Camden Bruno

Austin Cirulli (RQ) did a fantastic job during his Boston Ground OTS this afternoon, hitting it out of the park on his first try. For all Observers and Class C DEL/GND controllers, you should look at RQ as a model student and aim to follow in his path. I'm continually impressed by his dedication and care. He ensures that he shows up to every session prepared, and leaves every session with exactly what he needs to work on for next time. In doing so, he is earning certifications in a very timely fashion considering he puts the time and effort into studying and practicing. Keep up your positive attitude, RQ. I look forward to working with you more on frequency and am excited to watch you continue to rise up the ranks. Onwards and upwards,

We typically host one all member meeting per year.

Congrats and welcome back, AP. See you on the scopes.

Although the annual Boston Tea Party event is a BVA air traffic controller event, we may invite members of our pilot community if we have enough space at the venue. If we do end up having available space, pilot members will be invited on a first come, first serve basis. If you are a pilot member and are interested in attending, please email [email protected]. This is in no way a commitment on your part if you choose to email at this point, but as a matter of respect for your fellow community members, be serious if you decide to email. It may have an impact on how many people we can accept, and in years past we have come close to turning some pilots away due to space restrictions only to have others be no-call/no-shows. Once we have final controller attendee numbers, we will know how much space is available for pilot members. If there is space, we will reach out to pilot members who expressed interest in the order we received their emails. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns. Thanks,

Did you hear the bathing suit comment? Reference Clif and I at SimCon...lol ;D

I was chatting with Nico via private message about the fact that D'Andre was the one flying. So awesome!

Thanks, Scott. We'll get that fixed ASAP.

Awesome screenshots and love the data! Thanks, PI! Glad everyone enjoyed. Hi DY [emoji16]

We're re-arranging our setups in preparation for our "LIVE Up America" event tonight from 8-11pm ET. We'll be staffing up VATUSA as much as we can, LIVE from Bradley International Airport. Join the fun and fly!

Fixed! Thank you,

Fixed! Thanks, Jason!

The NAV CANADA implementation of "climb via" and "descend via" -- at least where I was -- was a mess. 2 out of the 5 airports I fly to daily were using "climb via", and the others weren't. In one case (Abbotsford), the Tower would use it, but the FSS that provides after-hours service wouldn't. Meanwhile, they also decided that (in Canada), "descend via" wouldn't include speeds (i.e., a previously-assigned speed restriction still applies) whereas in the U.S., "descend via" cancels the assigned speed and returns you to what's published. The inconsistency there likely created a lot of the confusion that led to the suspension. Hm...more examples against privatization...

Congrats and welcome.

Congrats! Onwards and upwards...

Congrats, RQ! Always love those model students - they typically end up being Mentors later down the road...(cough cough, Arvid...) See you on the scopes!

Congrats, KL! Onwards and upwards...

Application period has closed. Thank you to all applicants for your interest, and we will be in contact in the near future.

Welcome back! Looking forward to controlling with you.

Reminder: One week left to apply. All applications must be sent by 8 May 2017 at 11:59pm ET.

Sneaky...

Riley Shannon (SO) just passed his OTS on Portland Ground! He quickly transitioned back into controlling after some time away due to real-world time restrictions. Riley is a past BVA controller and a real-world ATP student, therefore, has a great amount of experience and knowledge that he can contribute to BVA. We're very excited to have him back and look forward to seeing him on the scopes and climbing back up the ranks. Again, great job! Onwards and upwards,

This position posting has been updated. There is no longer any age restriction for applications.

Congrats, RO! Welcome to the team. See you on the scopes!

Position Posting – Events Coordinator (Administrator) Purpose The Boston Virtual ARTCC (BVA) is currently seeking an Events Coordinator (EC), who will provide leadership and management to all ARTCC/community events, act as a liaison between virtual airlines and the ARTCC, and more. Key Accountabilities Report to BVA Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Air Traffic Manager Coordinates with divisional/neighboring ARTCCs for event support and planning purposes Acts as primary liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC Develops ideas for events which promote the ARTCC and community, potentially including but not limited to member gatherings, group flights, and fly-in/fly-out events Provides for coordination of position assignments and position restrictions when necessary Develops and distributes (via social media, website, etc.) marketing material (graphics, news posts, forum posts, event banners) to promote events, the ARTCC, and the community Maintain a high online presence Other duties as assigned by ATM/DATM/TA Functions as an Administrator and attends bi-monthly meetings Requirements S3 rating or higher Must be an active member on the network in good standing with a clean history Capable of working well in team-oriented environment Must have excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Skills Experience and certification within the ARTCC. Candidates currently active on the roster will be given first consideration Prior ATC Mentor/Instructor experience Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience Prior social media management experience Prior graphic design (banners, flyers, etc.) experience How to Apply Interested candidates should be aware that this is not an entry-level position and not for the inexperienced. The workload can be considerable at times and should not be taken lightly. Only those who understand the requirements and can make the appropriate commitment should consider applying. Candidates can expect an initial evaluation of their application after which they may be contacted for a comprehensive interview. Applicant must provide a letter of application, virtual resume, and a letter of recommendation from a current or previous ATM, DATM, or TA (LOR applies only to those who are applying from outside the ARTCC). The letter of application should summarize the applicant's reasons for wanting to join the Administration Team, compelling evidence to show how the position requirements are met, and how the function will thrive under the applicant's leadership. Additionally, it should include the applicant’s plans and vision for the facility as related to the events program and at least one (1) idea for a future Boston-related event. Please also include your name, CID, current ARTCC, current rating, and any prior experience. Applications should be submitted to Camden Bruno, Air Traffic Manager ([email protected]) and Clif Whitten, Deputy Air Traffic Manager ([email protected]). Application deadline is 8 May 2017. ARTCC leadership may choose to close the position opening early should an eminently qualified candidate apply and be selected.

MR, It has been a pleasure working with you on the Administration Team ever since I joined this wonderful organization. Although it's hard to see you step down, I'm also extremely excited that this will free up some time for you to join in on some staff-ups, group flights, late nights, etc. You serve as a great role model and I am proud to call you my friend. Remember, BVA will always be your second home and family. Thank you for everything you've contributed to this community! Clif, You are the perfect fit for this position and I'm excited to watch as you continue to rise up the ranks. Congrats! Best,