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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.
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)
T ech O ps
Tech Ops
Tech Ops
Tech
Ops
Tech Ops
Tech Ops
Tech
Ops
Tech
Ops
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
O ps
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
loset
Sec uri ty5990
Front Entr ance