Applications Open - Director of Pilot Training

[Shannon W - 811815]

VATPAC is currently seeking applications from members for the position of Director of Pilot Training - VATPAC8

 

The Pilot Training Director is responsible for the provision of training programs that implement the standard VATSIM pilot ratings. This can include leading a team of staff/instructors who perform assessments for controller rating upgrades - as this standard is still very much under development, a key part of this role is developing and implementing the Pilot Training standards within VATPAC, and seeking VATSIM approval

 

Responsibilities

Recruit, lead and motivate the Pilot Training Staff

Develop and Maintain Pilot Competency schedules for each rating

Ensuring that members undertaking training and assessment are provided with the necessary mentoring and instruction to ensure high standards are met.

Maintain Pilot Assessment standards, tasks and methods

Monitor and enforce Training Staff service currency requirements

Ensure the timely processing of training service requests

Liaise with ATC Training director regarding potential cross portfolio training requirements

Monitor the [email protected] email address

Create and Maintain Piilot Training web content

 

Time Commitment

The estimated time commitment associated with this role is approximately 10 hours per week, however during certain periods, it is expected that this workload can increase significantly, i.e., a influx of pilot promotion requests. It is critically important to this role that promotion requests are dealt with in a timely manner, which may mean that the above time guidelines are occasionally exceeded.

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

*Note, this role currently has a deputy appointed, whom is currently performing some of the above roles.

 

Requirements of role

The successful candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:

Develop the Pilot Training standards within VATPAC

Have an in depth understanding of VATPAC/VATSIM issues

Have an in depth understanding of Airspace, policy / procedures in Australia and a strong aviation knowledge background

Have experience with training / development / assessment

Posses very strong communication skills

Be a member of VATPAC

Be in good standing with VATSIM

This role does not specifically require the Director to perform assessments, however experience in this area is highly advantageous

 

Application Instructions

Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] before Sunday 25th September, 2011 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 and

- Some thoughts on what you will do in creating standards for pilot training

 

Applications which don't include the above points will not be considered

 

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

1. A Director of the VATPAC Board

2. A The outgoing VATPAC Director of training

3. A General Member

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

 

Thanks and good luck..!

 

Shannon

[Shannon W - 811815]

Thank you all - applications have closed