Bakersfield ATCT/TRACON (BFL)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter from BFL Air Traffic Manager 3

Welcome Letter from NATCA Facility Representative 4

Bakersfield Tower/TRACON Today 5

Las Vegas Hub and Bakersfield Tower Organizational Chart 7

Our Expectations of All Employees 8

Policies 9

Attractions Abound in Bakersfield 10

Local Area Information and Resources 11

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Welcome Letter from BFL Air Traffic Manager

Dear New Employee, Welcome to Bakersfield Tower/TRACON! Here you will have an opportunity to develop your skills, while working with the outstanding team of professionals that makes BFL a great place to work. Your knowledge, abilities and positive attitude will make you a highly regarded addition to our team. I am hopeful that you will make a positive impact on our future. All of us want to make the time you spend 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. Our aim is to create an informal atmosphere and involve everyone in the process of making our facility an exceptional place to work. I look forward to working with you; and again welcome you to our team! Sincerely, RT P. Martin Bakersfield Tower/TRACON, Air Traffic Manager Email: RT.Martin@faa.gov

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Welcome Letter from NATCA Facility Representative

Dear New Bargaining Unit Employee, As the locally elected Facility representative for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), and a Controller here at Bakersfield Tower/TRACON, I look forward to meeting you. I would like to help make your experience here successful. So, please feel free to ask me for any help. In my elected capacity, I serve as the exclusive representative between management and each Air Traffic Control Bargaining Unit Employee at Bakersfield Tower/TRACON. Management will provide you with an Annual Notice of Employee Representational Rights. I will represent you should the need arise. I look forward to working with you as you progress through the training program and become a Certified Professional Controller. Sincerely, Joseph Segretto Bakersfield Tower, NATCA Facility Representative Contact: 1-661-399-3531 http://bfl.natca.net email: joseph.segretto@natca.net

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Bakersfield ATCT/TRACON Today

Bakersfield ATCT and TRACON have been located in their present facility since 1975. BFL provides terminal ATC services at Meadows Field and approach control services to five area airports. Bakersfield TRACON’s delegated airspace covers about 2,800 square miles, an area larger than Delaware or Rhode Island. The new William M Thomas Terminal building opened at Meadows Field in 2006. The 65,000 sq. ft. building boasts state-of-the-art security technology and communication systems.

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Las Vegas Hub and Bakersfield Tower/TRACON Organizational Chart

Bakersfield ATCT falls under the jurisdiction of the Las Vegas District. The following organizational chart depicts the structure of the District and the Bakersfield Tower/TRACON Management Team. RT P. Martin is the Air Traffic Manager and has 32 years of Air Traffic Control experience in the USAF and FAA. We currently have 3 Front Line Managers, who supervise 16 CPCs and 4 Developmentals. The Developmentals are trained by CPCs, and also an experienced contract staff.

Del Meadows Air Traffic Manager Las Vegas District

RT Martin Air Traffic Manager

BFL ATCT/TRACON

Other FAA Facilities

LAS SBA GCN RNO E10 VGT

FCT Facilities PMD VCV IFP

MHV WJF HND

Jim Arnold Front Line Manager

Ken Peppard Front Line Manager

Mike Puffer Front Line Manager

John Cavanagh Support Specialist

Procedures Training and QA

Gina Thresher Administrative Coordinator

Team 1

Team 2

Team 3

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Our Expectations of All Employees

Bakersfield 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 expected to report for work in a condition that allows them to function at their highest level. In the event of an unplanned absence, notification shall be made to the front office at (661) 399-3531 for administrative shifts and to the Front Line Manager in Charge at (661) 861-4325 for operational shifts.

Hours of Duty

The control tower is open from 6 am until 11 pm. Administrative shifts may vary but are generally from 7:30 am until 4 pm. This allows a half-hour lunch.

Parking

Parking is allowed on the northeast side of the building inside the security fence. The spaces on the West side of the building are normally used by Tech Ops and government vehicles. The gate in the front of the facility is activated using your facility ID Card which will be supplied. The gate in the back can be used by Tech Ops and Airport personnel for airport access only. Care should be used not to allow another vehicle to follow you in to the facility confines.

Security

Security is every employee’s responsibility. You will be briefed on these policies.

FAA ID Cards

Initially, you will have a temporary ID card. These will be replaced with official picture ID cards-which will be used to gain access into the building.

Guests and Visitors

You must coordinate with facility management to bring guests and/or visitors.

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Attractions Abound in Bakersfield

Welcome to Bakersfield, California: a great place to live and work! Located 110 miles north of Los Angeles, 80 miles from Sequoia National Forest, and 125 miles east of the Central California coast, Bakersfield anchors the Central Valley of California with art, hospitality, natural beauty, and an appreciation for taking life at your own pace. Bakersfield is home to a historical, agricultural and musical history not found anywhere else in the world, and features unique dining experiences and outstanding museums, cultural, and theater attractions. Bakersfield truly is centrally located in the state of California!

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Local area information and resources

In anticipation for your arrival to Bakersfield Tower/TRACON, we have compiled a list of resources that we hope will assist you in your transition. We have included hotels, rental information, and information about some of the areas where you might choose to live.

The Bakersfield metropolitan area is a mix of incorporated and

unincorporated areas. The airport is located outside the city boundaries in Oildale, north of Bakersfield. Many employees live in the northwest or southwest areas of Bakersfield.

If you have any questions prior to your arrival or after you get to

Bakersfield, please do not hesitate to call. The phone number to call during administrative hours (M-F 7:30 – 4:00) is (661) 399-3531. For after hours, the unlisted number (661) 861-4325 will ring in the Tower Cab and may be answered depending on the availability of personnel.

Have a safe trip and we look forward to meeting you.

General Information http://www.visitbakersfield.com/ Convention & Visitors Bureau

http://www.ci.bakersfield.ca.us/ Official City Website

http://www.bakersfieldchamber.org Chamber of Commerce

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Housing and Relocating Assistance

http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/California/Bakersfield/

http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/apa/

http://people.bakersfield.com/home/ClassifiedCategory/64 http://www.rent.com/rentals/california/bakersfield-and-vicinity/bakersfield

Hotels near the airport: Remember to ask for government rate!

EconoLodge 5200 Olive Tree Court Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: (661) 392-1511 Fax: (661) 392-9099 Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield North 8818 Spectrum Park Way Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: (661) 391-0600 Fax: (661) 391-0606 La Quinta Inn & Suites 8858 Spectrum Parkway Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: (661) 393-7775 Fax: (661) 393-5451

Motel 6 - Olive Tree 5241 Olive Tree Court Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: (661) 392-9700 Sleep Inn & Suites 6257 Knudsen Drive Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: (661) 399-2100 Tollfree: (877) 424-6423 Fax: (661) 399-2528 Vagabond Inn North 6100 Knudsen Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93308 Phone: (661) 392-1800 Tollfree: (800) 522-1555 Fax: (661) 392-1612

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Restaurants and Local Favorite “Hangouts” Elephant Bar Coconut Joe’s 10100 Stockdale Hwy 4158 California Ave (661) 663-3020 (661) 327-1378 Bill Lee’s Bamboo Chopsticks Sinaloa Mexican 1203 18th St 910 20th St (661) 324-9441 (661) 327-5231 Rosa’s Italian Tokyo Gardens 2400 Columbus St 4149 Ming Ave (661) 872-1606 (661) 835-7874 Famous Dave’s BBQ KC Steakhouse 7777 Rosedale Hwy 2515 F St (661) 829-2128 (661) 322-9910 Benji’s Basque Restaurant Hungry Hunter 4001 Rosedale Hwy 3580 Rosedale Hwy (661) 328-4000 (661) 328-0580 Olive Garden Wool Growers 1701 New Stine Rd 620 E. 19th St (661) 832-1278 (661) 327-9584

Champ's BBQ Luigi's Restaurant & Deli 35315 7th Standard Road Suite 130 725 East 19th Street (661) 391-9455 (661) 322-0926 24th Street Café Jake's Original Tex-Mex Café 1415 24th Street 1710 Oak Street (661) 323-8801 (661) 322-6380

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Selected Local Events Calendar

February

Whiskey Flat Days (Kernville) Wild West Festival

March

March Meet (Famoso) Drag Racing

April

NSRA Western Nationals Street Rods

Scottish Gathering and Games

Women's Business Conference

May

Bakersfield Jazz Festival

June

Standing Bear Pow Wow @ Bakersfield College

July

Red, White and Boom July 4th Celebration

August

Tehachapi Mountain Festival (Tehachapi)

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September

Village Fest Beer/Wine/Food Festival

Kern County Fair

Greek Food Festival

B-Town Blues Fest

October

California Hot Rod Reunion (Famoso)

Highway 99 Cruise ‘n’ Show Street Rods & Vintage Autos

Via Arte Italian Street Painting Festival

November

Junior League Wine Fest

December Holiday Lights @ California Living Museum

For more information http://www.visitbakersfield.com/visitors/attractions-/festivals-events/

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Bakersfield Schools Bakersfield public elementary and middle schools are divided into almost a dozen independent school districts. Determining which district your residence is in can be confusing. Here is a map showing the various area elementary and middle school districts.

Public high schools in Bakersfield are under the jurisdiction of the Kern High School district. The office of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools can help you determine your school and school district.

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School Resources http://www.kern.org/ Kern County Superintendent of Schools http://www.bcsd.com/ Bakersfield City School District http://www.standard.k12.ca.us/ Standard School District http://www.norris.k12.ca.us/ Norris School District http://www.fruitvale.k12.ca.us/ Fruitvale School District http://www.rosedale.k12.ca.us/ Rosedale School District http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us/ Panama-Buena Vista School District http://www.beardsleyschool.org/ Beardley School District http://www.khsd.k12.ca.us/ Kern High School District