ZJX Facility Admin Policy

Table of Updates

Date	Revision	Items Revised
3 February 2023	A	Re-Release

Information

Purpose:

This document establishes the formal rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines which govern all members operating within the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC (ZJX). This document is considered a supplement to any VATSIM and VATSIM United States (VATUSA) policies, procedures, and documents. This document cancels all previous publications and policies and remains in effect until canceled VATSIM, VATUSA, or a subsequent publication of the administrative policy. This document's updates and modifications are published after the appropriate approval process and announcement to the Virtual Jacksonville ARTCC. The ATM, DATM, or their designee(s) will complete all updates and changes to this document.

Distribution:

This order is distributed to all Jacksonville ARTCC personnel.

Organization

VATSIM www.vatsim.net President: VATGOV1: Tim Barber

VATNA www.vatna.org Vice President, Americas Region- VATGOV3- Manuel Manigault

VATUSA www.vatusa.net Division Director: VATUSA1: Vacant

Jacksonville ARTCC Senior Staff

Air Traffic Manager

Deputy Air Traffic Manager

Training Administrator

Jacksonville ARTCC Support Staff

Event Coordinator

Facility Engineer

Webmaster

Organization

Air Traffic Manager
Deputy Air Traffic Manager Event Coordinator(1) ::Event Team Facility Engineer(1) ::Facility Team Webmaster(1) ::Web Team	Training Administrator Instructor(INS) Mentors (MTR) Mentors in Training(2)

(1)These positions may have assistants.
(2)Mentors in Training are not staff members but do report to the Training Administrator.

Staff Positions/Responsibility

Air Traffic ManagerDeputy Air Traffic ManagerTraining AdministratorEvent CoordinatorFacility EngineerWebmaster

Responsibility
Operating and directing all ZJX Staff meetings
Coordinating with Senior Staff members for all ARTCC events and activities.
Approve the selection/hiring of all ARTCC staff.
Reviewing and approving all Jacksonville SOPs, procedures, letters of agreement, and other policies.
Negotiates on behalf of the Jacksonville ARTCC on all inter-facility/division procedures/documents/policies.
Member of the VATUSA Air Traffic Managers Board.
Maintain an active online presence.

Requirements
C1 rating or above.
No significant disciplinary record and no history of unprofessional behavior.
Be a home controller at the time of appointment.
Be in good standing on the VATSIM network.

Appointment
The ATM shall be appointed by the VATUSA Division Director or their appointee.

Reporting Responsibility The ATM serves at the discretion of the VATUSA Division Director.

Responsibility
Attends all ZJX Staff meetings
Responsible for overview of all members behavior, retention and termination.
Responsible for the notificate/interviewing of all ZJX Staff except Senior Staff and Training Staff.
Approving all visiting/transfer/LOA applications.
Serves as acting Air Traffic Manager in the absence of the Air Traffic Manager.
Maintain an active online presence.

Requirements
C1 rating or above.
No significant disciplinary record and no history of unprofessional behavior.
Be a home controller at the time of appointment.
Be in good standing on the VATSIM network.

Appointment
The DATM shall be appointed by the Jacksonville Air Traffic Manager or their appointee with the approval of the VATUSA Division Director or their appointee.

Reporting Responsibility The DATM serves at the discretion of the Air Traffic Manager.

Responsibility
Attends all ZJX Staff meetings
Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all training programs and materials.
Approving all mentor applications upon completion of the mentor in training program.
Nominating and managing all instructors, mentors, and mentors in training.
Serves as acting Air Traffic Manager in the absence of the Air Traffic Manager and the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.
Maintain an active online presence.

Requirements
I1 rating or above.
No significant disciplinary record and no history of unprofessional behavior.
Be a home controller at the time of appointment.
Be in good standing on the VATSIM network.

Appointment
The TA shall be appointed by the Air Traffic Manager or their appointee with the approval of the VATUSA Deputy Director Training Services or their appointee.

Reporting Responsibility The TA serves at the discretion of the Air Traffic Manager and under the review of the VATUSA Deputy Director Training Services.

Responsibility
Attends all ZJX Staff meetings
Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all ARTCC events and materials.
Conducting event briefings from all events the Jacksonville ARTCC services (Within ARTCC or supporting).
Serves as liaison for both virtual airlines and neighboring ARTCC/Divisions.
Market the Jacksonville ARTCC events upon all social media, VATUSA, and VATSIM boards.
Maintain an active online presence.

Requirements
S3 Rating or above.
Knowledge of event organization and management.
No significant disciplinary record and no history of unprofessional behavior.
Be a home controller at the time of appointment
Be in good standing on the VATSIM network.
Able to use powerpoint, MS paint, and other software.

Appointment
The EC shall be appointed by the Deputy Air Traffic Manager or their appointee with the approval of the Air Traffic Manager.

Reporting Responsibility The EC serves at the discretion of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.

Responsibility
Attends all ZJX Staff meetings
Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all ARTCC facility materials and files for controller clients.
Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all ARTCC ATCT/TRACON facility standard operating procedures upon approval from the Training Administrator and Deputy Air Traffic Controller.
Coordinating with adjacent ARTCCs as required for ATCT/TRACON SOPs, LOAs, and frequencies.
Maintain an active online presence.

Requirements
S3 Rating or above.
Knowledge of event organization and management.
No significant disciplinary record and no history of unprofessional behavior.
Be a home controller at the time of appointment
Be in good standing on the VATSIM network.

Appointment
The FE shall be appointed by the Deputy Air Traffic Manager or their appointee with the approval of the Air Traffic Manager.

Reporting Responsibility The FE serves at the discretion of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.

Responsibility
Attends all ZJX Staff meetings
Responsible for overview, development, and implementation of all ARTCC websites, emails and discord.
Maintain an active online presence.

Requirements
S2 Rating or above.
Thorough knowledge of all django, javascript, html, python, and usage of APIs.
No disciplinary record and no history of unprofessional behavior.
Be a home controller at the time of appointment
Be in good standing on the VATSIM network.

Appointment
The WM shall be appointed by the Deputy Air Traffic Manager or their appointee with the approval of the Air Traffic Manager.

Reporting Responsibility The WM serves at the discretion of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.