Boise Air Traffic Control Tower

Boise Air Traffic Control Tower

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 3 Boise Tower Today and Tomorrow 4 Organizational Chart 5 Boise Tower Leadership Team 6 Our Expectations of All Employees 7 Policies 8 Local Area Information 10 Sporting and Special Events 11 Online Resources 13 Driving to Boise Tower Map & Airport Photos 15 Boise Tower Directory 16 2

Welcome Letter Dear New Employee, Welcome to Boise Tower! As a mid-level facility, new employees arrive with a variety of skill levels, experience, and education. The training and experience you receive here will prove invaluable should you decide to further your career with the FAA. Our outstanding team of professionals has set the bar high with numerous awards for outstanding performance; National Facility of the Year-2007, Western Terminal Service Area Facility of the Year-2006, and Northwest Mountain Region Facility of the Year- 2003. Here you will also have an opportunity to contribute your knowledge, abilities and positive attitude making you a highly regarded addition to our team, and I am certain that you will make a positive impact on our future. As I see it, the goal to strive for is a win-win situation for both the employee and the facility. 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 management. Our aim is to create an informal atmosphere and involve everyone in the process of making our facility an exceptional place to work. A sign I read many years ago at a government facility read, Service, Our Only Product. I took that message to heart and have followed it ever since. It has become one of my core values and one that I ask my employees to also embrace. I look forward to working with you, and would like to welcome you again to our team! Sincerely, Gordon Stewart Boise Tower/TRACON Manager 3

Boise Tower Today and Tomorrow Although the present tower has served us well for nearly 37 years, as the airport has grown, so must the tower. With the recent addition of a third runway and remodel of the terminal, visibility issues became such that a taller tower was needed. The current facility stands approximately 90 high, while the new tower will reach nearly 290. The new tower has a roomy 550 square foot cab and 11,800 square feet of base building. The new Boise Tower is scheduled for completion in mid 2013. Boise is a level 7 facility with both a tower and TRACON, operational 24/7. Referred to as an up/down facility, all our controllers work up in the cab, and also down in the TRACON. Presently our operational staff consists of 30 controllers, nearly 1/3 of who are in various stages of training, and 4 OSs, who also work traffic. The airport is serviced by a number of major carriers, as well as a mix of general aviation, flight schools, and military (the Idaho National Guard is based on the south side of the field). NIFC, the National Interagency Fire Center is also located on the field and calls on us periodically to set-up and Artist rendition of the new tower. staff temporary fire towers in support of fire-fighting efforts. Boise Airport s runway configuration consists of two parallel runways (10,000 & 9,763 in length) plus a shorter third runway, known as the assault strip, located just south of the parallels, built by the military, with limited use as it currently has no taxiways connecting it to the rest of the airport. The field elevation is 2871. 4

Salt Lake City District and Boise Tower Organizational Chart Salt Lake District Manager Jill Story Federal Contract Towers FAA Towers BZN Bozeman JAC Jackson Hole TWF Twin Falls Tower/Non- Radar Apch Level 5 GTF Great Falls Tower/ TRACON Level 5 HLN Helena Tower/Non- Radar Apch Level 5 BIL Billings Tower/ TRACON Level 6 BOI Boise Tower/ TRACON Level 7 Air Traffic Manager SLC Salt Lake City Tower Level 10 S56 Salt Lake City TRACON Level 10 Gordon Stewart IDA Idaho Falls PIH Pocatello Raytheon Contract Employees Quality Assurance Casey Allen (1 yr. detail) Front Line Managers Administrative Officer Kari Gray SUN Hailey Classroom Training Classroom Training Jeff Ake Terry Scheuffele Shannon Swing Jeremy Yahn Lee Hearst Dania Fairchild OGD Ogden PVU Provo 5

Boise Tower Leadership Team Gordon Stewart heads up the team here at Boise ATCT which presently includes four OSs. They are Jeff Ake, Terry Scheuffele, Shannon Swing, and Jeremy Yahn. Also lending support are Kari Gray (AO) and Casey Allen (SS detail). Two part-time Raytheon contract employees provide classroom training, Lee Hearst and Dania Fairchild. Gordon Stewart, Air Traffic Manager, Boise Tower I decided at the age of 19 that a career in air traffic control would mesh well with my love of aviation while also providing a stable and secure platform for future family. In the early 1970 s about the only realistic option for entry into the FAA air traffic world was with military air traffic experience. That being the case, I enlisted in the Army with a guarantee of air traffic training. The Army made good on the promise though they failed to mention a complimentary trip to the Republic of Vietnam was also included! After 4 years of Army air traffic experience, additional college, and a private pilot s license in hand, I was honorably discharged in 1975 and promptly applied for the OPM air traffic exam. Approximately 1 year later, in November of 1976, I began my FAA career. Since then I have successfully worked in all air traffic options and in numerous terminal facilities in Montana and Utah before settling in at Boise. My 24 years here began as a controller, then 12 years as a Supervisor, and 10 years as ATM the first 2 of which were also as the then Boise Hub Manager. I completed 35 years with FAA in November of 2011, and am looking forward to retirement in the not too distant future. I appreciate a positive attitude and strong work ethic both values instilled on the farm where I was raised. When not working I enjoy travel, the outdoors, motorcycles and, of course, airplanes. 6

Our Expectations of All Employees Boise 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 Strive to continue learning throughout your career Be open to new ideas, methods, and policies 7

Policies Reporting for Duty Employees are expected to be ready, willing, and able to begin work at the start of their shift. Many shifts are flex times, see your supervisor for specific information. Hours of Duty Operational personnel generally work an 8-hour shift, 5 days/week. Over-time is necessary at times, either for an entire shift or sometimes a 2-hour holdover on an 8-hour shift. New controllers generally begin with M-F day shifts while in classroom training, but eventually progress to different days/shifts as they advance through the training process. Boise is a 24/7 facility and all controllers can expect to work all shifts. Controllers are subject to recall during breaks/meals and therefore are not permitted to leave the facility during a shift. See the supervisor on duty for special circumstances. Parking Parking for employees and visitors is provided at the base of the tower along the curb to the north and in a small lot to the east. Employees are provided with parking hang-tags to be displayed appropriately when vehicle is parked in designated areas. Visitors must obtain a temporary pass to display in vehicle or risk a fine by airport police. Security FAA personnel and contract personnel are responsible for the security and safeguarding of government property. Employees should take reasonable steps, short of risking personal injury, to prevent crimes or attempted crimes occurring against or upon FAA property or personnel. FAA personnel are required to report crimes or attempted crimes occurring against or upon FAA property or personnel. 8

Building Access All FAA employees/contractors at Boise ATCT will be issued electronic key fobs for access to tower building and operational quarters. Keys to offices/equipment rooms are issued to individuals as needed. FAA ID Cards All employees are required to appropriately display approved ID badges while in the facility. Guests and Visitors Official FAA Visitors and contractors may be authorized access by a manager in accordance with the needs of their official duties. Visitors are required to sign in and out of the facility on a visitor s log located on the first floor. Visitors will be given a visitor s ID badge, which will be worn while in the facility. The badge will be surrendered when the visitor vacates the building. Visitors are not authorized to proceed beyond the reception area unless escorted by assigned personnel, or Official FAA Visitors. Visitors, including service persons (US Postal Carriers, FedEx, UPS, and etc.) may be admitted into the base building reception area only after their apparent identity and purpose has been established visually. Visitors with no official purpose are permitted on a case by case basis with the Managers approval. Cell Phones Cell phones are required to be turned off in the cab and tracon due to frequency interference. 9

Local Area Information Boise Profile The secret s out. In May 2008, Kiplinger Personal Finance rated it the 4th Best City to Live, Work & Play. In January 2008, America s Promise Alliance included it in their 100 Best Communities for Young People. Where is it? Boise, Idaho of course! Located along the Boise River and nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains is Idaho s capital and largest city, Boise. Often referred to as The City of Trees, Boise has something for everyone. The area provides both mountains and desert, as well as numerous rivers and lakes. Popular outdoor activities include skiing at Bogus Basin, boating in nearby reservoirs, or biking along the 25 miles of river front Greenbelt. Not to mention hiking, camping, kayaking, river rafting, hunting & fishing. If golf is more to your liking, our 234 days of sunshine/year and a variety of golf courses will give you plenty of opportunity to work on that handicap. Not too big, but not too small. Boise city has a population of a little over 200,000; but the surrounding metropolitan area boasts over 500,000. The Airport is a mere 3 miles from downtown and serviced by a number of major airlines. Boise is also home of the state s largest University, aptly named Boise State University, with a current enrollment of nearly 20,000 students. 10

Attractions Abound in Boise The World Center for Birds of Prey is open for guided tours, exhibits, live demonstrations and gift shop. Learn all about these beautiful creatures with an up-close look at hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. For a close look at more than 100 other animals visit Zoo Boise. The Discovery Center of Idaho is the place for all things science. It s a science museum with more than 160 interactive, hands-on science exhibits to fascinate both the young and old. From June-September the Idaho Shakespeare Festival presents professional productions in an outdoor amphitheater. Boise Contemporary Theater is another professional theater company for those preferring an indoor venue. Ballet Idaho provides a mix of classical and contemporary work performed by a professional ballet company. The Boise Art Museum features 15 exhibits annually for anyone who appreciates the visual arts. The Idaho Botanical Garden attracts thousands of nature lovers every year. You can stroll amongst the blooms from April through October, then around the winter holidays don t miss the Garden Aglow with more than 150,000 lights. Sporting and Special Events If college football is to your liking, have we got a team for you! Maybe you ve noticed our blue turf on ESPN, or even caught the 2010 or 2007 Fiesta Bowl games. Boise State University did us proud with their recent win over TCU, 17-10, rounding out a perfect season, just as they did back in 2007 against Oklahoma with a score of 43-42 in OT. 11

Professional teams to watch include Boise Hawks for baseball, in Hawks Memorial Stadium, June through September; and the Qwest Arena, downtown, is host to the Idaho Stampede for basketball, and the Idaho Steelheads for Hockey. Car racing enthusiasts should check out Firebird Raceway which conducts the NHRA championship Drag racing on a ¼ mile strip, or Meridian Speedway. From sporting events to special events, Boise hosts all kinds. In late August, Boise welcomes the Western Idaho State Fair, which attracts swells of visitors to the city to enjoy the rides, animal exhibits, concerts, contests, and games. Fun for the whole family. Also during the month of August the Caldwell Night Rodeo draws a crowd, voted in Top 5 Outdoor Rodeos by the PRCA. Then there are those times when you just want to kick back and relax. Idaho has a number of award winning wineries you can tour and sample the product. Of course those days when you want to getaway-from-it-all are probably what Idaho does best. The great outdoors can be enjoyed on top of a mountain, out in the desert, or by one of many rivers or lakes. The Hells Canyon Recreational Area near the Oregon/Idaho border and Bruneau Dunes State Park down by Mountain Home are both close enough for day trips. 12

Online Resources Local Area Resources www.downtownboise.org www.cityofboise.org www.visitidaho.org www.accessidaho.org Chamber of Commerce www.boisechamber.org Housing and Relocating Assistance www.move2boise.com School Districts www.meridianschools.org www.boiseschools.org 13

Higher Education Boise State University www.boisestate.edu Northwest Nazarene University www.nnu.edu University of Idaho http://www.uidaho.edu/boise Idaho State University http://www.isu.edu/meridian College of Idaho (formerly known as Albertson College of Idaho) http://www.collegeofidaho.edu Local Sports Teams Baseball: Boise Hawks http://boise.hawks.milb.com Basketball: Idaho Stampede www.nba.com/dleague/idaho Football: Boise State Broncos www.broncosports.com Hockey: Idaho Steelheads www.idahosteelheads.com Sports Leagues Little League: www.boiselittleleague.org Adult softball, volleyball, basketball Leagues: www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks/activities/sportsandfitness/ 14

Driving to Boise Tower To get to the Boise ATC Tower, take the Vista Exit off I-84. Travel South on Vista to the Airport Terminal building past the baggage claim (follow the signs that say arrivals ), then you ll have to make a hard left turn to take you to the tower parking. The tower is located just northeast of the Boise Airport terminal building. 15

Photos of the Airport Below is a selection of photos of runways, facilities and a main airport terminal of Boise Airport. Boise Airport Newly Renovated Terminal Boise Airport Aerial View Sunrise in front of the terminal 16

Boise Tower Directory The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers within the Boise Tower facility: >> Front Desk (208) 334-1642 >> Facility Night & Weekend (208) 334-1643 >> Facility Fax (208) 334-1741 17

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