Promotion Requirements
| Date | Code | Version | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-09 | CPS-001 | 1.10 | Facility Advisory Board (FAB) |
1. PURPOSE:
This Center Policy Statement (CPS) outlines the requirements for promotion in controller grades under the Center Training Program outlined in CPS_005.
2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This CPS shall be maintained, revised, updated or cancelled by the Facility Advisory Board and shall be effective unless there is a conflict with the VATUSA/VATSIM policies in which case they shall supercede these policies.
3. DISTRIBUTION:
This CPS is applicable to all controllers and to be adhered to by the Instructor Staff.
4. BACKGROUND:
Each VATUSA ARTCC is granted the authority to establish local procedures for promotion and certification within their organization. This policy statement shall explain ZOA requirements for promotions (below the Instructor grade).
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROMOTION
a. Sr. Student: The requirements for promotion to the grade of Sr. Student are:
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A recommendation for promotion by a Staff Instructor.
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A passing grade on the VATUSA web exam for Sr. Student.
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A passing grade on the SFO Tower (Class B) written exam as given by a ZOA Staff Instructor.
A passing grade on the SFO Tower (Class B) OTS Exam as given by a Staff Instructor (based on the Tower PTS).
b. Controller: The requirements for promotion to the grade of Controller are:
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Must currently be a Sr. Student grade.
A recommendation for promotion by a Staff Instructor.
A passing grade on the VATUSA web exam for Controller.
A passing grade on the Norcal Approach written exam as given by a ZOA Staff Instructor.
A passing grade on the Norcal Approach OTS Exam as given by a Staff Instructor (based on the Approach PTS).
c. Sr. Controller: The requirements for promotion to the grade of Sr. Controller are:
Must currently be a Controller grade.
A recommendation for promotion by a Staff Instructor other than the Training Administrator.
An additional recommendation for promotion by the Training Administrator.
A passing grade on the VATUSA web exam for Sr. Controller.
A passing grade on the ZOA Center Controller written exam as given by a ZOA Staff Instructor.
A passing grade on the Oakland Center OTS exam as given by a Staff Instructor (based on the Center PTS).