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Shannon W - 811815
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VATPAC is currently seeking applications from members for the position of Director of Airspace - VATPAC7

 

The Airspace Director is responsible for aligning VATPAC airspace with real world airspace and maintaining sector files. The airspace director is a service provider to other directors and members. Where some directors rely on other directors for input (such as the ATC director), the airspace director relies on no one. Their role is an autonomous, independent service provider.

 

Responsibilities

Alignment to real world practices

  • Monitoring Airservices/CASA and other areas for changes of significance (SUPs, AICs, SIDs, STARs, procedures, standards).
  • Advising ATC and pilot services directors of such changes.
  • Definition and maintenance of airspace. Maintenance of airspace website content
  • Definition of radar coverage (including use/implementation of ADSB)

 

Sector files

  • Maintaining POF files
  • Publishing revised sector files every 6 months reflecting all changes to navdata, sectors and aerodromes.
  • Development, testing and support of sector files
  • Lead the sector file team
  • Provide one-off sector files at the request of the ATC Director

 

Time Commitment

The estimated time commitment associated with this role is approximately 5-10 hours per week, however during certain periods (such as cyclic releases AIRAC / 6 monthly airspace updates by Airservices, your workload can be expected to increase significantly). It is an expectation of this role that you have (and will continue to maintain during your tenure) regular access to email and are able to visit the VATPAC Forums frequently

 

 

Requirements of role

  • The successful candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Have an in depth understanding of VATPAC/VATSIM issues
  • Have an in depth understanding of Airspace, AIRAC cycles
  • Have experience with sector file creation - please note this is a critical part of the role and applicants are expected to be able to demonstrate their background with this
  • Posses very strong communication skills
  • Be a member of VATPAC
  • Be in good standing with VATSIM

 

Application Instructions

Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] before Friday 11th June, 2010 2359 AEST.

 

Applications should include details of:

  • Your aviation background (real world and/or virtual)
  • What skills and/or experience that you believe that you will be able to bring in order to improve the overall VATPAC community
  • A statement outlying how you meet the above minimum requirements of the role

 

 

Applications will be received and reviewed by an Appointment Committee consisting of:

 

1. A Director of the VATPAC Board

2. A Director of the VATPAC Board or in leiu a VATPAC Founder

3. A General Member

 

 

and will remain in confidence to the VATPAC Board and the appointments committee.

 

Thanks and good luck..!

 

Shannon

Director of Division

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