shiffman will continue to work with Paul to ensure a smooth handover of the role. Congratulations and Welcome Paul!

Congratulations to our newest TMA Controller, Tim Larkin!

Greetings all, VATPAC has recently accepted applications for the position of VATPAC Director of Events and Communications and interviewed one applicant for the role. Following the interview process and subsequent correspondence the applicant has decided not to accept a role within the events team at this time. Before opening applications for this position again I would like to speak to the importance of this role and the effects of not having a full time Board member in this role carries for the division. The Director of Events and Communications is at the forefront of all VATPAC operations (pilots and ATC alike) and is vital to the success of the VATPAC Division. Without a motivated, committed and professional individual in this role, our weekly, monthly and major events will not longer have the organisational support they need to continue. In the short term the events staff responsible for our regular events such as Milk Run and VFR Operations will continue their duties managing those events. They however also need direction and cohesion to best represent the interests of the division, and for this they need a Director. At this time our outgoing Director Events and Communications, Tracy Shiffman will be scaling back his involvement and in the medium to long term we will need someone to step up and take on this role. This does not mean we will bring in any Joe Pilot who wants a seat on the Board. We will still strictly adhere to the position description and requirements below. So without further ado... Following the resignation of Tracy Shiffman as VATPAC Director of Events and Communication, applications are again sought from members of the VATPAC Division of VATSIM for the position of Director of Events and Communication. Director of Events & Communication Responsible to: • VATPAC Director of Division Direct Reports: • Deputy Director Events • VATPAC Communications Coordinator Duties: • Facilitates the smooth operation of all events within the VATPAC airspace. • Responsible for the organisation, promotion and execution of regularly occurring and one-off official VATPAC events. • Acts as a first point of contact and is responsible for aiding other divisions and organisations wishing to hold events in VATPAC airspace. • Develops relationships with other divisions' and organisations' event staff to arrange support for VATPAC events as well as provide support for their events. • Reports quarterly on events activity within the division, and event participation. • Liaises with Director Operations for coordination of online ATC support of VATPAC events. • Works with the Director Operations to ensure that VATPAC event information is promulgated to Partner Virtual Airlines. • Identifies and champions potential improvements for the organisation, promotion, and execution of events in VATPAC airspace. • Responsible for the Maintenance of the VATPAC Events webpage(s). • Responsible for the promotion of VATPAC events to social media sites (such as VATSIM Forums, Vroute events, VATTASTIC Event, VATPAC, VATOCE and VATSIM Facebook pages) as required. • Maintains an online presence of 5-10 hours per month on the VATSIM network. Position Holder Attributes and Requirements: • Be a member of the VATPAC Division of VATSIM for a period of at least 12 months. • Be a member of good standing in VATSIM for at least 12 months at the time of application. • ATC experience is helpful, but not mandatory in organising and facilitating events. • Be able to work well with other board members and the VATPAC community as a whole. • Have ability to maintain focus and organisation over the long run. • Be able to work well within a voluntary organisation. Members interested in being considered for the role should apply by outlining their experience and suitability for the role and providing information addressing each of the Position Holder Attributes and Requirements listed above via email to [email protected] APPLICATIONS IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE CLOSE AT 23:59 hours AEST on Friday 1st July 2016.

Under Paragraph 27 of the VATPAC Controller Positions and Ratings Policy, the following position is reserved for the purpose of ATC Training. Position: Melbourne Approach - ML _APP - 132.000 Time: Monday 9th May 2016 from 1000z until 1200z Contact: Greg Barber Under sub-paragraph 27(3), controllers must not control this position during the times indicated, without prior approval of the listed contact.