Elmira Air Traffic Control Tower

Elmira Air Traffic Control Tower

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter 2 Elmira Tower Staffing 3 Our Expectations of All Employees 3 Policies 4 Online Resources 5 Facility Phone Numbers 5 Local Area Information 6 Restaurants 8 Airport Area Map 10 Photos Around the Airport Error! Bookmark not defined. Dear New Elmira Tower Employee; I am the manager at Elmira Tower and want to first say welcome to the FAA and second, tell you how glad we are to have you join our air traffic control team. Let me give you a little more general information about us. Elmira Tower is a level 5 tracab facility located near the Pennsylvania border, two hours southeast of Rochester, two hours southwest of Syracuse and about four hours west northwest of New York City. If you are into NASCAR we are about 20 miles south of the Watkins Glen race track. The Thursday before and the Sunday of the NASCAR race are our busiest traffic days of the year. We have two paved crossing runways and a short turf runway parallel to our main runway. That turf runway is used by the sailplane (glider) school on the field. In addition there is a very active soaring club located about three miles away on top of one of the hills around the airport. The airport, as well as Horseheads, Corning and Elmira are located in the valleys between hills that are about 700 feet (AGL) high. The cost of living, compared to NYC, is low and having more than 4 cars waiting at a traffic light is considered a traffic jam. A couple of the controllers are avid hunters, one or two enjoy downhill skiing/boarding, one or two golf and a few are road and trail runners. Other outdoor activities readily available around here are cross country skiing, hiking, biking, fishing and water sports up on the Finger Lakes. I look forward to working with you, and would like to welcome you again to our team. Sincerely, Kammie Morrisey Elmira Tower Manager 2

Elmira Tower Staffing Elmira Tower s staffing consists of the air traffic manager, Kammie Morrisey, two front line managers (FLMs), Jim Cox and Mike Wold and thirteen controllers. Of the thirteen controllers eight are certified professional controllers (CPCs) and the other five are tower qualified and training on approach/departure radar. The facility uses a three team concept to staff the shifts. There is one crew that works primarily days, one nights and the third rotates covering both day and night shifts. The teams have set days off. The controllers training on radar have set days off but are not always assigned to a crew but instead scheduled to facilitate training. Our Expectations of All Employees Employee Roles and Responsibilities Share the responsibility for ensuring a productive and hospitable workplace. 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 responsible for your own actions 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 3

Policies Reporting for Duty Report for duty in the tower cab which is where you will sign on duty. If you will be late or will not be able to report for duty, call the facility (607 739 1971) as soon as possible, and advise the front line manager (FLM) or controller-in-charge (CIC). Hours of Duty The normal shift length is 8 or 9 hours. During those hours you will receive a meal break of at least a half hour and occasional other breaks as assigned by the FLM or CIC. During your shift you will not be able to leave the airport to get lunch so plan on bringing your lunch. You may also go the airport restaurant for meals but they are not always open in the evening. The facility has a refrigerator, microwave and two burner stove top. If you are going to go the restaurant or need to go to your care, let the FLM or CIC know in case you are quickly needed back in the tower cab. Parking There is one parking lot for all people who work at the airport. That lot is just west of the main entrance for the airport. You will receive a badge from the airport operations department that will allow you to access the parking lot. Security Access to the FAA leased space is controlled at each floor. A key or proximity card is required to open the door from the stairwell. Each FAA employee is issued both a key and a proximity card. If either is lost it must be reported to an FLM or the air traffic manager (ATM). People cannot be given access to FAA floors without first being met at the door to find out reason for the visit and have their identification checked. If there is a need to evacuate the building the exit is down the main stairwell, exit the terminal and assemble at the far end of the main car parking lot, near the road. Specific procedures and diagrams are contained in the Elmira Order 1900.1, Facility Security and Emergency Operations Plan. 4

FAA ID Cards Your FAA ID must be worn while you are in an FAA facility. Let your FLM know within a few months of the date your ID will expire as it takes a while to receive new IDs. Guests and Visitors If you have family or friends that you would like to give a tower tour to, talk with an FLM or the ATM. Cell Phones Cell phones are permitted in the facility but must be turned off or left in your locker while you are in the tower cab. Online Resources www.chemungchamber.org Local Newspaper www.stargazette.com Elmira Tower Directory Air Traffic phone numbers: 607 739-1971 607 739-7959 Fax: 607 739-7848 5

Local Area Information Chemung/Steuben/Schuyler County Attractions Board the "Elmiran" for a 60-minute narrated historical tour of the City of Elmira. On your tour, you will discover Civil War history, the largest neighborhood of Victorian homes, the sites that inspired Mark Twain and many other hometown heroes! Discover the joy of motorless flight on a sailplane ride high above the breathtaking Chemung River Valley. Enjoy one of the most spectacular views in New York State from Harris Hill Park, the site of the National Soaring Museum and host to many world soaring championships. When you come back down to earth, you can enjoy the many amenities offered by Harris Hill Park including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, miniature golf, go-cart rides, driving range, family picnic areas and a small amusement park! The area also offers a host of other family attractions, including the Chemung County Fairgrounds, which plays host to a wide variety of shows and events. From horse shows and the Old Timer s Show to the annual Chemung County Fair, the Fairgrounds offer events year-round in the tradition of old-time county fairs! The fine arts are also on display in Chemung County with the Clemens Center, the region's performing arts center. A restored 1925 Vaudeville theatre, the Clemens Center presents drama, music and dance throughout the year. The Clemens Center's full calendar of events features critically-acclaimed plays by Broadway touring companies, live concerts by orchestras and contemporary performing artists, modern and classical dance, and the country's hottest stand-up comics. If hiking and fishing in the spring, camping and swimming in the summer, taking in fall foliage in the autumn and cross-country skiing in the winter is your idea of a great family get-away, visit Park Station! Park Station s 500 acres await you and your family with hot shower facilities, laundry and electrical service camper sites. Rent a canoe, rowboat or paddleboat, dangle a fishing line, or just your toes at the 100-acre lake with a sand beach - there is something for everyone at Park Station! In the summer, you will enjoy Elmira s 100-year tradition of baseball at Dunn Field Memorial Stadium, home to the Elmira Pioneers, a New York Collegiate Baseball League team. The New York Collegiate Baseball League, founded in 1978, is a summer wood bat league sanctioned by the NCAA and partially funded by Major League Baseball. The league gives college players who have not 6

yet signed a professional contract the opportunity to develop their skills at a higher level of play, gain experience with wood bats, and be evaluated by scouts. Grab some peanuts, sit back and relax while watching America s favorite pastime where Abner Doubleday began the game of baseball 100 years ago! Fall and Winter in Chemung County bring professional ice hockey excitement at the First Arena in downtown Elmira, home of the Elmira Jackals - Elmira s own professional ice hockey team! The Elmira Jackals are a professional minor hockey team in the United Hockey League, widely regarded as the top AA circuit in minor hockey. The Jackals will be competing in their seventh season of competition. In those seven seasons, the Jackals have provided residents of the Twin Tiers top-notch family affordable entertainment..along with the Jackals, The First Arena presents the best in entertainment for all, including the Harlem Globetrotters, Monster Truck Competitions, Professional Wrestling, Champions on Ice, Wine Festivals and many trade shows. The First Arena is the place to be! Less than a 30-minute drive from Chemung County you will experience the thrill of auto racing at Watkins Glen International Racetrack. International Speedway Corporation, whose holdings include Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Darlington Raceway and Phoenix Int'l Raceway, are sole owner of the historic road course. In addition to holding major NASCAR and SCCA events, Watkins Glen International also hosts one of the nation's premier vintage events, the Zippo U.S. Vintage Grand Prix. The beauty and serenity of Seneca and Keuka Lakes, the taste of fine award-winning New York State wines, the awe inspiring gorge and 19 waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park, a scenic lunch or dinner aboard Captain Bill s Seneca Lake Cruises or The Keuka Maid on Keuka Lake. Stop and visit the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass, stroll historic Market Street and the Rockwell Museum in the nearby city of Corning. Celebrate America s Birthday at Eldridge Park's "Set The Night To Music" yearly extravaganza - where fireworks are paired with music aired by local radio stations; experience history in Revolutionary/Civil War Reenactments at the Newtown Battlefield Reservation; be captivated by spectacular fall foliage along the many beautiful rolling hills. It s all here in Finger Lakes Wine Country. 7

Some Local Area Restaurants A Step Above 3028 Lake Road Elmira, NY 14903 Phone: (607) 732-3960 Fax: (607) 734-7638 www.astepabove.net Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 877 County Rte. 64 Elmira, NY 14903 Phone: (607) 739-1959 Fax: (607) 739-2426 www.applebees.com Barb's Soup's On Cafe 311 College Avenue Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: (607) 398-7278 www.barbssoups.cjb.net Bernie Murray's 500 S. Main St. Elmira,NY 14904 Phone:(607) 734-1299 Classic Cafe 805 Pennsylvania Avenue Elmira, NY 14904 Phone: (607) 271-9111 Fax: (607) 271-9068 DC2 276 Sing Sing Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone:(607) 739-2239 www.ecairport.com T.G.I. Friday's Consumer Square County Rte. 64 Big Flats, NY 14814 Phone: (607) 739-6724 Fax: (607) 739-3463 www.fridays.com Gino's New York Pizzeria 1905 College Ave. Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: (607) 733-6161 Fax: (607) 733-6657 Hill Top Inn, Inc. 171 Jerusalem Hill Road Elmira, NY 14901-9954 Phone: (607) 732-6728 Fax: (607) 732-6754 Toll free: (888) 444-5586 www.hill-top-inn.com Horigan's Tavern 365 Davis St. Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: (607) 732-6625 Fax: (607) 737-7074 Louies Hanover Square 102 S. Main Street Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: (607) 739.4445 Fax: (607) 739-7342 www.louiesonline.com Maple Lawn Dairy Family Restaurant 3162 Lower Maple Ave. Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: (607) 733-0519 Fax: (607) 733-2404 Salsarita's Southern Tier Crossings 1646 County Route 64 Horseheads, NY 14845 (607)739-9040 www.salsaritas.com The Sand Dollar Saloon & Grill 1837 Davis St. Elmira, NY 14901-1020 (607) 426-9500 Sarrasin's Restaurant 301 Lake Street Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone: (315) 536-9494 Fax: (315) 536-9897 www.dineonthelake.com Sophie's Cafe 485 Maple Street Big Flats, NY 14814 (607) 562-2880 www.sophiescafeonline.c om Southside Sub Shop 374 S. Main St. Elmira, NY 14904 Phone: (607) 734-7045 The Starlite Room 3018 Lake Road Elmira, NY 14903 (607)733.3333 www.thestarliteroomelmir a.com 8

Tanino Ristorante 1-3 Ithaca Road Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: (607) 739-7013 Fax: (607) 796-2650 a Vincenzo's Pizzeria Langdon Plaza #4 303 N. Main St. Elmira, NY 14901 Phone: (607) 732-3647 9

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