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Vice President - Technology

VATGOV6

[email protected]
Oversees all network operations and acts as liaison with server owners and operators. In addition, this Governor evaluates new requests for procurement and/or donation of server space and submits recommendations to the Board of Governors for approval or disapproval.




Responsible to:

  • VATSIM, Inc. Board of Directors
  • VATSIM BoG Team



Position Duties:

  • Oversees operation of servers forming the VATSIM network
  • Responsible for the systems and infrastructure of VATSIM.net
  • Investigates and implements new technology to improve the VATSIM.net network configuration to enhance user experience
  • Ensures regular maintenance of VATSIM.net servers to ensure the efficient operation of the network
  • Maintenance of all historical documents relating to the operation and development of VATSIM including, but not limited to, Board of Governor meetings, e-mails, voting records, the Code of Regulations, Code of Conduct and User Agreement.
  • Works directly and indirectly to plan, develop, implement and maintain new and/or improved services for VATSIM with primary focus on development of network software
  • Acts as a liaison between client developers, Board of Governors and the Founders
  • Reviews client software to ensure that it is suitable for use on the VATSIM.net network and is compatible with other clients
  • Recommends software for inclusion or removal from the VATSIM approved software lis



Board of Governors Duties:

  • Attend Board of Governors meetings as outlined in Article §2.07 of the VATSIM Code of Regulations
  • Maintain a regular monthly online presence and be willing to answer questions from members if connected with staff callsign
  • Assist with duties as a VATSIM Supervisor when logged into the network with a rating of Administrator
  • Enforce the policies of VATSIM both on and off the network
  • Interact with other members of the Board of Governors, the VATSIM Executive Committee and/or individual Regional Directors as needed to accomplish their individual and collective duties
  • Actively contribute to the development of VATSIM policy, procedures and plans



Position Holder Attributes:

  • Be a member of good standing in VATSIM for more than two years at the time of application
  • Demonstrated ability to make and keep commitments
  • Expectation of availability to attend all scheduled meetings for the duration of the meeting and engage daily in email and voice communications with other BoG members in furtherance of VATSIM policy and procedures and effectively engage with staff, members, and the professional media in problem solving and relationship building
  • Have excellent 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 effectively and build relationships within a volunteer organization
  • Have proven ability with the use of Flight Simulation software and VATSIM Pilot and ATC Client Software
  • Able to leverage the strength of the organization to solve problems and find resources to apply to issues globally
  • Real world qualifications and/or relevant experience in managing Linux servers



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