Transfer Policy
| Date | Code | Version | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-25 | CPS-009 | 1.00 | Facility Advisory Board (FAB) |
1. PURPOSE:
This Center Policy Statement (CPS) describes the policy regarding requests to transfer into ZOA ARTCC.
2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This CPS shall be maintained, revised, updated or cancelled by the ARTCC Air Traffic Manager 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 controllers seeking to transfer into ZOA ARTCC from another ARTCC or vACC/FIR.
4. BACKGROUND:>
VATUSA policy allows each ARTCC to maintain a local policy outlining criteria to approve transfers into an ARTCC. This policy must be approved by the VATUSA Regional Director. This document shall outline the transfer policy for ZOA ARTCC.
5. TRANSFER POLICY
The ARTCC Air Traffic Manager (ATM) and Deputy Air Traffic Manager (DATM) will retain the right to deny a transfer based on the controller's prior conduct and support of ARTCC and VATUSA/VATSIM policies as communicated by their current and prior ATMs and VATUSA Staff.
Controllers requesting transfer to ZOA ARTCC shall review and be prepared to comply with all Policy Statements (CPS) as published on the ZOA ARTCC web site prior submitting a request for transfer. Controllers should be prepared to invest time and effort in participating in the ZOA training program and should only request a transfer if prepared to put in this effort. Controllers are encouraged to communicate with ZOA staff and members to confirm their decision.
Controllers requesting transfer to ZOA ARTCC that have previously been a member of ZOA ARTCC must be in "good standing" with ZOA ARTCC. "Good standing" shall mean that they had complied with ZOA policies and procedures and had no significant disputes that were resolved in favor of the ARTCC during their time at ZOA ARTCC.
Transferred controllers will be subject to the Facility and Equipment Certification policy. No facility ratings for tower, approach or center positions earned at other ARTCCs will be honored upon transfer. However, certified ZOA visiting controllers who transfer-in shall retain all facility ratings earned at ZOA.
Transferred controllers holding an instructor rating shall surrender the instructor rating and return to the last held grade, unless a specific arrangement to transfer an instructor into the ZOA Instructor Staff is made with the Training Administrator, and approved by the ATM and the VATUSA Training Department.