Welcome Letter 3. Jackson Tower Today 4. Organizational Chart 5. Our Expectations Of All Employees 6. Policies 7. Local Area Information 9

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1 JACKSON ATCT--JAN

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 3 Jackson Tower Today 4 Organizational Chart 5 Our Expectations Of All Employees 6 Policies 7 Local Area Information 9 Sporting and Social Events 10 Restaurants of Note 12 Online Resources 14 Photos of Airport 16 Jackson Tower Contact Information 18 2

3 Welcome Letter Dear New Employee, Welcome to Jackson Tower! Here you will have an opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals that help make it a great place to work and to 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. We want to make your tenure at Jackson ATCT as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. Please feel free to ask any questions and express your thoughts and ideas to the staff and 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, Richard Nesbitt, ATM Jackson Tower/TRACON 3

4 Jackson Tower Today Jackson Tower (9 th floor) and TRACON (7 th floor) are located on top of the terminal building. The Administrative offices are located on the 5 th floor of the terminal building. This makes it convenient for Tower employees to interact with employees from the Airport Authority and with the airlines and other services. There is a feeling of community among the people of the various offices. The Tower and TRACON are equipped with ASR-8 radar and all the state-of-the-art associated equipment. We have the Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS) and a radar training lab. The facilities and offices have been updated and modernized in recent years. The airport is equipped with parallel runways 8500 feet long that serve a mid-field terminal building. The Airport Authority has a modern cargo center that is served by the major cargo companies. The airport is also home to the 172nd Air National Guard Unit to which is assigned nine Heavy C-17 aircraft. 4

5 MEMPHIS DISTRICT Memphis District and Jackson Tower Organizational Chart (FEDERAL FACILITIES) MEMPHIS ATCT (MEM) MEMPHIS TRACON (M03) BIRMINGHAM ATCT (BHM) JACKSON ATCT (JAN) RICHARD NESBITT, ATM AIR TRAFFIC MANAGER PEGGY HOSEY SECRETARY JIM BURLEIGH, SSS QA & TRAINING FRONT LINE MANAGERS BOB MOCK, FLM JERRY SARKADY,FLM HUNTSVILLE ATCT (HSV) MOBILE ATCT (MOB) MERIDIAN RATCF (NMM) GULFPORT ATCT (GPT) MONTGOMERY ATCT (MGM) 5

6 Our Expectations of All Employees Jackson 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 6

7 Policies Reporting for Duty Facility employees place an emphasis on prompt arrival for duty to ensure fairness and consistency for all. The policy for delayed arrivals caused by unforeseen circumstances is based on fairness and professional expectations. Hours of Duty Hours of operation for both the Tower and TRACON are 6:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. Parking FAA employees are granted free parking near the terminal building in the East Employee parking lot. The Airport Authority issues parking hang tags to all employees. Security The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority issues security badges to FAA employees for access to the various areas of the terminal building and ramp. The FAA issues badges/access control keys to its security doors. Both FAA and Airport security badges shall be worn at all times. Guests and Visitors The policy for allowing guests to the operational areas varies with the security level that has been established by the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration. Cell Phones Cell phones must be in the off position while in the Tower Cab or TRACON. 7

8 Lockers and Mail Boxes You will be issued a locker located in the hallway outside the TRACON. Mail boxes are located in the sign on area in the radar room and are used for delivery of official FAA materials. Smoking Smoking is prohibited in the building except where designated. The designated smoking area is on the 8th floor under the tower cab. The smoking room door shall be closed at all times and the fan shall be on when the room is occupied. Inclement Weather Personnel shall make all reasonable efforts to report for their assigned shifts. If unable, contact the facility as soon as possible. 8

9 Local Area Information Jackson Profile The Jackson metropolitan area has a population of approximately 500,000 people that reside in the three-county area. Although Jackson-Evers international Airport is located in Hinds County, It is owned and operated by the city of Jackson, which is located in Hinds County. The area boasts a wide range of communities, from urban, suburban, lakes, country and rural living, all within easy commute to the Jackson-Evers International Airport. Jackson also has a growing Arts community, including; the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, New Stage Theater Group, Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet, and the International Ballet Competition every four years. The Jackson Area also hosts numerous entertainment festivals, some of these are; Dixie National Rodeo in February, Crossroads Film Festival in April, Canton Flea Market in May & Oct., and Jubilee Jam Music Festival in June. 9

10 Sporting and Special Events Professional sports in the Jackson area include Mississippi Braves Double A baseball at the Trustmark Park complex in Pearl that includes The Bass Pro Shop. The USGA Viking Golf Classic is held in early fall at Annandale Golf course in Madison. There is also PBR Bull Riding at the Dixie National Rodeo in February, and the Wal-Mart FLW bass fishing tournament is held on the Ross Barnett Reservoir each year. 10

11 The Jackson Metro area is home to Jackson State University, Mississippi College, Belhaven College and Millsap s College: These schools compete in all major collegiate sports. Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and University of Southern Mississippi are all major Universities within 3 1/2 hours of Jackson. Outdoor activities abound in Mississippi, from bicycling and walking trails to tennis and golf at one of the numerous sites around Jackson. The weather allows for almost year round enjoyment of our great recreational opportunities. 11

12 The State of Mississippi is blessed with some of the best hunting and fishing in the eastern United States. Whitetail Deer, migratory ducks and Mourning Dove hunting are major attractions to sportsmen all over the central U. S. There is also excellent salt water fishing opportunities approximately 3 hours south along the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Restaurants of Note McAlister's Deli 1065 River Oaks Dr Flowood, MS Ruby Tuesday Restaurant 2520 Lakeland Dr Flowood, MS Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 2390 Lakeland Dr Flowood, MS Aladdin Mediterranean Grill 163 Ridgeway Flowood, MS Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers the 275 Dogwood Blvd Flowood, MS Cerami's Italian Trattoria & Caffe 5417 Highway 25 Flowood, MS El Sombrero 249 Ridge Way Flowood, MS

13 Ichiban Buffet 359 Ridge Way Flowood, MS Outback Steakhouse 6030 I 55 N Jackson, MS Bravo Italian Restaurant & Bar 4500 N I 55 Jackson, MS Julep Restaurant and Bar 1305 E Northside Dr Jackson, MS Primos Cafe 2323 Lakeland Dr Jackson, MS Bonsai 1925 Lakeland Dr Jackson, MS Osaka Japanese Restaurant 4321 Lakeland Dr Jackson, MS Crawdad Hole # Lakeland Dr Jackson, MS El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant Grill & Cantina Inc 6036 I 55 N Jackson, MS Mug Shots 1855 Lakeland Dr. #H10 (in the Quarter) Jackson, MS Monte's Steak & Seafood 1855 Lakeland Dr Jackson, MS

14 Local Area Resources Housing and Relocating Assistance Local News

15 Jackson Area Schools HINDS COUNTY-- MADISON COUNTY-- RANKIN COUNTY-- Local Sports Teams BASEBALL: 15

16 Photos of the Airport 16

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18 Jackson Tower Contact Information TELEPHONE: FAX: Richard Nesbitt, ATM Peggy Hosey, Secretary Jim Burleigh, SSS Bob Mock, FLM Jerry Sarkady, FLM MAILING ADDRESS: FAA, Jackson ATCT P.O. Box Jackson MS PHYSICAL ADDRESS: FAA, Jackson ATCT 5 th Floor, Main Terminal Bldg. 100 International Drive Jackson MS

19 WELCOME TO JACKSON TOWER! 19