Las Vegas TRACON (L30)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 McCarran International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Las Vegas TRACON Organizational Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Our Expectations of All Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Local Area Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Restaurants of Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Online Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Las Vegas TRACON and McCarran Airport Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Photos of the Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Las Vegas TRACON Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Building Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Building Layout (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Welcome Letter

Las Vegas TRACON, L30 699 Wright Brothers Lane Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

Dear New Employee,

Welcome! You will soon be a part of the Las Vegas TRACON. Your commitment toward achieving this success is commendable. A career as an Air Traffic Controller is challenging and rewarding. Your first priority as a member of this agency is to ensure safety of the flying public – this is an awesome responsibility.

You will be in an exciting training phase when you report to Las Vegas. Your training may consist of classroom, simulation and, ultimately, on-the-job training.

We'd like to tell you a little bit about your new facility. We normally have: 2 Operations Managers, 7 Front Line Managers, 65 ATCS some in various stages of training, and 4 TMC’s.

Your new facility is located at 699 Wright Brothers Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. Parking is provided at the facility. On your first day please report to the L30 Training Manager or John Craft, Contract Site Supervisor, Raytheon.

The Las Vegas team is extremely proud to provide the highest level of safety and quality customer service. Our goals are: Achieving Operational Excellence, Enhancing Financial Discipline, Increasing Capacity Where Needed, and Ensuring a Viable Future. You may find more information at the FAA websites: http://www.faa.gov or http://ato.faa.gov.

Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions prior to your arrival.

We look forward to your arrival.

Stephen Lloyd Brandi Kjose Las Vegas District Manager Las Vegas Staff Manager Phone: (702) 262-5910 Phone: (702) 262-5913 FAX: (702) 262-5812

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McCarran International Airport

McCarran International Airport is the principal commercial airport serving Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada. The airport is located five miles south of the central business district of Las Vegas. It covers an area of 2,800 acres and has four runways. McCarran is owned by Clark County and operated by the Clark County Department of Aviation (DOA). It serves as a hub for US Airways, and a focus city for AirTran Airways, Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines; McCarran is also the largest base for both Allegiant and Southwest. In 2006, McCarran ranked eleventh in the world and sixth in the United States for passenger traffic, with 46,194,882 passengers passing through the terminal. The airport ranked fifth in the world and United States for aircraft movements, with 605,046 takeoffs and landings.

History

American aviator George Crockett, a descendant of frontiersman Davy Crockett, established Alamo Airport in 1942 on the site currently occupied by McCarran International. In 1948, Clark Country purchased the airfield from Crockett to establish the Clark County Public Airport, and all commercial operations moved to the site of this airport. On December 20, 1948 the airport was renamed McCarran Field for U.S. Senator Pat McCarran, a longtime Nevada politician who authored the Civil Aeronautics Act and played a major role in developing aviation nationwide. An expansion plan called McCarran 2000 was adopted in 1978 and funded by a $300 million bond in 1982. The three-phase plan included a new central terminal; a nine-level parking facility; runway additions and expansions; additional gates; upgraded passenger assistance facilities; and a new tunnel and revamped roadways. Between 1986 and 1997, Terminal 2 was built where two separate terminals had been in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1998 the D Gates SE and SW wings opened adding 28 gates, and in 2005, the D Gates NE wing opened adding 10 gates.

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Las Vegas TRACON Organizational Chart

The following organizational chart depicts the structure of the Las Vegas TRACON Management Team.

Stephen Lloyd

(A)Las Vegas Hub Manager / ATM

Brandi Kjose

Staff Manager

Mark Hyde

Support Manager

John Dietz

Support Specialist

Jeff Yost

Front Line Manager

(a)Brenda Hefferon

Front Line Manager

Susan Taylor

Front Line Manager

Franke HaelleFront Line Manager

Earl West

Front Line Manager

Bill Wadley

Front Line Manager

JohnHoward

Operations Manager

Kelly Rudy

Operations Manager

Vacant

Operations Manager

Support Manager

Larry McMahon

Support Specialist

Joe Cotterman

Support Specialist

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Our Expectations of All Employees

Las Vegas TRACON 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

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Policies

Reporting for Duty

Employees are to report for their assigned shift on time. If a situation arises that will prevent you from reporting on time, call the TRACON Front Line Manager at 702-262-5925. (While in the classroom, call the WCG CSS at 702-262-5978).

Hours of Duty

Operational personnel are assigned to work 8 hour shifts unless assigned an administrative day. Employees working an 8 hour shift may not leave the facility during their shift, unless they have obtained management approval.

Parking

Parking is provided in the facility parking lot. Employees must display their parking tag at all times within the parking lot. Employees are required to update their vehicle information with the Security Staff.

Security

There are 2 security officers at the Tower/TRACON on duty 24 hours each day. The security officers make random patrols within the facility and around the property.

Building Access

Proximity cards are needed to gain access to all facility exterior doors as well as doors to the TRACON, tower cab, and other restricted areas.

FAA ID Cards

FAA photo ID cards must be worn and visible at all times when on LAS ATCT property. See the Support Manager, Jeff Osborne, for badge information.

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Guests and Visitors

Approval for guests must be obtained from management. After obtaining approval, the employee must advise the security officers of the upcoming visit, ensure the guests register at the security desk, and must escort their guests at all times.

Cell Phones

Cell phones must be in the off position while in the operational areas. Personal reading materials and electronic devices are not permitted in operational areas.

Mail

Personal mail and package deliveries are not permitted at the tower.

Smoking

There are two outside smoking areas on the property.

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Local Area Information

Las Vegas Profile

Las Vegas is an internationally renowned resort, shopping, entertainment, and gambling destination. As the center of gambling in the United States and the world, Las Vegas is commonly known as The Entertainment Capital of the World; famous for its massive and lavish casino resorts, and around the clock entertainment. The city’s image has often made it a popular setting for films and television programs. The constant stream of tourist dollars from the hotels and casinos draws job-seekers from around the country and is the cause of the land building boom happening today. The city is located in an arid basin surrounded by mountains varying in color from

pink to rust to gray. City elevation is around 2030 feet above sea level. The Spring Mountains lie to the west. As befits a desert, much of the landscape is rocky and dusty. Within the city, however, there are a great deal of lawns, trees, and other greenery. Typical to the Mojave Desert, Las Vegas experiences very hot summers, mild winters, abundant sunshine year-round, and very little rainfall. The surrounding environment is dominated by desert vegetation and some wildlife.

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Attractions Abound in Las Vegas

The major attractions in Las Vegas are the casinos. The most famous casinos line Las Vegas Boulevard South, also known as the Las Vegas Strip. There are many casinos in the city’s downtown area as well, which was the original focal point of the city’s gaming industry in its early days. Nearby parks include Red Rock National Park, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Floyd Lamb State Park, and Las Vegas Springs Preserve Recreational and educational facility. On the first Friday of each month, the “First Friday” celebration is held which exhibits the works of local artists and musicians in a section of the city’s Downtown region now called the “Arts District.”

Sporting and Special Events

Las Vegas is a world renowned hotspot for sporting events, concerts, comedy, shows, and energetic nightlife with too many events to name.

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Restaurants of Note

Battista’s Hole in the Wall Italian Restaurant – 4041 Audrie St., (702) 732-1424. www.battistaslasvegas.com For the finest Italian Food & Atmosphere in Las Vegas! Immerse in old time Las Vegas memorabilla and enjoy authentic Italian food with friendly personal service. Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas – 4510 Paradise Road, (702) 853-2337. www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com A reproduction of the original Hofbrauhaus Munich, serving fine German cuisine and classic Bavarian Brews. Benihana Japanese Steakhouse – 3000 Paradise Road (Inside the Las Vegas Hilton), (702) 732-5334. Sip authentic sake and listen to the gentle rains as they caress the soul. The realistic special-effects thunder and lightning storms, lush Japanese gardens, flowing ponds, exotic statuary and authentic Torri Arch soaring above are some of the reasons Las Vegas visitors and locals alike have voted Benihana tops in the city three years in a row. Metro Pizza – 1395 East Tropicana Ave., (702) 736-1955. www.metropizza.com The Cheesecake Factory – 160 South Green Valley Parkway, (702) 207-6372. www.cheesecakefactory.com Located on the southeast corner of Green Valley Parkway at 215, at the District at Green Valley Ranch.

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Online Resources

Local Area Resources

www.lasvegasnevada.gov www.vegas.com www.lasvegas.com www.lasvegas.org

Community Volunteering

www.volunteerlasvegas.com

Chamber of Commerce

www.lvchamber.com

Housing and Relocating Assistance

www.lasvegasnevada.gov www.lasvegaswebofhomes.com

Local News

www.lvrj.com www.lasvegassun.com

Clark County Schools

www.ccsd.net

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Local Sports Teams

Baseball (Minor League): Las Vegas 51’s www.lv51.com Basketball (College): UNLV Rebels Basketball www.unlvrebels.com Football (College): UNLV Rebels Football www.unlvrebels.com Hockey (Minor League): Las Vegas Wranglers www.lasvegaswranglers.com

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Las Vegas TRACON and McCarran Airport Area Map

LAS control tower and

TRACON are co-located. The tower is home to over 125 FAA controllers and staff

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Photos of the Airport

Below is a selection of photos of runways, facilities and a main airport terminal of McCarran Airport.

Las Vegas McCarran Airport Aerial Map

Las Vegas McCarran Airport Newly Renovated Terminal

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Las Vegas TRACON Directory

The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers within the Las Vegas TRACON facility:

>> Front Desk >> Facility Night & Weekend >> Manager’s Office >> Emergency Contact Number (TRACON) >> Training Department (RAYTHEON) >> Facility Fax

(702) 262-5910 (702) 262-5925 (702) 262-5915 (702) 262-5925 (702) 262-5978 (702) 739-5818

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Building Layout (West Side)

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Tech Ops

Tech Ops

Tech

Ops

Tech Ops

Tech Ops

Tech

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Tech

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T ech Ops

LAS

5932

W ayne Niim i 5922

L30Team Tim e/CB I

5973

LAS

Training 5987

LAS F LM 5942

IT

T eam T im e

Room

LAS Adm in 5988

Sandy

Peters (QA)

5927

T ech

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T RACON Break Room

5948

Locker Room

F ront Ent rance

Securi ty

L30 F LM

AT Coach Lab 5929

LAS NATCA

5967

L30 NATCA

5944

T ape Room 5931

CEDAR 5929

Radar Equipm ent

Radar Equipm ent

Supply

T RACON 5925

SupplyTELE

EQUIP

STARS

Lab 5985

W omen’s

Room

Men’s Room

PCS

E/G

El evatorStairs

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Building Layout (East Side)

Tr aining Room

John CraftCSS

(RAYTHE ON)5978

W endy Leder(Admin Officer)

5917

Raytheon(A dmin)

5918

Jim BurganLAS ATM

5975

Ki tc hen

Br andi K jose5913

Stephen Lloyd

(Air Traffic Manag er)

5915

Teresa Mar tin

( Adm in)5981

5916Support MGR

K el ly Rudy5307

John Howar d5982(OM )

TMU5974

B. Ruggiero /J. Die tz

Plans & Procedures

5945

JCotterman5921

B.Gegen4623

J .S chi ll ing5919Larry

McM ahon5920( SS)

S. A guirr eTechOps

DM5935

MainConfer ence

Room5976

L30 QA/Safety

M.Hyde4625

L.Ragan5983

Equipm ent Room

Men’s Room

Women’s Room

Stor age Room C

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Sec uri ty5990

Front Entr ance

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