Tampa Tracon and

Air Traffic Control Tower 5515 W. Spruce St., STE 100

Tampa, FL. 33607

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3

FAA Mission and Vision 4

Welcome Letter 5

Important Phone Numbers 6

TPA ATCT Organizational Chart 7

Policies and General Information 8

Administrator's Policy Statements 15

Employee Roles and Responsibilities 16

Management Roles and Responsibilities 17

Local Area Maps 19

About Tampa Bay 19

Online Resources 21

Vectors In Paradise 22

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FAA Mission and Vision

FAA Mission

To provide the safest, most efficient

aerospace system in the world.

FAA Vision

To improve continuously the safety and

efficiency of aviation, while being

responsive to our customers and

accountable to the public.

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Welcome Letter

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Important Phone Numbers

TO REACH FROM OUTSIDE

FACILITY INSIDE FACILITY

EXTENSION

FRONT DESK (813) 371-7700. 7700

TRACON (RECORDED) (813) 878-2528 7748 / 7749

TRACON NIGHT &

WEEKEND

(813) 371-

7750/7748/7749

7750 / 7748 / 7749

TRACON FROM PINELLAS (727) 442-2499

FRONT LINE MANAGER

OFFICE

(813) 371-7710/7714 7710 / 7714

TRAINING DEPARTMENT (813) 371-7715

(813) 371-7718

7705

7746

TOWER 7747

FACILITY FAX (813) 371-7740

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TPA ATCT Organizational Chart

Laurie Zugay

Air Traffic Manager

Support Manager

Operations Managers

Administrative

Officer

Support Staff

Contract

Training Staff

Front Line Managers

Controllers

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Policies and General Information

REPORTING FOR DUTY

Employees are to report for their assigned shift on time. The first day

you should arrive at the facility at 7:00 am. When you first report to the

facility for orientation and classroom training you will work what is

referred to as an administrative shift. These shifts last 8.5 hours with a

half hour unpaid lunch break. You will be permitted to leave the facility

for lunch. Your shift starting time while in class may be different but

typically will be during daytime hours. If a situation arises that will

prevent you from reporting on time, call the Front Line Manager at (813)

371-7750. The access road to the facility is located between the loading

docks for the Marriott hotel and the airport. Often, large trucks obstruct

the access road at the loading docks. Please ensure you allow enough

time to report for work on time.

HOURS OF DUTY

Once your classroom training has been completed you will be assigned to

a Front Line Manager and a set of days off. Controller’s work a fixed

days-off schedule. Typically trainees do not work midnight shifts until

they are very near the completion of their training. Once assigned to On-

The-Job training you will work an 8-hour shift. The facility has a break

room with vending machines; however, there is not a cafeteria. Most

controllers bring a mean to work. Refrigerators are available in the break

room.

BASIC WATCH SCHEDULE

Facility watch schedules take into account normal traffic flow, thereby

permitting the posting of a continuing schedule for an indefinite period of

time. Facility management is responsible for ensuring watch schedules

are in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

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Air traffic control specialists whose primary duties are those directly

related to the control and separation of aircraft must meet the following:

1. Do not work more than 10 consecutive hours in a shift.

2. Hours worked before a shift, whether optional or not, will count as

operational hours.

3. All work beyond 10 hours must be nonoperational.

4. Have at least an 8-hour break from the time work ends to the start of

any subsequent shift.

5. Have an off-duty period of at least 12 hours following a midnight

shift. (A midnight shift is defined as a shift in which the majority of

hours are worked between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.)

6. Do not work more than six shifts without taking a regular day off.

7. Authorized leave, compensatory time used, and credit hours used are

considered hours of work.

8. These criteria apply to shift adjustments, including the exchange of

shifts and/or days off and the change of shifts and/or days off.

WEB SCHEDULE

The schedule is accessible at http://www.webschedules.faa.gov

Sick leave requests must be made directly with a Front Line Manager.

Annual leave requests must be made through Web Schedule.

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OVERTIME DUTY

Overtime duty is equitably distributed among all eligible employees who

desire it.

HOLIDAY STAFFING

Scheduled staffing is adjusted on holidays to a level consistent with the

anticipated workload. Holiday staffing schedules may vary for individual

holidays since the traffic in a particular area cannot always be expected to

be the same for each holiday. The Federal holidays are: New Years Day,

Martin Luther King, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,

Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and

Christmas Day.

PARKING

Parking is permitted in the lot in front of the facility. Employees are

issued an access card for entry through the security gate as well as a

parking decal. Employees are required to update their vehicle information

with the Administrative Officer. New employees need a photo ID to

show the security guards in order to gain access to the parking lot, as well

as accessing the facility upon initial arrival.

SECURITY

There are two security officers on duty 24 hours each day. The security

officers make random patrols within the facility and around the property.

On your first day the security guards will escort you into the facility and

notify the staff of your arrival.

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FAA ID CARDS

FAA photo ID cards must be worn and visible at all times when on

Tampa ATCT property.

BUILDING ACCESS

Facility access is controlled with access cards. On your first day the

security guards will notify the staff when you arrive. You will be met at

the door by one of our smiling staff.

GUESTS

Employees may have family members visit the facility after obtaining

approval from management. After obtaining approval, the employee must

advise the Administrative Officer of the upcoming visit, ensure their

guests register at the guard house and must escort their guests at all times.

CELL PHONES

Cell phones must be in the off position while in the operation. Personal

reading material and electronic devices are not permitted in the operation.

LOCKERS AND MAIL BOXES

You will be issued a locker, located in the break room. Mail boxes are

located above the lockers and are used for delivery of official FAA

correspondence.

CRU-ART

CRU-ART tracks employees’ time and attendance, productivity, and time

on position. You will be provided training on the use of CRU-Art. Upon

reporting for duty, employees are to sign on the CRU-ART computer

located in the break room.

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ELECTRONIC READ & INITIAL

The electronic Read & Initial is mandatory prior to assuming an

operational position.

STARS

Tampa uses the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System

(STARS). STARS processes radar data using two ASR9 radars, one at

Tampa and one at Sarasota. In the event of a radar outage, STARS uses

the long range radar located at Ft. Greene. Use of the Ft. Greene radar

requires 5 miles separation.

RDVS Tampa uses the Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVS).

MEDICAL SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEES

There are no on-site medical facilities at Tampa ATCT. First aid kits are

located in the TRACON and tower cab. In an emergency, medical

services can be summoned by calling 9-911. Annual physicals are

performed off-site. The Operations Manager schedules employees for

their physical. When a government vehicle is available, employees must

use this vehicle for travel to their physical.

MAIL

There is a full service post office, open 24 hours/day, located on the

access road to the airport. Personal mail and package deliveries are not

permitted at the facility.

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SMOKING

There is an enclosed smoking room located on the patio just outside the

upstairs break room. Smoking is not permitted inside the main building.

FOOD SERVICES

There are refrigerators and microwaves located in the break room for

your convenience. Other controllers will be sharing these appliances so

please remember to clean up after yourself.

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Administrator’s Policy Statements

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Employee Roles and Responsibilities

Share the responsibility for ensuring a productive and hospitable workplace.

� Treat each other with dignity and respect.

� Work together harmoniously, effectively, and professionally

� 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; know equipment, Letters of Agreement, and Standard Operating Procedures.

� Do not tolerate those who create, foster, or condone an intimidating,

hostile, offensive, or abusive work environment.

� Seek productive and efficient solutions to everyday problems that do not compromise the integrity of coworkers; take initiative.

� Help and support coworkers so team members share in success.

� Be responsible for your own actions; be accountable.

� Assume ownership of organization; lead by example � Come to work, be on time

� Be prepared mentally and physically

� Understand leave policy and manage your leave appropriately.

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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.

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Local Area Maps

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About Tampa Bay

A red-hot destination, Tampa Bay is a vibrant waterfront area on Florida's beautiful

West Coast and offers a unique blend of urban excitement set in a natural

surrounding. Roar down roller coasters in the morning; row down the nature rich

Hillsborough River in the afternoon. Catch a ball game from the bleachers; catch

some rays on the nearby beaches. This central Florida location offers easy access to

the rest of the state, but you're bound to stay for all the excitement Tampa Bay has to

offer.

Originally the name of a body of water on the west coast of Florida, Tampa Bay has

now come to represent the region made up of the many distinct communities

connected by the Bay waters. The New York Times says, "Now, in fact, if not law,

it's one big metropolitan area, laced together with bridges and freeways - everyone

calls it Tampa Bay, and it is a prototypical example of the Sun Belt's explosive

growth." Tampa Bay is not only the most populous and affluent metropolitan

statistical area in Florida; it is also the largest television market in the state.

From the distinct Latin roots of Tampa's historic Ybor (E-bore) City to the Greek

history of Tarpon Springs; from the thrills of Busch Gardens to the culture of our

museums, visitors have plenty of genuine, exciting attractions and communities to

explore.

Local Travel Tips

Even though Tampa is more business-like than St. Petersburg and Clearwater when it

comes to attire, dress tends to be informal. Few restaurants require a jacket and tie,

and most nightspots are decidedly casual.

The Tampa Bay area is served by two daily newspapers, the Tampa Tribune and the

St. Petersburg Times. Several publications with smaller circulations serve local areas.

Generally, downtown speed limits in Tampa are 30 mph or as posted. Unless

otherwise posted, a right turn is allowed on a red light after a complete stop. Rush

hour is generally from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Florida has no state income

tax.

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Location

Tampa Bay is ideally located on Florida's West Coast, and features miles of

glistening waterways and sandy shorelines. Its central location provides easy access

to the nearby Gulf beaches and surrounding areas. Tampa's waterfront consists of

Hillsborough Bay and Tampa Bay, as well as the beautiful Hillsborough and Alafia

rivers and several area lakes. Several major interstates and highways converge in

Tampa, creating easy access from any point in the state. Interstate 4 and Highway 60

brings travelers from points east, including Plant City, Lakeland, and Orlando.

Interstate 75 and Highway 301 accommodates those traveling from points north and

south, including Gainesville, Ocala, Bradenton and Sarasota. Two 15-mile toll roads

exist in Tampa, the Veterans Expressway (State Road 589) and the Lee Roy Selmon

Expressway (State Road 618). With Tampa as your primary destination, you can

easily reach other cities for day-trips and planned excursions. Clearwater and St.

Petersburg are a short 23 miles to the west, Sarasota is 61 miles southwest, and

Orlando is 82 miles to the east.

Climate

Tampa Bay's weather is a combination of bright sunny days tempered by gentle bay

breezes. In the spring and fall, the days are pleasantly warm, while the evenings can

be a bit cooler. The summer months are characterized by warmer temperatures and

quick afternoon showers. The average annual temperature in Tampa is a comfortable

72 degrees.

Loose, lightly colored clothing is recommended for daytime activities; a lightweight

jacket or sweater is a good choice for the evening, especially for activities on or near

the water. Comfortable walking shoes will help make the experience at the area's

numerous attractions and shopping malls a pleasant one. Sunscreen rated SPF 15 or

higher is also a must for visitors of all ages.

Online Resources

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Local Area Information

www.tampagov.net

www.tampaguide.com

www.stpete.org

Chamber of Commerce

www.tampachamber.com

www.stpete.com/chamber/products/visitors_guide_2000/index.html

Local News

www.tampatrib.com

www.tampabay.com

www.tbo.com

www.myfoxtampabay.com

abcactionnews.com

www.wfla.com

www.tampabays10.com

County Schools

www.sdhc.k12.fl.us (Hillsborough)

www.pinellas.k12.fl.us (Pinellas)

www.polk-fl.net (Polk)

City Data

www.city-data.com/city/Tampa-Florida.html

www.city-data.com/city/St.-Petersburg-Florida.html

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Vectors In Paradise

Tampa Air Traffic Control Tower

5515 W. Spruce ST., STE. 100

Tampa, Florida 33607-1408

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