Roster Removal Policy

NEW vZBW CONTROLLERS

All new controllers, including transfers, may be removed from the roster if any of the following conditions are met:

1. Have not requested the SOP (vZBW Policies) exam within 30 days of joining vZBW, OR
2. Have not completed the SOP (vZBW Policies) exam within 60 days of joining vZBW, OR
3. Have not completed the next exam required of them within 30 days of the successful completion of the prior exam, OR
4. Have not connected to VATSIM as an observer or have not contacted the ATM and/or DATM within 30 days of joining vZBW with notice of the intended absence.

EXISTING vZBW CONTROLLERS

All existing vZBW permanent party (not visiting) controllers will be considered for removal if they have NOT controlled a contiguous block of 60 mins in a ZBW position within the last 90 days without notice to the ATM and/or DATM of their intended absence.

Controllers removed from the roster shall have their vZBW records kept for 6 months after removal. Should the controller wish to re-join vZBW within 6 months of being removed, his/her records will normally be restored and he/she will normally retain their current certifications, at the discretion of the senior staff (ATM, DATM and/or TA). If the request to re-join is made after 6 months of being removed, then the controller may have to start anew and the New Controller section may apply.

VISITING CONTROLLERS

All visiting controllers will be removed from the authorized visitor list if the any of the following conditions are met:

1. Have not controlled a contiguous block of 60 mins in a ZBW position within the last 120 days, OR
2. Have not requested ANY of the exams required of them within 30 days of being approved for visitor status, OR
3. Have not completed ANY of the exams required of them within 60 days of being approved for visitor status, OR
4. Have not completed the next exam required of them within 30 days of the successful completion of the prior exam, OR
5. Violate the conditions of any restriction imposed by the vZBW Visiting Controller Policy

TERMINATION FOR CAUSE

Any controller who does any of the following, shall be issued one written notice. Any subsequent offense will result in the instant removal from the roster.

1. Refusal to adhere to vZBW position restriction policy.
2. Insubordination to a vZBW staff member or VATUSA staff.
3. Disrespectful/Offensive behavior towards another vZBW member.
4. Disrespectful/Offensive behavior towards another VATSIM member.
5. Falsification of records and/or training material, including cheating on exams.

TIMELINES

Extensions to any deadlines may be made via e-mail to the ATM or DATM and MAY be made on a case by case basis under unusual circumstances. This policy does not wish to preclude anyone from participating, but in order to maintain high levels of service, remaining current with the information and material is vital.