(Westport, CT -- ATAvHQ) January 13, 2006ATA Virtual offices in Westport, CT announced today the openings of two key slots in the management department. "With plans being drawn up to create a comprehensive training department at ATAv, we've found the need for additional staff," commented Chairman & CEO Nick Bartolotta in a conferance with reporters earlier. He continued saying, "Expansion calls for new job openings, and I'm looking forward to adding to an already sterling staff team." ATAv began work on a training program for pilots just under a week ago, and has made significant headway during the early stages.ATAv is immediatly accepting applications for the position of Chief Pilot, and Deputy Chief Pilot. Please see the requirements and recommendations below if you are interested in submitting an application.Chief Pilot: The role of Chief Pilot in ATAv will be to lead the progress on the training program, and eventually be responsible for maintaining it after launch. Will have assistance from Deputy Chief Pilot, and the two will work together to answer any questions pilots may have regarding ATAv's fleet or flight operations.Requirements: 1) Must be thirteen (13) years of age. 2) Must have previous VA experiance. 3) Must have excellent knowlage of aircraft procedures & preformance. 4) Must have excellent knowlage of both IFR & VFR navigation. 5) Must understand general real-world & VATSIM flight operations. 6) Must be patient, professional, and have a good attitude!Tips & tricks: 1) Real-world flight and/or air traffic control experiance will put your application at the top. 2) Previous management experiance at a VA never hurts. 3) We don't mind reading long applications. In fact, the more the better - it shows us you have a lot to offer and say.Applications should be directed to [email protected]. Please submit your application no later then Wednesday, January 18th. Of the applicants, one will be selected as a Chief Pilot, and another as a Deputy Chief Pilot.ATA Virtual Airlines, run from Westport, CT, based in Indianapolis, IN, and Chicago, IL, now in its 11th month of operation, offers the maximum in realism for its pilots. ATAv follows the real world ATA schedules, and operates with full knowledge and permission from its real world counterpart. Through its ATA and Southwest Codesheare schedules, ATAv offers flights to over sixty destinations in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. For more information visit http://www.atavirtual.com###

And just to correct myself, the first requirement should read:1) Must be at least thirteen (13) years of age.