Van Nuys Tower (VNY)

Van Nuys Tower (VNY)

Van Nuys ATCT TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 3 Van Nuys Tower Today 4 Van Nuys Organization Chart 5 Our Expectations of All Employees 6 Policies 7 Area Theaters and Venues 10 Shopping 11 Van Nuys Tower and Airport Area Map 13 Photos of the Airport 14 Van Nuys Tower Directory 16 2

Welcome Letter Dear New Employee, Welcome to Van Nuys Tower! At this facility you will have an opportunity to work with a team of experienced personnel that help make us a great place to work and develop your skills. Your knowledge, abilities, and positive attitude will help make you a highly regarded addition to our team. 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 Van Nuys Tower team. Our goal is to create a professional workplace free of distractions and harassment. It is important that that everyone is involved in making our facility a great place to work. I look forward to working with you, and would like to welcome you again to our team! Sincerely, Robin Dybvik Van Nuys Tower Manager 3

Van Nuys Tower Today The Van Nuys Airport Traffic Control Tower is located on the west side and about mid-field on the Van Nuys Airport. The airport is a public use airport located in Van Nuys, California in the San Fernando section of the city limits of Los Angeles, California. No major commercial airlines fly into this airport. Van Nuys Airport is used by private, chartered, and corporate aircraft and is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, commonly referred to as LAWA. Van Nuys Airport is currently the world's busiest general aviation airport and the 18th busiest airport (in terms of takeoffs and landings) in the world. Covering 725 acres, the airport has just two parallel runways, runway 16R/34L, 8,001 feet long and runway 16L/34R, 4011 feet long. Van Nuys Airport handled 398,022 aircraft movements in 2008, averaging over 1,090 operations each day. Thus far in 2009, Van Nuys Tower has had 220,733 operations (as of the end of July, 2009), averaging 1,041 operations each day. By comparison, Los Angeles International Airport, (with 4 runways and exceptional amounts of commercial traffic) has roughly 1700 operations a day. A portion of the busy activity record at Van Nuys Airport is due the fact that most news helicopters from the Los Angeles area are based at Van Nuys Airport. Hollywood celebrities, politicians, and corporate executives are known to use this airport because it offers them convenience and anonymity. Reflecting this level of use, over 790 aircraft are now based at Van Nuys Airport, 242 of which are multi-engine jet aircraft. Perhaps due to its proximity to the nearby Hollywood studios, the Van Nuys Airport is commonly used as a filming location by a variety of studios. For example, Humphrey Bogart s famous goodbye scene with Ingrid Bergman in the movie Casablanca was filmed at Van Nuys. In 2005, a film documenting the history of the Van Nuys Airport was released under the title One Six Right, named after the more popular runway at the airport. A sequel to that movie, One Six Left, has also been produced and released. The airport is also home to the Van Nuys FlyAway Bus service, which provides non-stop bus service from the airport to Los Angeles International Airport. This allows travelers to park their cars at Van Nuys and not have to deal with driving to LAX or parking fees at LAX. 4

Van Nuys Tower Organization Chart The following organization chart depicts the structure of the Management Team. Air Traffic Manager Robin Dybvik Front Line Managers Timothy Hatfield Kevin Pruitt Management & Program Assistant Patrick Turner Support Specialist Emiline Brown Certified Professional Controllers 5

Our Expectations of All Employees The Van Nuys 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 and 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

Policies Reporting for Duty Employees are expected to report for work at their assigned shift time. If you are a new employee to the facility, you should report for duty on your first day of work at 7:00 a.m. If a situation arises that will prevent you from reporting on time, call the Front Line Manager at (818) 787-2407. Hours of Duty If you are new to the facility, you can expect to be assigned an eight and one-half hour administrative shift (normally from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) for your first few weeks at the facility. Operational personnel are normally assigned to work an 8 hour shift. Employees working an 8 hour shift may not leave the facility during their shift unless they have obtained management approval. Employees working an administrative shift are assigned an 8 ½ hour shift and may leave the facility for their 30 minute unpaid lunch break after obtaining management approval. Parking Parking for employees is located on the west side of the facility within the fenced property. Security and Building Access On your first day of work, please bring photo identification with you (driver s license). You will have to use the call box at the security gate to gain entry to the facility property. An employee gate and facility key card will be issued to you to allow you to gain access to the property and facility. A temporary employee ID will be issued to you until you receive your permanent FAA ID card. If you are a current FAA employee and retained your ID card from your previous assignment, it will suffice for entrance to the facility. 7

FAA ID Cards FAA photo ID cards must be worn above the waist and visible at all times when on the Van Nuys Airport Traffic Control Tower property. Guests and Visitors Employees may have family members visit the facility after obtaining approval from management. After obtaining approval, ensure that all guests are signed in on the visitor s log and issued a visitor s badge. Employees must escort their guests at all times. Cell Phones Cell phones must be in the off position while in the operational area. Personal reading material and electronic devices are not permitted in the operational area. Mail Boxes and Lockers Mail boxes are located on the first floor in the Crew Room adjacent to the front entrance foyer. Personal lockers are available in the Crew Room and on the fifth floor in the Break Room. Headset storage spaces are available in the sub-cab area. PreDuty Items Upon reporting for duty, employees are to sign via ART and review CEDAR briefings. Medical Services for Employees There are no on-site medical facilities at Van Nuys Tower. First aid kits are located in the tower cab and in the administrative offices. In an emergency, medical services can be summoned by calling 911. Annual physicals are performed off-site. Employees are scheduled for physicals during their birth month. Mail Personal mail and package deliveries are not permitted at the tower. 8

Smoking Smoking is not allowed inside the Van Nuys Tower. This inclused e-cigarettes. Break Room The Break Room is located on the fifth floor. There is a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, and a soft drink vending machine located in the kitchen area adjacent to the 5 th floor break room. An additional refrigerator can be found in the Crew Room, which is adjacent to the front entrance foyer. A mini-fridge is also located in the tower cab area. 9

Area Theatres and Venues Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood (323) 461-2020 - (14 miles SE) Gibson Amphitheatre & CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City (818) 622-4440 - (11 miles SE) Greek Theatre 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles (323) 665-1927 - (17 miles SE) Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Hollywood (323) 850-2000 - (13 miles SE) John Anson Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles (323) 461-3673 - (13 miles SE) Kodak Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood (323) 308-6300 - (14 miles SE) Pacific El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood (323) 467-7674 - (14 miles SE) Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood (323) 468-1770 - (14 miles SE) 10

Music/Performing Arts Center of L.A. County Walt Disney Concert Hall Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Mark Taper Forum Los Angeles Opera 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles (213) 972-7211 - (20 miles SE) Shopping Indoor Malls Fashion Square Mall 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks (818) 566-8556 - (5 miles W) 130 Stores including Macy's and Bloomingdale's. Northridge Fashion Center 9301 Tampa Avenue, Northridge (818) 701-7051 - (6 miles NW) 170 Stores including Macy's, Sears and JC Penney Westfield Topanga 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park (818) 594-8740 - (7 miles W) Over 270 stores, including Apple Store, Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Sears, H & M. Westfield Promenade 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills (818) 594-8740 - (7 miles W) Over 50 stores, including Macy's and restaurants, PF Chang s, and Maggiano's 11

Open Air Shopping Sherman Oaks Galleria 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks (818) 382-4100 - (4 miles S) State-of-the-art open-air center of retail and entertainment complex, including Arclight Cinema and many restaurants. Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City (818) 622-44555 - (11 miles SE) Rodeo Drive Rodeo & Wilshire, Beverly Hills (15.0 miles SE) Farmers Market 6333 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles (323) 549-2140 - (17 miles SE) The Grove 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles (323) 900-8080 - (17 miles SE) LA Garment/Fashion District and LA Flower Mart The hub of the apparel industry, with over 1000 stores in a 90 block district. (21 miles S) 12

Van Nuys Tower and Airport Area Map The map below gives you driving instructions to the Van Nuys Airport Traffic Control Tower. The location of Van Nuys Tower is pointed out by a callout box. The Van Nuys Control Tower is located just west of the 405 Freeway on the Van Nuys Airport and is accessible from major highways. If you are driving south on the 405 freeway, exit at Sherman Way West and go west for 1.1 miles. After going through the tunnel, immediately turn right at Hayvenhurst, go north for approximately ¼ mile, then turn right at Saticoy, and then right again at Hayvenhurst Place. The tower is on your left as you drive south on Hayvenhurst Place. If you are driving north on the 405 Freeway, exit at Sherman Way West and go west for 1.1 miles. After going through the tunnel, immediately turn right at Hayvenhurst, go north for approximately ¼ mile, then turn right at Saticoy, and then right again at Hayvenhurst Place. The tower is on your left as you drive south on Hayvenhurst Place. 13

Photos of the Airport The runway environment at Van Nuys Airport Inside a corporate aviation hangar at Van Nuys Airport 14

The Condor Squadron at Van Nuys Airport A view over the airport looking northwest 15

Van Nuys Tower Directory The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers within the Van Nuys Tower facility: Administrative Office Facility Fax Facility Night & Weekend Manager s Office Manager s cell phone Front Line Managers (818) 904-6166 (818) 904-0882 (818) 787-2407 (818) 904-6166 (805) 443-7710 (818) 904-6166 16

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