News Post

vZKC Seeks a Webmaster

by Austin Wilkins on 2026-02-03


Position Posting: vKansas City ARTCC Webmaster
Submission Deadline: Until Filled

Purpose: The vKansas City ARTCC is currently seeking a highly motivated individual who will provide effective management of the ARTCC’s data services, including but not limited to: web content development and services, discord management, and email systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reports to the Air Traffic Manager and Deputy Air Traffic Manager
  • Develops, manages, and oversees Web Services, APIs, E-mail, and other systems
  • Responds quickly to website and data system needs
  • Develops policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems
  • Forms, oversees, and manages the vZKC Web Team
  • Other duties as assigned by the ATM or DATM

Basic Requirements:

  • Supports the vKansas City ARTCC’s mission of “Creating professional controller’s, maintaining a high degree of integrity” while creating and maintaining an open and accepting community.
  • Serves as a leader to coach and motivate controllers while upholding a culture that builds exceptional internal and external pilot experiences.
  • Supports and participates in initiatives that give back to the VATSIM community.
  • Supports the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse range of talented people.
  • Strengthens others through consistent feedback while driving productivity and morale.
  • Holds self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing pilots with memorable experiences.
  • Partners in the development of strategy and helps to translate into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans.
  • Attends periodic meetings to report on ARTCC activities.
  • Work with other WMs of "the partnership" in developing features and maintenance that pertains to all shared facilities

Additional Requirements:

  • Must have at least a Student 1 (S1) rating
  • Must be an active member of the VATSIM network in good standing with no significant disciplinary history
  • Must be proficient in modern web programming languages and techniques, including, HTML, MySQL, JavaScript, Rust, CSS, vue, GoLang. (you can view the ADH GitHub, open source, at https://github.com/adh-partnership)
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Must display leadership qualities
  • Must be available for regular correspondence (via the primary means of e-mail and discord), as well as routinely checking VATUSA forums and other outlets for official notices
  • Be able to meet all activity requirements as outlined in vZKC General Policy and all sections thereof (as appropriate).

This position requires a significant commitment to vZKC and VATSIM. Roles and responsibilities may change as needed.

Applications Shall Include:

  • Full name, active email, and VATSIM CID
  • Resume detailing relevant experience and skills (include any applicable real-world experience)
  • Sample of work that demonstrates ability

Candidates shall email their application package to [email protected] with the subject title “ZKC WM Application”.