Position Posting: Atlanta ARTCC Events Coordinator

Date Posted: February 12, 2026
Submission Deadline: February 19, 2026

Purpose: The Atlanta ARTCC is seeking a motivated individual to transform the events department. The suitable candidate possesses high energy, the drive to move work forward, a commitment to sustaining a positive community culture, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the DATM; ATM and VATUSA5 as necessary.
• Maintain an active online presence on the website, TeamSpeak, forums, email, and network.
• Attends staff meetings as called by the ATM.
• Plans, schedules, and executes at least one ZTL-sponsored event each quarter.
• Promotes ZTL events via all communication methods available to ensure active participation.
• Develops and distributes marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, etc) to promote events and the ARTCC.
• Coordinates with divisional and neighboring ARTCCs for event support and planning.
• Acts as the primary liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC.
• Supervises events by having an online presence, or by assigning an appropriate Controller in Charge (CIC) for events.
• Ensure events are appropriately staffed.
• Any other duty assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have at least a Senior Student (S3) rating
• Must be an active member of the network in good standing
• Be a member of ZTL, or willing to transfer upon selection
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (real-world or VATSIM applicable).
• Familiarity with Atlanta ARTCC policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the qualities of understanding, patience, restraint, and professionalism.

How to Apply: Please note that this position requires a significant time commitment. Interested applicants must email their application package with the subject “ZTL EC Application Package” to [email protected] with the following:

• Full name, CID, email address, goals/vision for the Atlanta ARTCC Events Department
• Résumé, including any applicable real-world/VATSIM experience
• EC Open Response Item:
  ZTL is planning to host an event with the support of a neighboring ARTCC. The neighboring ARTCC is enthusiastic about collaborating, and you will take the lead on concept development, staffing strategy, and marketing coordination.
  
  Your task is to design the event. Assume you have full creative freedom, but your plan must be realistic and operationally sound.
  An ideal plan includes:
  • Event Details
  • Event Position Splits and Staffing Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy

Applications must be received by 2359z on February 19, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.