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Legal Information & Disclosures


1.1 Real World Affiliation and Copyrights

American Virtual (AAVA) is a VIRTUAL AIRLINE. The organization is not a real-world airline, nor are there any real-world offices in our "Headquarter” or “Hub” locations. The organization does not hire individuals for any sort of real-world employment. AAVA exists in whole to be a community of virtual aviation enthusiasts who enjoy flight simulation using the varied versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Prepar3d and X-Plane. All published virtual flight information (including charts, airport diagrams, flight schedules, etc.) is for the use of AAVA pilots in their simulation experience and are not to be substituted for use in real world aviation.

AAVA's sole purpose is to provide entertainment and education to its voluntary members. Any operation or documentation that is like any actual airline is purely coincidental and is no way intended to violate any copyrights, trademarks, or other protection laws. All American Airlines logos and trademarks displayed on the AAVA site remain the property of American Airlines.

AAVA is in no way associated with American Airlines Group Inc., its subsidiaries, or affiliates. The AAVA website is not for any commercial purpose. AAVA is a non-profit entity and does not generates any revenue. The AAVA publicly accessible website does not have the ability to accept or allow consumers to purchase actual airline tickets. Purchasers of American Airlines tickets should carefully research price, itinerary, etc. and the AAVA publicly accessible website does not have flight schedules or booking pages available which could confuse a customer to believe they were booking a flight with AAVA instead of American Airlines.

No part of the AAVA website design or layout may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any other means electronic or mechanical (this includes photocopying, recording, reproducing, or electronically storing). Any such act represents a copyright violation and theft of intellectual property solely owned by American Virtual. Our website clearly disclaims any affiliation with or endorsement by American Airlines and is not a commercial website. Additionally, we do not use the American Airlines trademark(s) to suggest ownership or sponsorship.

2.0 Corporate Leadership Structure

The AAVA corporate leadership structure is designed to make clear the responsibilities of each staff member. A fully developed administrative website management system allows us to have a smaller executive team fully committed to developing an excellent pilot experience.

The AAVA Human Resources department is currently predicting continued organizational growth, so new/modified staff positions will likely be created as we are continually re-evaluating the level and quality of service provided to our pilots.
Our corporate leadership team does not subscribe to the idea that the responsibilities of management simply revolve around administrative upkeep; we believe that our responsibility is to serve the needs of our pilots. Each staff member strives to provide excellent service through intelligent leadership and focus on operating within a sound virtual business model.

The current corporate leadership structure is comprised of three divisions:


• Administration
• Operations
• Human Resources

There are currently four management levels:

• President
• Executive Vice President
• Vice President
• Director.


2.1 Corporate Structure


Executive Management Team

• President / Chief Executive Officer(CEO)
• Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer(CTO)

Operations Management

• Executive Vice President, Chief of Operations(COO)
• Director of Hub Operations (DHO)
• Director of Training and Development (DTD)
• Director of Corporate Events/Events Coordinator(DEC)

Administration & Human Resources Support

• Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer(CHRO)
• Director of Public Relations (DPR)
• Director of Personnel (DHR)


2.1.1 Executive Management Division:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO): The President/Chief Executive Officer is directly responsible for the continuing development and administrative oversight of the organization. He/she leads the Executive Management Team that is charged with developing policies and procedures, and is responsible for strategic planning of goals, objectives, and operations within the entire enterprise. Through their influence and leadership, the CEO also is responsible for overseeing the implementation and ensuring long---term success of the decisions and programs developed by corporate leadership. The CEO establishes and maintains the corporate leadership structure (modifying it as organizational needs evolve) and delegates authority to all staff members. He/she communicates with members of the Executive Management Team to ensure that AAVA staff members are carrying out their responsibilities as outlined within this manual. In doing so, the CEO is responsible for providing the tools and resources necessary for staff to succeed in their duties. The CEO maintains the overall responsibility and authority to hire, suspend, demote, and terminate personnel (staff and pilots) and is authorized to hear and determine a course of action on all personnel complaints.

Staff who report to the CEO (in some cases, may be the same person):

• Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer(CTO)
• Executive Vice President, Chief of Operations(COO)
• Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer(CHRO)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO): The Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer is appointed by the CEO and is the most senior executive who works with information technology and computer systems to support organization goals. This executive also looks for innovative or emerging technologies that could potentially assist the organization to reach its objectives. Responsible for several business functions. First and most importantly, the CTO fulfills the role of a business leader. The CTO makes executive decisions regarding matters such as the purchase of additional modules from suppliers or the creation of new modules as needed to support the organization. The CTO is intimately aware of all functions of the airline crew center and has authority to make changes to the crew center as functionally needed. The CTO reports directly to the CEO and works very closely to ensure the technological needs of the pilots are being met across the organization.

2.1.2 Operations Division:

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO): The Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (COO) is appointed by the CEO and is responsible for managing of day-to-day operations (Events, Schedules, Route Development, Fleet, and Hub Operations) of the
organization. He/she is a member of the executive management team and assists with the development and achievement of all organizational goals. The COO's primary function is to ensure that the airline runs smoothly.

Specific Responsibilities include:
• Overseeing and directing hub/focus city activities and ensuring compliance with company directives and policies.
• Recommending the modification of existing or implementation of revised policies, procedures and programs based on operations/organizational status.
• Working with the Scheduling dept. to advise the CEO of necessary route/assigned aircraft changes based on current real-world American Airlines operations.
• Working with the Director of Corporate Events to organize and release new events.
• Determines the agenda for the AAVA Management Team and is responsible for scheduling meetings monthly.

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