Portland Airport Traffic Control Tower/Terminal Radar Approach Control

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter 3 Portland Airport and Tower 4 Portland ATCT/TRACON Organizational Chart 5 Our Expectations of All Employees 6 Policies 7 Local Area Information 9 Sporting and Special Events 11 Restaurants of Note 13 Online Resources 14 Portland Tower, Airport Map and Terminal Addition 16 Portland Tower Directory 19

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Welcome Letter

Dear New Employee, Congratulations on your selection and welcome to the Portland Air Traffic Control Tower (PWM ATCT), Portland, Maine. Upon your arrival you will find an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to providing great service to the flying public, while continually striving to enhance their skills. The attributes that resulted in your selection are those that make you a highly regarded addition to our team and I am certain that you will make a positive impact on our future. The entire staff wants to make your tenure at Portland ATCT as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. Our aim is to create an informal atmosphere that involves everyone in the process of making this an exceptional place to work. I look forward to working with you and would like to welcome you again to our team!! Sincerely, Gary D. Lavimoniere Air Traffic Manager Portland Tower/TRACON

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Portland Airport and Tower

The Portland area’s first “airport” was a private field off Route 1 in Scarborough, Maine. Charles Lindbergh selected this field for a landing in 1927, during his non-stop solo, transatlantic, 82 city tour. Fog forced Lindbergh away from the airport two days in a row. He finally landed his airplane on the sands of Old Orchard Beach, just south of Portland. Lindbergh visited 48 states during his tour, and was only delayed by weather in Maine. The first make shift airfield was a landing strip created on an old Portland hayfield owned by Dr. Clifford Strange. This airfield was called Stroudwater Field, primarily used by transient pilots and barnstormers. In 1933, the Federal Works Project Administration (WPA) turned the landing strip into an airport. The airport created by the WPA consisted of one gravel runway lighted by smoke pots and was later named Portland Municipal Airport. A control tower was still 15 years in the future. Boston-Maine airways, Inc., whose first Vice President was Amelia Earhart, made its first flight from Portland Municipal Airport on August 11, 1933. In 1937, ground was broken for Portland Municipal’s first real terminal, a brick structure that is now the general aviation terminal building. In 1948, a 16 foot square structure was built on top of the terminal to serve as an Airport Traffic Control Tower. In 1969, Portland Municipal Airport became the Portland International Jetport. The international designation was added because of the availability of customs and immigration services. The main runway was built in 1957, lengthened in 1966 and again in 2006 with full CAT III weather capability. The basic layout of the airport as it exists now was completed with the opening of the current terminal building on December 8, 1968. Construction of the Portland Air Traffic Control Tower was completed in 1975. The five-story control tower is 72 feet tall and houses both the air traffic control tower and the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON). The approach control provides radar service to Portland Jetport and eleven other IFR airports. Adjacent air traffic facilities include Boston TRACON, Bangor ATCT and Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center. As air traffic and passenger volume continues to grow, terminal expansion has become necessary. A new terminal wing with 8 additional jetway gates is being added in 2011. This doubles the capacity for Air Carrier operations at the Jetport.

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Portland ATCT/TRACON Organizational Chart

Gary Lavimoniere Air Traffic Manager

Cheryl Readio Support Specialist

Catherine McCallum Aviation Assistant

Brian Daly Contract Support

Specialist

Vacant Frontline Manager

Mark Collins Frontline Manager

Vacant Frontline Manager

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Our Expectations of All Employees

Portland Tower leadership team expects all employees to:

Come to work, be on time Be prepared – mentally and physically Be cooperative and professional Treat people with respect and dignity Take initiative Approach learning proactively Be accountable Lead by example – be a good role model Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or

discrimination Follow rules and procedures Be open to feedback – provide honest information Be an effective team member

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Policies

Reporting for Duty

Upon reporting for duty, employees are assigned at least 2 weeks of administrative shifts, Monday thru Friday, 0800 to 1630, while they complete initial classroom/lab studies of local procedures. After completing administrative requirements, employees are assigned to a team with On-The-Job (OJT) Instructors to receive OJT.

Hours of Duty

Portland Tower hours of operation are from 0545 to 2400 daily. The first shift of the day begins at 0530. Portland tower kitchen/break room is equipped with food storage capability in the refrigerator and a small preparation area with stovetop and microwave heating available. The expectation is to keep operational position duties to less than 2 hours at one time, with a short (20-minute) break between position assignments. All personnel are afforded an opportunity for a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break on each shift.

Parking

Portland Tower is a gated facility that requires either keycard or advance permission access. A key card will be issued to each employee upon reporting for duty. There are no permits required for parking at the facility.

Security

Security is the responsibility of all persons assigned to Portland Tower. It is expected that the employees of Portland Tower will either challenge or report anyone not displaying proper FAA credentials (ID). All personnel are expected to report anything they observe as suspicious to the Controller-In-Charge (CIC) or Frontline-Manager-In-Charge (FMIC).

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Building Access

Building and operational area access is permitted by keycard use only.

FAA ID Cards

All personnel must display identification credentials, at all times. Those arriving for duty without an FAA ID, must obtain a temporary ID from either the Administrative Office or from the shift CIC/FLM. Upon initial arrival, all new employees will complete an FAA ID application, provided by the Aviation Assistant, prior t issuance of a permanent ID credential. Guests and Visitors All visitors to the Portland ATCT require advance coordination and permission from the Air Traffic Manager, either directly or through a Frontline Manager.

Cell Phones

Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in the air traffic operating areas. The receipt or placement of non-operational phone calls while on position is prohibited. Medical All air traffic controllers are required to complete a periodic physical. Physical examinations are scheduled by the Aviation Assistant annually or bi-annually on your birth month depending on age.

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Local Area Information

Portland Profile

In Greater Portland, you’ll absolutely experience the quintessential Maine coast – plus a whole lot more. In 2007, Frommer’s Travel Guides named Portland one of the top twelve “surprising, thriving and emerging world travel destinations”, citing the city’s “fantastic mix of culture and education” and impressive amount of first rate restaurants. Surrounded by water, jutting out into island–studded Casco Bay, Portland offers some of the best water access to islands, historic forts and lighthouses in Maine.

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Portland’s official Arts District runs along a stretch of Congress Street, the main thoroughfare that connects the East and West End neighborhoods, but the city’s flourishing art scene knows no bounds. Performance arts also energize the Greater Portland region year-round. The summer skies are filled with concerts and the Old Port comes to life at night with eclectic music from jazz, to indie rock, bluegrass and hip-hop. Portland has its own symphony orchestra, chamber music quartet, professional theater, and dance troupes.

Within 10 minuets of downtown Portland you can glide in a canoe through the state’s largest salt marsh, swim at a state beach, bird watch on a nature sanctuary and photograph Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine.

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Sporting and Special Events

Portland boasts professional teams in baseball (AA), hockey (AHL) and basketball (2009-2010) (D-league). The Sea Dogs are Portland’s first professional baseball team since 1949 when the Pilot’s called Portland home. The Sea Dogs began play in 1994, and average nearly a half-million spectators per year at Sea Dog stadium in the downtown Portland area.

The Portland Red Claws basketball team began playing in Portland during the 2009-2010 season. All home games are played at the Portland Expo Center.

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The Portland Pirates organization is one of the American Hockey League's most longstanding franchises. Since the 1993-94 season more than 300 players have pulled on a Pirates' jersey. The Pirates play their home games in downtown Portland at the Portland Civic Center.

From sporting events to special events, Portland hosts all kinds. In June, Portland hosts the Old Port Festival, the Greek Heritage Festival and the Windjammer Days Festival. One of the areas favorite summer events is the Yarmouth Clam Festival held in nearby Yarmouth every July.

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Restaurants of Note Bull Feeney’s – 375 Fore Street, Portland, 207-773-7210 www.bullfeeneys.com This is a kind and friendly restaurant, boasting the best imported and local craft brews. $3 Deweys – 241 Commercial Street, Portland, 207-772-3310 www.3dollardeweys.com Portland’s “Original Ale House”. Opened their doors in 1982, they strive to provide their patrons with a comfortable environment in which to enjoy great food, beer and company. DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant – 25 Long Wharf, Portland, 207-772-2216 www.dimillos.com Originally a car ferry that was converted into an floating restaurant in 1980. Famous for the freshest seafood, choice cuts of meat, and Italian fare. Gilbert’s Chowder House – 92 Commercial Street, Portland, 207-871-5636 www.gilbertschowderhouse.com Known, of course, for it’s award winning chowder and local micro brews. Proudly serves fresh seafood every day, the “Downeast Way”. Gritty McDuffs Brewing Company - 396 Fore Street, Portland, 207-772-2739 www.grittys.com Opened in 1988 it became Maine's first brew pub since prohibition and a leader in the state's microbrew revolution. Since then, locals of every stripe and visitors from around the world have been enjoying fine, small-batch ales brewed on-premise, great pub fare and a real old world pub atmosphere.

Saltwater Grille – 231 Front Street, South Portland, 207-799-5400 www.saltwatergrille.com Offering a panoramic view of Portland and it’s harbor. Great atmosphere and some of the best seafood in the entire area.

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Online Resources

Local Area Resources

www.portlandmaine.com

www.visitportland.com

Community Service

www.maineservicecommission.gov

Chamber of Commerce

www.portlandregion.com

www.2chambers.com/portland.htm

Housing and Relocating Assistance

www.mymaineproperty.com

www.midcoastalmainerealestate.com/maine-relocation/

Local News

www.pressherald.mainetoday.com

www.wcsh6.com

www.wmtw.com www.wgme.com

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Online Resources (cont.) Portland County Schools

www.portlandschools.com

www.visitportland.com/schoolscolleges.aspx Local Sports Teams Baseball: Portland Sea Dogs www.portlandseadogs.com Basketball: Portland Red Claws www.portlandredclaws.com

Hockey: TBA

Sports Leagues Soccer League: www.soccermaine.com Baseball League: www.unpage.org/maine/me-dist.htm

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Portland Tower and Airport Area Map

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PWM ATCT

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Picture of New Terminal Addition

Below is a picture of Portland Jetport’s newly constructed, and soon to be open, terminal addition. The grand opening is scheduled for October 2, 2011,

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Portland Tower Directory

The primary phone number for the Portland Air Traffic Control Tower is (207) 775-0602. The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers/extensions within the Portland Tower facility:

Administrative Assistant (Cathy McCallum) 120 Air Traffic Manager Office 121

Watch Supervisor (TRACON) 123

Training Department 130

Tower CIC 135

Emergency Contract Number (207) 780-3396

Facility Fax (207) 775-0325

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