Jackson H - 820457 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 VATPAC is currently seeking applications from members for the position of Director of Operations - VATPAC4 Role Description: The Operations Director is a key position responsible for ensuring that controllers are appropriately supported, encouraged and deployed to achieve maximum benefit to pilots. The Director of Operations also manages the VATPAC Document collection and is the liaison officer between VATPAC and affiliated virtual airlines and VSOA affiliates. The Director of Operations is expected to: Maintain controller standard operating procedures Engage with and motivate ATC members to ensure the highest possible level of online coverage. Designate and support preferred controller client software Maintain operational ATC documentation Maintain VATPAC TAAATS specification Procure implementation of VATPAC TAAATS specification Manage ATC deployment/rostering for events Manage ?one-off-event? controller documentation Liaise with Airspace Director for temporary sector files Maintain ATC Operations web content Liaise with current and potential new virtual airlines and VSOA organisations operating in VATPAC airspace As a full-voting VATPAC Board role, the general expectations of all Directors also applies: Contribute constructively to the ongoing development and improvement of VATPAC for all members Attend periodic VATPAC Board meetings to report on operational issues Maintain a regular on line presence on the VATSIM Network, controlling, flying, observing. Perform VATPAC Forum moderation Actively and constructively participate in Staff Forum discussions Maintain a presence on the VATPAC forums, particularly in discussion pertaining to areas of responsibility within their directorship Keep abreast of VATSIM news and issues impacting their directorship Select an appropriate deputy Time Commitment It is estimated that the minimum time commitment would be in the vicinity of three hours per week. 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, policy / procedures in Australia and a strong aviation knowledge background Posses very strong communication skills Be a member of VATPAC Be in good standing with VATSIM Familiarity with VATPAC documentation structure and review cycle desirable. Application Instructions 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 if you are successful in gaining the position Applications should be sent to [email protected] and must address the above criteria. Applications which do not do so will not be considered. Applications will close on Sunday 21 Sep, 2014 at 1700 AEDT. Applications will be received and reviewed by an Appointment Committee consisting of: 1. The VATPAC Director of Division 2. The VATPAC Director of ATC Training 3. A General Member and will remain in confidence to the VATPAC Board and the appointments committee. As always the VATPAC Board reserves the right to directly appoint an individual to the role. Thank you and good luck..! Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson H - 820457 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 We have had some people ask for a little extra time, so in the interest of fairness deadlines for submitting applications is now extended until 2359 AEST Monday 22 Sep 14 Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B - 903254 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Applications have now closed. Applicants will be contacted on the next few days regarding the remainder of the selection process. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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