VATCAN: CZQM/CZQX FIR Webmaster

VATSIM: The Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network; Gander, Moncton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Moncton/Gander FIR as a webmaster! You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the official website, ensuring a strong online presence within the network, and contributing to community engagement. This role emphasizes technical skills in programming, databases, and excellent communication. Ideal for hobbyists interested in aviation and web development.

Qualifications

• Experience with developing and maintaining websites is required.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and Object Oriented Programming is essential.
• Active engagement in the community and good communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Moncton/Gander FIR website.
• Participate in maintaining online presence across multiple platforms.
• Respond to emails and take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

HTML

CSS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with REST APIs

Experience working with Git

Tools

MySQL

MariaDB

MongoDB

Job description

Do you have experience with developing and maintaining websites? The Moncton/Gander FIR is looking to someone like you!We are currently seeking a webmaster.This job will involve developing and maintaining the Moncton/Gander FIR website.

• Developing and maintaining the FIRs official website
• Maintaining an online presence on the network, and in FIR Discord Channels, VATCAN TeamSpeak, and forum.
• Frequently checking and responding to emails as required
• Any other duties assigned by the FIR Chief, Deputy Chief, and/or Chief Instructor.
• Be an active member of the network, in good standing
• Experience with Object Orientated Programming (ex: C#, PHP, etc)
• Must be proficient with HTML and CSS
• Experience working with databases (such as MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to attend an interview

Useful Skills/Experience:

• Experience working with REST APIs
• Experience working with OAuth (OAuth2 preferably)
• Experience working with Git

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted to the FIR Chief. [e-mail] . Please include the following information in your application:

• Name, CID, and current FIR
• Any examples of previous work (GitHub, GitLab, etc)
• Brief summary of your programming experience

Applications will be reviewed by the FIR Chief, and the FIR Deputy Chief in consultation with VATCAN7. Any applications which pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview. Candidates will be notified once the position has been filled.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email. The position will remain open until a candidate is found (thread will be updated once the position has been filled).

Note:Don't be afraid to apply! We are not specifically seeking individuals with real-world credentials, and many members in VATCAN, and other divisions on VATSIM in technical roles (such as webmasters) are hobbyists and enjoy programming on the side.