NEWARK TOWER TAKING YOU FROM THERE TO HERE!!!
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 3 Newark Airport 4 Newark Tower 5 Newark Organizational Chart 6 Tower Directory 7 Employee Expectations 8 Local Area Information 9 2
WELCOME LETTER Dear New Employee, Welcome to Newark Tower! Here you will have an opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals that help make us a great place to work and develop your skills. Your knowledge, abilities and positive attitude have made 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! Cordially, Russell L. Halleran Russell L. Halleran Air Traffic Manager 3
NEWARK AIRPORT Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has long been on the forefront of aviation history. Opening in 1928, it is the nation s oldest airfield and home to the nation s first commercial airline terminal and first operating control tower. The airport was built on 68 acres of marshland by the City of Newark and quickly became the world's busiest commercial airport. In 1935, Amelia Earhart led the dedication of this landmark terminal building. (Only London s Croydon Aerodrome predates the Newark terminal.) Located partly in Newark and partly in Elizabeth, Newark is located only eight (8) miles from Manhattan, serving a critical role for the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area. During World War II, it was operated by the Army Air Corps. After the Port Authority took over the airport in 1948, the agency immediately began making major improvements. It added an instrument runway, a terminal building, a control tower and an air cargo center. It built the Central Terminal Area, Port Authority Administration Building, the Central Heating and Refrigeration Plant, and taxiways and roadways. All of which opened in the early 1970s. In 1989, a twobuilding maintenance complex opened as well. In the 1990s, even more improvements were added. In 1996, the International Arrivals Facility opened in Terminal B and the Monorail (now AirTrain Newark) was launched. In May 2003, a 325-foot control tower was commissioned, the fourth in the airport s history. http://www.panynj.gov/airports/newark-liberty.html 4
NEWARK TOWER Today s air traffic controllers work in a state-of the-art control tower that was completed in May 2003. The tower is nearly twice as tall as its predecessor at 303 feet tall. We handle over 1,300 operations a day in one of the busiest and most congested airspace in the country. Newark Liberty International Airport is currently the nation s 14 th busiest airport which contributed to Newark Tower s facility upgrade to an ATC-11 in June 2012. Until November of 2011, Newark was home to its main carrier: Continental Airlines. The New York Class Bravo Airspace, being one of the most heavily congested in the nation, is being redesigned. The current airspace is 20 nautical miles wide and extends up to 7000 feet. Over 1.8 million flights operate annually within this confined airspace. The airspace redesign team is tasked with maintaining the current level of safety while improving safety and efficiency. 5
NEWARK TOWER ORGANIZATION CHART The following organizational chart depicts the structure of the Newark Tower. AIR TRAFFIC MANAGER SECRETARY OPERATIONS MANAGER SUPPORT MANAGER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS FRONT LINE MANAGER FRONT LINE MANAGER FRONT LINE MANAGER FRONT LINE MANAGER FRONT LINE MANAGER TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR Certified Certified Certified Certified Certified Traffic Professional Professional Professional Professional Professional Air Traffic Assistant Management Controllers Controllers Controllers Controllers Controllers Coordinators 6
TOWER DIRECTORY Main (973) 565-5000 Air Traffic Manager (973) 565-5002 Operations Manager (973) 565-5004 Support Manager (973) 565-5007 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (973) 565-5012 Training (973) 565-5014 NATCA (973) 565-5015 Fax (973) 824-4603 7
EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS All Newark Tower employees are expected to: Be punctual Be mentally and physically prepared Understand and manage leave appropriately Be cooperative and professional Treat people with respect and dignity Be accountable Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination Actively participate in training Know airspace, systems, and equipment Use prescribed phraseology/correct facility and equipment names Follow rules and procedures Be a participating and effective team member OUR MOTTO SEPARATE THEN COORDINATE!!! 8
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Located only eight (8) miles west of New York City, Newark offers visitors worldclass attractions and affordable accommodations. Catch a star-studded performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, or admire one of the largest collections of Tibetan Art outside of South East Asia at the Newark Museum. Cheer on the New Jersey Devils as they take the ice and battle for glory at the Prudential Center, or experience the thrill of live music as world-renowned performers such as Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen take the stage at The Rock. Newark is one of America s oldest destinations, rich in history and culture, a treasure trove of architectural gems in a bustling cosmopolitan center. Newark celebrates diversity, and as a result you ll find an amazing offering of international fare. From paella to pastrami, chorizo to collard greens, Newark is home to countless restaurants and global cuisine. Whether Portuguese, Spanish, Latin American, Soul, Caribbean, Irish, Italian, or traditional American fare, you are guaranteed to find dishes that delight. You're invited to explore Newark and discover what many have known for years: Newark is an authentic, diverse, and delectable dining destination for all. Your palate will thank you. http://www.gonewark.com/index.html 9
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