Allentown Tower - Air Traffic Control

Allentown Tower
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter
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Allentown Tower Today
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Allentown Tower Organizational Chart
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Allentown Tower Leadership Team
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Our Expectations of All Employees
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Local Area Information
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Sporting and Special Events
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Attractions
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Restaurants of Note
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Dining Guide - Lehigh Valley Restaurants and Bars
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Online Resources
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Allentown Tower and Airport Area Map
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Photos of Airport
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Allentown Tower Directory
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Welcome Letter
Dear New Employee,
Welcome to Allentown Airport Traffic Control Tower (ABE ATCT), one of the Air Traffic
Organization’s (ATO) premier facilities, located in the Eastern Terminal Service Area (ETSA),
where a model workplace is expected, emphasized, and enforced.
We are excited about your anticipated arrival, and expect you to join us and contribute to our
facility’s and organization’s continued success. We have in place a group of accomplished
professionals, who will provide you with guidance and supervise your development. This will
enable you to make a positive impact on our bright future.
We have some of the Agency’s best equipment to work with, which should prepare you for any
future employment endeavors you may pursue.
We are thankful for this opportunity to welcome you and sincerely believe your time at ABE
ATCT will be rewarding and more than satisfying. If we can be of any assistance to you, please
do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to working with you in an atmosphere conducive to providing quality customer
service and employee satisfaction.
See you at work!
Melveice Harris
Allentown ATCT
Air Traffic Manager
610.264.4539
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Allentown Tower Today
COMMISSIONED: December 10, 1995
DEDICATED: May 13, 1996
FAA-owned
Architect: Holmes and Narver, Orange, California
General Contractor: CCI Construction, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Location: 135 Fashion Drive South, Lehigh Valley International Airport
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109
Construction Cost: $4.93 million; FAA Equipment Cost: $3 million
Control Tower
Height – 120 feet to the Cab Floor; 155 feet overall
Cab – 525 square feet, major activity level design
Seven (7) control tower operator positions for local and ground control
Base Building
12,000 square feet; 12 operational positions in the Terminal Radar Approach
Control (TRACON); contains office space for Air Traffic administrative workforce and Airway
Facilities maintenance workforce
ATC Level
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Staffing
30 Air Traffic Control Specialist, Four (4) Operational Supervisors, Four (4)
Administrative Staff Officers, One (1) Contract Training Specialist, 10 Airway Facilities
Specialists
Traffic
2008 – Instrument Radar Operations
197,602
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Independence District and Allentown Tower Organizational Chart
The following organizational chart depicts the structure of the Allentown Tower Management
Team.
Allentown Tower Organizational Chart
Melveice Harris
Cathy Buschi
Michael Wagner
Air Traffic Manager
Administrative Officer
Independence District
Manager (PHL)
Independence District
Monica Deutsch
John Herber
Charlie Testa
Secretary
Support Specialist
Training Specialist
Paul Sharga
Crystal Burden
Front Line Manager
Front Line Manager
ATCS’s
ATCS’s
Gary Jemo
Doug Snyder
Front Line Manager
Front Line Manager
ATCS’s
ATCS’s
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Allentown Tower Leadership Team
Melveice Harris,
Air Traffic Manager,
Allentown Tower
My interest in Aviation was
sparked when I experienced my
first flying lesson while in the
eleventh grade as part of an
“Introduction to Flight” course. I
was hooked. In 1980, I began
college at was then known as
Averett College, now Averett
University. At Averett I flew for
four (4) years and obtain my flying licenses as part of the curriculum. I graduated in the spring of
1984, with a Bachelor of Science Degree, in Aviation Administration. Later that same year, in
December 1984, I got my first start in the FAA, at Washington Flight Service Station, in
Leesburg, Virginia. In June 1986, I reported for duty to New York Center, and worked there until
December 1988. Next in line for me was a long stint at a terminal facility, Northeast Philadelphia
Tower (PNE). Years after becoming a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at PNE, I moved
into a Front Line Manager (FLM) position at that facility. In November 1997, I left the terminal
world, for an administrative job, as a support specialist in the Eastern Region Office, Air Traffic
Division, located in Jamaica, NY. This job was a lot of fun and I remained in the position until
November 1999, when I returned to PNE Tower, this time as the Air Traffic Manager (ATM). In
April 2008, I move north to Allentown Tower, as the ATM.
I have enjoyed each of my duty assignments along the way. I believe each stop has provided me
with invaluable experiences and knowledge that has added positively to my life and career. I
really think it was beneficial to have worked in the flight service, enroute, and last but not least
the terminal environment.
I have been married for 21 years (same lovely woman) and I have one darling daughter, as she
commonly refers to herself. By now everyone at the facility is acutely aware of my fondness for
the Miami Dolphins. Also, I am an avid player of John Madden football on the playstation
system.
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Monica Deutsch,
Administrative Support,
Allentown Tower
Monica joined the FAA in 1985 as
an Air Traffic Assistant, after
spending 12 years as a CFI in the
local area. She moved to her
current position as Facility
Secretary in 1995, after the ATA
position was eliminated.
Responsible for keeping the
administrative office running
smoothly and tracking the facility’s time and attendance, Monica can be found behind her desk
warmly referred to as “the starship”. The tongue-in-cheek sign “Beware of Attack Secretary”
also graces the desk which almost always holds a bowl of some sort of candy. In her spare time
she enjoys her 3 cats, gardening and reading.
John Herber, Support Specialist,
Allentown Tower
John’s first seven years in aviation were as a
flight instructor and Part 135 charter pilot.
Although not current, he’s proud of his ATP and
Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificates. Opting
to change to the other side of the microphone, in
1977 he joined the FAA as an air traffic
controller and has worked at Trenton Mercer Co.
Airport (TTN), Philadelphia International (PHL)
and Allentown Tower (ABE). John has been a
Support Specialist since 1991 and threatens to
“die in his cubicle” rather than retire.
John’s hobby is travel, particularly where there is
sun and white sand beaches. Discussions involving Florida’s Emerald Coast have been known to
delay training by hours, if not days.
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Charles J. Testa, Jr.
Raytheon Contractor for Training
Hired into the FAA in October 1970. First facility was New York Center. Transferred to
Philadelphia Tower in 1976 as an ATCS. Worked several years as a Full Performance controller
before taking the position of what was then an EPDS (Training Specialist) in the training
department. Promoted to First Line Supervisor in 1980 and remained as such until October 2004
when I retired. After retirement worked part time as a Radio Traffic Reporter for local KYW
1060 A.M. radio and a T.V. Producer for A.M. traffic for several stations in the Philadelphia
Market Area. Came back into the FAA in June 2008 as a Contractor for Training, the Raytheon
Corporation at Allentown Air Traffic Control Tower in the Lehigh Valley area. Have B.A.
Degree in Communications from Stonybrook U. on Long Island N.Y. Currently finishing up
Masters Degree in Public Administration at Penn State Great Valley Campus in Paoli, Pa.
Married with 2 daughters. Reside in Worcester Pa.
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Our Expectations of All Employees
Share the responsibility for ensuring a productive and hospitable workplace.
· Treat each other with dignity and respect.
· Work together harmoniously and effectively.
· Respect each other’s contributions.
· Identify career goals and aspirations.
· Seek the knowledge, skills abilities, and experiences required to stay productive in
current position and continue progress on career path.
· Participate fully in training and developmental activities by applying what was learned
to the workplace.
· Do not tolerate those who create, foster, or condone an intimidating, hostile, offensive,
or abusive work environment.
· Discover how others wish to be treated and afford them that courtesy.
· Seek productive and efficient solutions to everyday problems that do not compromise
the integrity of coworkers.
· Help and support coworkers so team members share in success.
· Be responsible for your own actions.
· Assume ownership of organization.
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Management Roles and Responsibilities
Create an environment that supports and encourages the contributions of all employees and is
free of inappropriate and unlawful behavior.
· Communicate openly and honestly your expectations for behavior in the workplace and
accept nothing less.
· Treat all employees with dignity and respect.
· Create and maintain a positive and supportive work environment that promotes
participation by all employees in work activities for the benefit of the individual and the
organization.
· Assign work equitably so employees have the opportunity to grow professionally.
· Seek to assign work so that diverse views are represented in decision making.
· Communicate promotional and developmental opportunities to employees in a timely
manner.
· Identify, eliminate, and prevent discrimination and harassment.
· Discipline those who create, foster, condone, or tolerate an intimidating, hostile,
offensive, or abusive work environment.
· Serve as a role model for the behavior that fosters a productive and hospitable work
environment.
· Identify and eliminate conditions and non-merit factors that contribute to underrepresentation at all organizational levels.
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Policies
Reporting for Duty
Prior to ending Academy training, the new employee should call the facility at 610-264-4539, to
discuss reporting date and time for first day of duty.
Hours of Duty
The basic watch schedule consists of seven (7) teams working ten, 8-hour days in each Pay
Period, with days off rotating every other week, on average. There currently are 14 different
shift start/stop Operational Shifts being used. Ex: 0600-1400, 0700-1500, 1430-2230, 16002400.
Parking
Once accessing the property, there is ample parking for all employees. No permit needed.
Building Access
A security gate with card access is positioned off the public road leading to the tower. If
approaching without access card, there is an intercom located at the gate to identify your purpose
and gain entry.
FAA ID Cards
FAA ID cards are required to be visible above the waist at all times in the building.
Guests and Visitors
Guests and visitors are monitored through the Administrative Offices. Visitor badges and
procedures are available, as necessary.
Cell Phones
Cellular phones must be turned off when in any operational area.
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Local Area Information
INTRODUCTION TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY
The area enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average temperature of 51 degrees
Fahrenheit. The region was first settled in the 1730’s. The county of Northampton was
established in 1752; in 1812 the county of Lehigh was established. The county of Warren in New
Jersey was founded in 1825 and was first settled in the early 18th Century.
There are 81 properties or districts in the two – county area that are listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Nearly all local governments in the Lehigh Valley have a
comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.
DEMOGRAPHIC GROWTH
From 1990 to 2000, the Lehigh Valley region gained 40,921 persons -- for a 7.6% rate of growth
over the 1990 population of 538,235. By the year 2010, the Lehigh Valley Planning
Commission forecasts that the two – county population will be about 620,471. The official
Lehigh Valley Commission Population Forecast indicates that regional growth in the 2000 to
2010 decade will be about 7.1%.
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Sporting and Special Events
In 1984, nearly 182,000 people attended a small,
grass-roots music festival in Bethlehem, Pa. featuring
118 performers and 295 performances on six stages.
At the time, no one knew how large the event would
grow or how long it would last. Amazingly, more
than two decades have passed since that first Musikfest. And from those humble beginnings, the
event has blossomed into a 10-day musical spectacular that attracts more than one million people
from throughout the country.
The festival, which showcases nearly every musical style imaginable, features:
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More than 300 performers from across the country and around the globe.
Musical programming at 14 different indoor and outdoor stages (11 stages are free).
10 great nights of headline entertainment.
Mouth-watering foods, plenty of children's fun and activities and a spectacular closingnight fireworks display.
The annual operation of The Great Allentown Fair for more than a century and a half is
testament to the viability and durability of the Society's mission conceived in 1852. The 21st
Century version of the Fair is steeped in the tradition of its rich agricultural roots while highly
emphasizing education for the non-agrarian
public. Its diverse entertainment offerings
attract attendees of all ages and tastes. The
activities that occur on The Allentown
Fairgrounds year-round support the mission
and perpetuation of the Fair. The trade shows,
restaurants and the famous Fairgrounds
Farmers Market combine to make the 46-acre
fairgrounds located in the city's beautiful westend a hub for enjoyment, commerce and tourism.
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Iron Pigs - Your Hometown Team
The highest level of professional baseball next to the Major
Leagues began play in a gorgeous new stadium located near the
Lehigh Valley International Airport in April of 2008.
With it comes a unique brand of affordable family entertainment
that will appeal to everybody. Premium giveaways, fireworks,
nationally renowned acts, hysterical between inning
entertainment plus hungry players knocking on the door-step of
realizing their big league dreams all in the country's top modern ballpark will make this a
summer destination for generation after generation in the Lehigh Valley.
Attractions
Dorney Park & Wildwater
Kingdom—two great parks for the
price of one—features 200 acres of
more than 100 rides and attractions
for guests of all ages. Experience extreme scream-machines, including eight awesome roller
coasters and state-of-the-art thrill rides. Get soaked by our tremendous collection of splashes,
including 18 twisting water slides, two tubing rivers and two giant wave pools. Meet the worldfamous Peanuts™ characters in Camp Snoopy, an interactive family playland where parents and
kids ride and discover together.
At The Crayola FACTORY, you’ll be immersed in color
and creativity – a place where there's no limitation to
creativity and imagination. You can color, draw, paint and
create with the latest Crayola products without the worry
of cleanup afterwards. See how Crayola Crayons and
Markers are made. Learn about the history of the Crayola
brand. Explore dozens of interactive projects and
activities. This is not the real manufacturing plant, but
instead a visitor center that allows the child inside each
person to unleash its creative spirit.
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Restaurants of Note
Dining Guide - Lehigh Valley Restaurants and Bars
Apollo Grill
Applebee's - Bethlehem
Bacio Italian Trattoria
Bay Leaf Restaurant, The
Bellisimo's Ristorante
Belmont Inne
Benner Street Restaurant & Bar
Bethlehem Brew Works
Blue - Grillhouse, Wine Bar
Bonefish Grill
Bravo! Cucina Italiana
Buckeye Tavern
Cafe, The
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Cedar Crest Blvd.
Cascade Lodge
City View Diner - Allentown
Copperhead Grille
Cosi
1741 on the Terrace
Dancing Fish
Dockside Inn, The
EDGE Restaurant
Farmhouse, The
Galley Restaurant, The
Gourmet Chalet
Gregory's
Grille 3501
Hanoverville Road House
Henry's Salt of the Sea
Hunan Springs - Asian Menu
Inn of the Falcon
King George Inn
Krista's Restaurant
Main Street Depot
610.865.9600
610.867.7332
610.821.1102
610.433.4211
610.770.7717
610.861.0232
610.861.8181
610.882.1300
610.691.8400
610.264.3476
610.266.4050
610.966.4411
610.866.1686
610.439.6100
610.346.7484
610.434.4016
610.282.4600
610.797.8801
610.625.2226
610.997.0360
610.264.0371
610.814.0100
610.965.9667
610.863.7585
610.262.1900
610.264.9301
610.706.0100
610.837.1122
610.434.2628
610.366.8338
610.868.6505
610.435.1723
610.866.5800
610.868.7123
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Magnolia's Vineyard
Mama Nina
Mangos Coastal Cuisine
Manor House Inn
Marblehead Grill & Chowder House
Melt
Mezza Luna - Sports Bar & Grill
Minsi Trail
New Street Bridgeworks
Newburg Inn
Nueve Lanterna - Mexican, Cuban Cuisine
Outback Steakhouse, Bethlehem
Pacifico - Nuevo Latino Seafood
Pandini's
Perkins Restaurant - Dinner
P.J. Whelihan's Pub
Ripper's Pub
Robata of Tokyo - Japanese
Rookie's Restaurant & Sports Pub
Shula's America's Steak House
Spring Valley Inn
Starfish Brasserie
Stoned Crab, The
Sunset Grille
Tally Ho Tavern
Terry's Restaurant
Vineyard Restaurant, The
Youell's Oyster House
610.395.1233
610.867.9802
610.432.4420
610.865.8166
610.258.4301
610.798.9000
610.776.2090
610.691.5613
610.868.1313
610.759.8528
484.860.4331
610.814.5860
610.798.9666
610.841.7974
610.868.1411
610.395.2532
610.866.6646
610.821.6900
610.821.8484
610.841.5600
610.838.6767
610.332.8888
610.398.8060
610.395.9622
610.865.2591
610.252.5330
610.867.2441
610.439.1203
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Online Resources
Local Area Resources
www.lehighvalleypa.org
www.lehighcounty.org
www.northamptoncounty.org
Chamber of Commerce
www.lehighvalleychamber.org
Housing and Relocating Assistance
www.lehighvalleyarea.com
www.lehighvalley.org
Local News
www.mcall.com
www.lehighvalleylive.com
Lehigh Valley Schools
www.lehighvalleypaonline.com/lvschools.html
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Allentown Tower and Airport Area Map
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Photos of the Airport
Lehigh Valley Aviation Services at
Lehigh Valley International Airport is
owned and operated by the LehighNorthampton Airport Authority. Lehigh
Valley International Airport is located
near Allentown, Pennsylvania and
serves a twelve county area with a
population of 3.6 million people. The
Airport is easily accessible from
communities in eastern Pennsylvania
and northern New Jersey areas. For
more information about Lehigh Valley
International Airport, please visit our
web site at www.lvia.org.
LICENSEE
OPERATOR
FBO
ATTEND
FUEL
LAT
LONG
RW 6-24
RW 13-31
NAVAIDS
LIGHTS
WEATHER
ACCOM
Lehigh-Northampton Airport
Authority
Lehigh-Northampton Airport
Authority
Lehigh Valley Aviation Services
24 hours
100LL; Jet A
40 degrees 39.14’
75 degrees 26.42’
7600 x 150 (ASPH-GRVD)
5797 x 150 (ASPH-GRVD)
VORTAC; NDB(LOM), GPS;
ILS
RW 06-24 and 13-31 HIRL; RW
6-24 CNTRLN; RW 6 & 13
MALSR; beacon; RW 24 & 31
REILS; RW 6 & 24 PAPI (P4L);
RW 31 VASI
ASOS – 610-266-3579
Admin/term bldg; full service
FBO terminal; restaurant;
nearby motels/hotels and
restaurants; taxi; car rntl;
phone.
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Communications
ATIS
CTAF
UNICOM
GROUND
TOWER
126.975
120.5
122.95
121.9
120.5
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Allentown Tower Directory
>> Front Desk
(610) 264-4539
>> Facility [recorded]
(610) 264-4530
>> Facility Night & Weekend
(610) 264-4530
>> Manager’s Office
(610) 264-3225
>> Training Department
(610) 264-4539
>> Facility Fax
(610) 264-7495
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