Operations Director
Responsible to:
Direct Reports:
Duties:
- Manages and oversees operations in the VATNZ airspace
- Attends periodic VATNZ Board meetings to report on operational matters
- Stay abreast of real-world issues which may involve VATNZ airspace
- Monitors VATNZ policy change proposals
- Publish NOTAMS as and when required to inform pilots and controllers of relevant short term changes to procedures in the VATNZ airspace
- Design, organise and update Sector files for the VATNZ airspace
- Assign ATC Frequencies to avoid transmission on same channels and update relevant webpage
- Allocate Squawk-codes and maintain an up-to-date POF file for use in Controller software
- Coordinate agreements of ATC procedures between other adjoining VATSIM divisions and sectors within the NZFIR
- Maintains an online presence on the VATSIM Network
Position Holder Attributes:
- Be a member of the VATNZ Division of VATSIM for a period longer than 12 months
- Be a member of good standing in VATSIM and VATNZ
- Be rated on VATSIM to no less than TMA Controller Level
- Have good knowledge of the VATSIM Code of Conduct and Code of Regulations
- Have proven ability in the management of a small group of people
- Be able to work well within a voluntary organisation
- Ideally be involved within the airline industry in New Zealand to obtain up-to-date policies, procedures and changes
- Have proven ability with the use of VATSIM Approved Controller Client Software
