Fairbanks ATCT Facility Orientation Guide

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1 Fairbanks ATCT Facility Orientation Guide 1

2 Welcome to the Fairbanks Air Traffic Control Tower. We hope this document provides some valuable information to you. Please feel free to utilize any of the phone numbers listed in the Fairbanks Tower Directory if you have any questions or needs relating to your future employment at the FAI ATCT. TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 3 Fairbanks ATCT Today 4 Fairbanks Tower Leadership Team 6 Our Expectations of All Employees 7 Policies 8 First Things First: How Cold and Dark is Cold and Dark? 9 What Else Is There To Do In Fairbanks? 10 Online Resources 11 Local Fine Dining Restaurants 12 Fairbanks ATCT and Airport Area Map 14 Fairbanks Tower Directory 16 2

3 Welcome Letter Dear New Employee, Welcome to Fairbanks Tower & Tracon! Here you will have an opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals that help make our facility a great place to work and develop your skills. Your knowledge, abilities and positive attitude make you a highly regarded addition to our team, and I am certain that you will make a positive impact on our future. All of us want to make your tenure at this facility as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. Please feel free to ask any questions and express your thoughts and ideas to the staff and senior leadership. Our aim is to create an informal atmosphere and involve everyone in the process of making our facility an exceptional place to work. I look forward to working with you, and would like to welcome you again to our team! Sincerely, Hal Hewett Air Traffic Manager FAI ATCT 3

4 Fairbanks ATCT Today Fairbanks is a very unique duty station and has a mix of traffic somewhat unique to the sub-arctic environment in which we live and work. Fairbanks International Airport is the central transportation hub of Alaska; a number of native villages that are not on the road system rely upon flights from Fairbanks for groceries, heating fuel, building supplies, and all other commercial products. We also serve as a stop for refueling and diversions. Our traffic consists of a wide variety of general aviation aircraft, including ski and float-equipped aircraft, commercial traffic serving many locations around Alaska, corporate and cargo aircraft en route from Europe and Asia, as well as military traffic from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base, also located nearby. The wide scope of operations encountered here on a daily basis makes Fairbanks a challenging and rewarding place to work. 4

5 Fairbanks Tower & Tracon Organizational Chart The following organizational chart depicts the structure of the Fairbanks Tower & Tracon Management Team. Kent Wheeler ANC District Manager Scotty Auton Merril Tower Manager Hal Hewett Fairbanks Tower/Tracon Manager Steve Turner Juneau Tower Manager Jessica Harper Administrative Assistant Laurie Smith Administrative Assistant Rickey Starr Jr. Front Line Manager Don Schrader Front Line Manager Steve Proctor Staff Support Specialist Controllers Controllers 5

6 Fairbanks Tower Leadership Team Hal Hewett, Air Traffic Manager- Don Schrader, Front Line Manager- Rickey Starr Jr; Front Line Manager- Steve Proctor, Staff Support Specialist- 6

7 Our Expectations of All Employees Fairbanks Tower leadership team expects all employees to: Come to work, be on time Be prepared mentally and physically Understand leave policy and manage your leave appropriately Be cooperative and professional Treat people with respect and dignity Take initiative Be accountable Lead by example be a good role model Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination Actively participate in training Know your airspace and systems, know your equipment Use prescribed phraseology/correct facility and equipment names Follow rules and procedures Be open to feedback provide honest information Be an effective team member 7

8 Policies Hours of Duty Upon receipt of your firm offer letter, contact the Air Traffic Manager to coordinate your reporting date. The watch schedule is posted 28 days in advance. In the event that you are going to be late for your shift, or unable to report for your shift, it is your responsibility to call the supervisor (or shift CIC) as soon as possible to inform him or her of your whereabouts. Parking Employee parking is available at the base of the tower cab. All parking spaces are equipped with an outlet so that you may plug your car in during cold weather. FAA ID Cards Upon your arrival to the facility, if you do not have a valid FAA ID card, one will be issued to you. At that time, you will also be issued a proximity card which will allow you appropriate access to and within the facility. Guests and Visitors All guests or visitors must be pre-approved by management. Cell Phones and Personal Calls Cell phones are permitted in the operations area, but they must be turned off. Except for emergencies, personnel shall not take or make personal calls while on position. The telephone in the break room is for personal calls. 8

9 First Things First: How Cold and Dark is Cold and Dark? Fairbanks has a sub-arctic climate. Winter and summer are the prevailing seasons. Autumn seems to last longer than spring, because of the brilliantly colored leaves, warm afternoons, and chilly evenings. Spring is over once the snow is gone and the trees have leafed out, which seems to take about a week. Our winters are long, lasting from late October to late April. Typical winter temperatures range from 10F to -20F, but -40F is certainly not unheard of. At winter solstice, the sun is up for 3 hours and 42 minutes with 5 hours and 33 minutes of usable daylight. Interior Alaska has a very dry climate, with little wind and plenty of clear, sunny days. Our snow is light and powdery, which makes for excellent skiing conditions. Cross-country skiing, skijouring, and dog-mushing are all popular sports, and there are a few good places nearby for downhill skiing and snowboarding. With the right gear, people get outside for recreation on all but the very coldest days. Various organizations and clubs maintain several trail systems that are well suited to a variety of winter sports, from skiing to snow-machining. April is Breakup. During the day, the snow melts into a persistent muck that can easily be ankle deep in some places, and then at night it refreezes into a skating rink. The streets, sidewalks, and parking lots will still be slick. Additionally, there is always a possibility of a last-minute snowfall that time of year. However, it doesn t last too long and our short, but glorious summer begins. After the winter, most Fairbanksans are ready to get outside. The summers are usually warm and dry with afternoon temperatures reaching into the 80s and sometimes 9

10 into the 90s, and cooling off at night. At summer solstice, the sun is up for 21 hours and 49 minutes, with 24 hours of usable daylight. The same trail systems that are used in the winter are popular in the summer for hiking and biking, and several lakes and rivers nearby make camping, fishing, and boating popular activities. Additionally, due to the intensity of the growing season, many people are able to grow amazing gardens. If you don t garden, you can still enjoy the wildflowers and trees growing rampant even along city roads and you can also take advantage of several farmers markets that are open during the summer. By mid-to-late August, autumn begins to set in. September is many people s favorite time of year here: it s less likely to rain, the days are still long, and the leaves are beautiful. Days can still reach the high 60s mid 70s, but the nights gradually begin to drop toward freezing temperatures. I f you haven t done so already, now is the time to winterize your car, because winter will be here again before you know it. It is also hunting season in Alaska, which means a very busy time of year for Fairbanks ATCT due to the number of people who hunt in locations that are not accessible via road. What Else Is There To Do In Fairbanks? For the size of our community, we offer a high number of options for recreation and entertainment beyond the variety of outdoor activities available to us. Between the University of Alaska Fairbanks, community organizations and a variety of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, it is entirely possible to see some kind of live entertainment every day, year-round. The quality of the performances in some cases is truly outstanding. Additionally, there are a handful of live music festivals sprawled across Interior Alaska, from early summer through late fall. UAF Nanook basketball and hockey games are popular sporting events. It s fun to catch a semi-pro Fairbanks Goldpanners baseball game on one of our warm summer evenings and going to their Midnight Sun game is an annual summer solstice tradition for many people. There are also a variety of casual sports leagues, from curling to softball that are always looking for players. Fairbanks has one movie theater that plays first-run movies, but there are two other theaters in town that show second-run and older movies. We also have a variety of restaurants, from fast-food franchises to mid-priced restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines to fine dining establishments. Although our selection may not be as impressive as that of a larger town, most people Shopping is adequate but limited. Although the Fairbanks North Star Borough has no sales tax at this time, almost anything you purchase tends to be expensive. It may be wise for you to do some research and purchase the winter clothing you will need before you come up. Many people opt to do much of their shopping online or when they go Outside. Perhaps due in part to 10

11 the limited options we have for shopping, Fairbanks is a much more casual town than many places in the Lower 48. Although the dress code at work is the same as it would be in any other facility, in most other places around Fairbanks, dressing up means showing up in clean jeans. Online Resources Chamber of Commerce This website is a great jumping-off point for learning about Fairbanks and Interior Alaska. It provides a wealth of links to articles and photographs of various attractions, amenities, and services. Housing and Relocating Assistance The Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors P: (907) / F: (907) Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Alaska Craigslist (Be sure to narrow your search for Fairbanks.) Local News Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Education Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 520 5th Avenue, Fairbanks AK

12 P: (907) / F: (907) University of Alaska Fairbanks / Tanana Valley Campus The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) was created in 1917 by a special act of the Alaska Territorial Legislature. With this, plus a land grant from the U.S. Congress, the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines opened in 1922 with six faculty members and six students. Today, UAF is a Land, Sea and Space Grant University. TVC offers a variety of technical and certification programs, as well as community educational opportunities. Medical Facilities Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a JCAHO accredited facility with 152 licensed beds. An Imaging Center and Cardiology Clinic have been added as well as a recently expanded Emergency Department to meet the needs of our community. FMH is co-located with the Denali Center, an extended care facility. We have many medical clinics providing the highest possible standard of comprehensive medical, holistic, and surgical care. Social and mental health care are also provided by many non-profit organizations throughout the Fairbanks North Star Borough. DC_Home.htm Local Fine Dining Restaurants For Fairbanks & surrounding areas: 1. The Chena Pump House 2. Lavelles Wine & Bistro 3. The Turtle Club 4. The Silver Gulch Brewery 5. Zach s Restaurant at Sophie 6. Gambardella s Pasta Bella 7. The Vallata (no website available) 8. Bobbys (no website available) 12

13 For North Pole: 1. Pagoda 2. Benny s Grill (no website available) 13

14 Fairbanks ATCT and Airport Area Map The map below locates Fairbanks Airport within its immediate surroundings. The location of Fairbanks Tower is pointed out by a callout box. Fairbanks Tower & Tracon 3800 University Ave S Fairbanks AK

15 Photos of the Airport Here is a selection of photos of runways, airplanes and a main airport terminal of Fairbanks Airport. 15

16 Fairbanks Tower Directory The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers within the Fairbanks Tower facility: Facility Main Number Facility Night & Weekend (TRACON) Facility Fax

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