ZAU is Looking for a New FE!

Jakob Kruse

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ZAU is Looking for a New FE!
« on: May 18, 2017, 03:32:15 PM »
Chicago ARTCC Facility Engineer Position Opening

The Chicago ARTCC is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Facility Engineer.

Job Description:

- Reports directly to the Deputy Air Traffic Manager.
- Maintains and updates vZAU sector files, SOP’s, and LOA’s upon direction/approval of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager
- Works with VATUSA and other ARTCC’s to approve LOA’s and SOP’s on behalf of the Deputy Air Traffic Manager once the LOA/SOP has been approved by the DATM.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Must hold an S2 Rating, but S3 and higher rating is preferred
- Candidate must be in good standing with ZAU ARTCC / Current Home ARTCC and VATSIM/VATUSA.
- Ability to create and/or modify VRC sector files, vSTARS, and vATIS files
- Must have knowledge of obtaining resource materials to produce Sector, POF, and Alias files.
- Energy and commitment to the facility and position

Desired Qualifications:

- Ability to create Tower Trainer/ Euroscope files for training purposes
- Experience as an ARTCC Staff Member
- Basic coding knowledge

Interested applicants must submit the following to the ZAU DATM at [email protected]

- Letter of Interest
- List of previous experience, if any
- Brief description of qualifications
- Candidates from outside ZAU must submit a letter of recommendation from their ATM, DATM, or TA

Qualified candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview within 1 week of the submission.

Applications will be open until the right candidate is found.


Jakob Kruse
vZAU Air Traffic Manager
[email protected]

Derek Vento

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Re: ZAU is Looking for a New FE!
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2017, 10:15:29 PM »
Is this position still open?
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Air Traffic Controller Atlanta TRACON
Host of The Traffic Pattern Podcast

Jakob Kruse

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Re: ZAU is Looking for a New FE!
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2017, 10:18:44 PM »
A candidate has not been found at the moment. Applications are still open!


Jakob Kruse
vZAU Air Traffic Manager
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Derek Vento

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Re: ZAU is Looking for a New FE!
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2017, 10:19:27 PM »
Thank you.
Derek Vento
Air Traffic Controller Atlanta TRACON
Host of The Traffic Pattern Podcast