Prescott ATC Tower - Air Traffic Control

Prescott ATC Tower
Welcome Letter
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History of the Prescott Tower
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Prescott Tower Today
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Prescott Tower Staff
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Prescott Tower Air Traffic Manager
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Expectations of All Employees
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Polices
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Welcome to Prescott
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Local Attractions and Places
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Local Colleges
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Local Flight Schools
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Nearby Cities of Interest
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Ernest Love Field Airport
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Directions and Map to the Prescott Tower
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Prescott Tower Directory
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Welcome Letter
Congratulations on your selection to the Prescott Airport Traffic Control Tower
(PRC ATCT). We welcome you into our family! Here you will have an
opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals that help make
us a great place to work and develop your skills. Your knowledge, abilities and
positive attitude made you a highly regarded addition to our team, and I am
certain that you will make a positive impact on our future.
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 senior leadership.
I look forward to working with you, and would like to welcome you again to our
team!
Sincerely,
Paul N. Winski
Air Traffic Manager
Prescott ATC Tower
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History of the Prescott Tower
Ernest Love Airport operated without a control tower until March of 1986 when
the “Truck”, a mobile tower unit was brought in as the first tower. It was open
from 6am to 7pm and operated with 7 controllers and 1 manager. The facility
controlled two crossing runways with an annual traffic count of 176,000 without
radar or computers.
The Truck was used until September 1986 when
a temporary Naval Mobile Tower was brought in
while the new tower was being built. The mobile
tower was 30’ high and came in three sections.
The trailer was used for the administrative
section and the weather component. The cab in
the tower was so small that it only had enough
space for two controllers at one time. The mobile
tower was used until the Fall of 1988 when the
new tower was completed.
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Prescott Tower Today
The construction for the current tower standing today began in 1986. It took
two years to complete. With the new tower in place, operations grew to an
average annual traffic count of 289,229 over the past 10 years. In 2008,
Prescott was ranked the 41st busiest airport in the nation. Much of the air
traffic can be attributed to the various flight schools located at the airport and
the growing commuter flights by Horizon Air and Great Lakes Airlines, as well
as home to one of three fire fighting tanker bases in Arizona.
Listen to the Prescott Tower Live!
www.liveatc.net
-Find Feed (by airport)
-Enter KPRC
Under Prescott Tower, select browser to listen.
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Prescott Tower Staff
The Prescott Tower has a compliment of 23; the Air Traffic Manager, two
Front Line Mangers, one Training Administrator, one Management and
Program Assistant, and eighteen Controllers.
Management and Office Staff
Air Traffic Manager
Paul Winski
Front Line Manager
Gary Ballard
Front Line Manager
Gary Taylor
Training Administrator
Management and Program Assistant
William McKnight
Lisa Wasierski
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Prescott Tower Air Traffic Manager
Paul began his FAA career at Albuquerque Air
Route Traffic Control Center in May 1984. He
spent 3 years at the Automated Flight Service
Station in McAlester Oklahoma, then transferred
to McAllen Airport Traffic Control Tower in south
Texas. He served as acting Air Traffic Manager
for 13 months before transferring to Little Rock
Tower and TRACON as a controller. Paul then
became an Operations Supervisor at Amarillo Tower and TRACON. In late
1999 he transferred to FAA Headquarters to become the Air Traffic
requirements specialist for ASDE-3 and AMASS, later adding ASDE-X to the
mix. After 2 ½ years, he changed programs, working on NEXCOM for his last
year at Headquarters. In December 2002 he became the Air Traffic Manager
at Prescott Tower.
Paul has been married since 1988 and has two children, Ian who was born in
1994 and Loryn who was born in 1998.
Paul and his wife Amber enjoy gardening, do-it-yourself projects, hiking in the
local mountains, traveling, and running around with their kids. They also have
a Sulfur Crested Cockatoo named Izabel who “rules the roost”.
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Expectations of All Employees
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
On your first day, report at 7:30 a.m. to the Tower: 6500 Wilkinson Drive,
Prescott, AZ 86301. When you arrive at the gate, pull up to the call box on the
left side, call the tower and identify yourself for entry. When the gate opens,
pull forward just past the large tree on the right (this is to pass the gate
sensors) and wait for the gate to close. This is a security procedure.
Hours of Duty
While in training, you will be on an 8 ½ hour administrative schedule Monday
through Friday. After initial training, your hours will be set according to the
team you are assigned to by your Supervisor.
Parking
There is a secured parking lot and you must display the placard that will be
assigned to you while in the tower parking area.
Security
You will receive a briefing on tower and airport security after arriving at the
facility as well as an airport tour. An ID badge is to be visible at all times while
in the FAA facility area.
Building Access
You will be assigned a temporary access card until you receive your FAA ID
Badge. This will allow access for entry into the building and tower cab.
FAA ID Cards
You will be required to display your FAA ID badge at all times while in the
facility. Display your badge in front between the neck and waist. If you forget
your FAA ID you will be required to obtain a temporary Employee badge from
either the Front Line Manager or Administrative Assistant.
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Guests and Visitors
The Air Traffic Manager or Front Line Manager must approve any visits to the
facility by guests or family of employees. A 24 hour notice and approval is
required for any tower tour.
Cell Phones
Cell phones must be completely powered off when in the Tower Cab.
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Welcome to Prescott, Arizona
“Everybody’s Hometown”
Our city draws visitors from all over the world to enjoy our unique setting,
old-west history and enjoyable climate. Throughout the year Prescott offers
a variety of events and activities so that no matter when you visit, you'll get
a chance to experience the many faces of Prescott and find out for yourself
why Prescott is considered one of the top emerging metropolitan cities.
Go to: www.cityofprescott.net/visitors/ for more updated city events and
attractions.
Prescott V.A. Hospital
(Fort Whipple)
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Colonel William Prescott
Co. E, 26th IND. Infantry & Co. E, 148th IND. Infantry
He was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1837. His occupation was principally
farming, and his education was obtained at the common school. He enlisted in
company E, Twenty-sixth Indiana, July 28, 1861, was mustered out
September 21, 1864, and re-enlisted February 4, 1865, with a commission as
First Lieut. in Company E, One
Hundred and Forty-eighth Indiana,
and served during the war. He was
married February 9, 1865, to
Amanda F. Evans, of Blue Springs
Grove, Barren Co., Ky. She was
born in 1836 in the same place.
They had four children - Annie Belle,
Sarah Lincoln, Mary Dale and
Lizzie P., all at home with their
parents. He was taken prisoner
September 29, 1863, and
exchanged July 22, 1864. Was
severely wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark. December 7, 1862, from
which he never fully recovered. Mr. Prescott emigrated to Kansas in February,
1883, and settled on a farm of eighty-seven acres, near Mound Valley village.
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Local Attractions and Places
Lynx Lake
Willow Lake
Watson Lake
(The “Twin” Lakes)
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Downtown
“Whiskey Row”
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Courthouse
(Whiskey Row runs along side of the Courthouse Square - Downtown)
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Bucky’s Casino
(One of two Casinos in the area)
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Tim’s Toyota Center
(Concerts, Shows, and Hockey)
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Shopping
There are many shops around Prescott. Strip malls on just about every
major street and one major mall – The Gateway Mall. There is also more
shopping just a few miles away in Prescott Valley. You can also find many
small locally owned shops throughout Prescott
Prescott Gateway Mall
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Local Colleges
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Situated in the midst of natural
wonders, Embry-Riddle's Prescott, Arizona campus covers 539 acres of highaltitude western terrain, with campus life centered in a one-mile area. The
flight training center is at nearby Prescott Love Field Municipal Airport.
The campus has excellent programs in flight, engineering, space physics,
global security and intelligence studies, computer science, aviation business
administration, meteorology, and a graduate program in safety science.
Unique facilities include the new Aerospace Experimentation & Fabrication
Building; the 48,000-square-foot Academic Complex; the King Engineering
and Technology Center; the Robertson Aviation Safety Center (featuring an
accident investigation lab); and the Robertson Flight Simulation Center, which
contains Frasca flight-training-devices. Visit their web site at:
http://www.pr.erau.edu
Prescott College – Prescott College is an independent, liberal arts college
offering bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as teacher certification.
Prescott College offers three programs for students of all ages and
backgrounds.
Students can live and study for an undergraduate degree in Prescott (Resident
Degree Program), complete their undergraduate degree through their degree
completion program (Adult Degree Program), earn their master's degree
through their limited residency graduate program (Master of Arts Program), or
pursue a Ph.D. in Education. Students can pursue a Teaching Certificate
through any program. Visit their web site at: http://www.prescott.edu
Yavapai College – Yavapai College offers 80+ certificate, degree, and
transfer options to students in 60+ different programs of study. In addition to
traditional curriculum, the college offers many learning options to fit the
lifestyles/circumstances of its students.
The college has main campuses in Prescott and Verde Valley (Clarkdale),
specialized campuses in Chino Valley and Prescott Valley, and centers in
Sedona and Camp Verde. The latest addition to the college is the 100,000 sq.
ft. Career and Technical Education Center. Visit their web site at:
http://www.yc.edu
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Local Flight Schools
Universal Helicopters, Inc. - Helicopter Flight Training School, Universal
Helicopters provides helicopter pilot training and instruction, with Helicopter
Flight Schools in Camarillo, California; Scottsdale and Prescott Arizona; Dodge
City, Kansas; and Provo, Utah. www.universalhieli.com
Guidance Helicopters - Guidance Helicopters, Inc. (GHI) offers professional
helicopter pilot training. Based at 5,045 feet MSL elevation in Prescott, Arizona,
Guidance Helicopters is the first Robinson school in North America to offer
exclusive mountain helicopter flight training at altitude; making GHI the best
choice as a helicopter flight school. Our mission is to provide you safe and
comprehensive helicopter instruction. In the end, you'll possess a deeper
understanding of helicopter aviation than your counterparts who train at lesser
altitudes. www.guidancehelicopters.com
North-Aire - North-Aire, Inc. was established in 1973 to provide professional
flight training and aircraft sales. Since that time, North-Aire has built a
reputation based on the quality of training offered. We provide student pilots
with tightly focused programs geared to educating them to the highest level of
competence, while preparing them for their first commercial pilot position.
www.northaire.com
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University is the world's oldest, largest, and most prestigious university
specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only accredited, aviationoriented university in the world. www.erau.edu/campuses/prescott.html
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Nearby Cities of Interest
Winter Recreation, Outdoor Adventures
Flagstaff
www.flagstaffazizona.org
Grand Canyon
www.thecanyon.com
Tours, Hiking and River Rafting
Jerome
www.azjerome.com
“America’s Most Vertical City” and “Largest
Ghost Town in America”
Phoenix
www.visitphoenix.com
Outdoor Activities, Entertainment, Resorts
and Spas
Sedona
www.visitsedona.com
Outdoor Recreation, Tours and Spas
Tucson
www.visittucson.org
Outdoor Recreation and Adventure, Old
West History and Tours, Aircraft Graveyard
“Bone Yard”
96 miles
128 miles
35 miles
100 miles
67 miles
214 miles
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Ernest Love Field Airport
www.flyprescott.com
Ernest A. Love Field (PRC), Prescott Regional Airport is Northern Arizona's premier
destination for learning to fly and The Center of Aviation in Northern Arizona.
Known as one of the U.S.'s busiest General Aviation Airports, Ernest A. Love Field hosts
some of the most well known flight training facilities both for FIXED WING and HIGH
ALTITUDE HELICOPTER FLYING.
IN-BOUND PILOTS and VISITORS alike know our region has some of the best weather
anywhere making it a perfect place to fly in, grab a car and stay at one of our many
beautiful destinations.
The Prescott Regional Airport is your gateway to the cities of Prescott, Prescott Valley,
Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt.
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Directions and Map to the Prescott Tower
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Prescott Tower Directory
The following list provides the most commonly used phone extensions within
the Prescott Tower facility. Use the main number and then enter the
applicable extension.
Main Number
(928 445-2160
Front Desk
Ext. 160
Air Traffic Manager
Ext. 161
Front Line Managers
Ext. 145
Training Administrator
Ext. 125
Tower Cab
Ext. 163
NATCA Office
Ext. 162
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