Facility Orientation GuideFacility Orientation Guide

Florence ATCT Florence ATCT

South CarolinaSouth Carolina

FLORENCE ATCT WELCOMES YOU!!FLORENCE ATCT WELCOMES YOU!!

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

•• ATM Welcome Letter ATM Welcome Letter

•• Florence Past & PresentFlorence Past & Present

•• FLO Leadership TeamFLO Leadership Team

•• PoliciesPolicies

•• Operations Operations ““What to ExpectWhat to Expect””

•• City of Florence: Local City of Florence: Local

Area Info.Area Info.

• FLO Telephone Directory

Welcome Letter

Dear New Employee,

Welcome to the Florence Air Traffic Control Tower.Florence is a great place to work, and a great place to live. Making your homehere, you’ll enjoy a wide range of activities, nearby beaches, goodschools, and the chance to work with outstanding people.Each of us here want to welcome you to our facility and instill in you the samepride we share for Florence. Soon, you will be working side by side with our outstanding controllers. Through the training process, they will impart their knowledge, skills, and positive attitude to help make you a part of this dynamic team.Congratulations on being selected to FLO ATCT. You will find your career hereboth challenging and rewarding. See you soon…

Sincerely,

Kevin T. ShannonATM, Florence ATCT

Florence Air Traffic Control Tower Past

Florence Tower was constructed in early 1975 and began operation at 7:30 AM on Saturday, August 2, 1975 as a VFR tower with Jacksonville Center providing Approach Control Service. In 1984, construction began for the implementation of radar approach control services to Florence. In September, 1985 construction was completed on the ASR-8 (Airport Surveillance Radar) antenna and the installation of the Brite Radar displays with ARTS II ( Automated Radar Tracking System). The System was flight checked on September 9 and 10, 1985, and on November 24, 1985, Radar Air Traffic Control Service was commissioned and FLO TRACON was born.

The Florence Regional Airport has two intersecting runways, RWY’s 01 & 19 provide the north/south routing and RWY’S 09 & 27provide the east/west flow when wind conditions dictate. Therunways are approximately 6,000 feet long and eight taxiways are used to navigate within the airfield.

Florence Air Traffic Control Tower Present

The approach control’s airspace is approximately 500 square milesAnd goes from the surface up to 10,000 feet serving 9 satellite airports within it. Eight of these airports utilize standard instrument approaches and departures.

There are 53 aircraft based at Florence RegionalAirport, 38 single engine, 13 turboprop, and 2 jet aircraft.Daily operations average 59% transient general aviation,19% local general aviation, 16% air taxi, and 7% military.

Today we have 15 controllers that are either facility rated,partially certified or in a stage of training on their wayto attain a facility rating and 2 frontline supervisors.

FLO TRACONFLO TRACON

The Few The Proud!The Few The Proud!

Serving 9 Satellite AirportsServing 9 Satellite Airports

Commercial Airline & Military Traffic Commercial Airline & Military Traffic

Controlling the Skies Surface to 10,000Controlling the Skies Surface to 10,000’’

FLO ATCT Leadership TeamFLO ATCT Leadership Team

ATMMr. Kevin T. Shannon

QATSMs. Barbara J. Green

Administrative Asst.Adrian R. Mask Sr.

Frontline Supervisor AMr. Fuller Helms

Frontline Supervisor BMr. Mel George

Brief BIO: Mr. Kevin T. Shannon, ATMBrief BIO: Mr. Kevin T. Shannon, ATM

Kevin was born in Manhattan NY, and calls Kevin was born in Manhattan NY, and calls Amityville, NY his hometown. Kevin Amityville, NY his hometown. Kevin graduated from Amityville Memorial High graduated from Amityville Memorial High School, and attended Nassau Community School, and attended Nassau Community College, and St. Johns University, Queens, College, and St. Johns University, Queens, NY. NY.

•• After four years, Kevin cross trained and After four years, Kevin cross trained and started his career as an Air Traffic Controller, started his career as an Air Traffic Controller, with his first assignment at McGuire AFB, NJ. with his first assignment at McGuire AFB, NJ. Kevin spent four years at McGuire and was Kevin spent four years at McGuire and was hired with the FAA in 1988. Kevinhired with the FAA in 1988. Kevin’’s first s first assignment was to San Juan CERAP. Kevin assignment was to San Juan CERAP. Kevin transferred to Columbia (CAE) Tower and transferred to Columbia (CAE) Tower and spent over fifteen years there as a Certified spent over fifteen years there as a Certified Professional Controller, Quality Assurance Professional Controller, Quality Assurance Specialist, Support Specialist, and Specialist, Support Specialist, and Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist.Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist.

•• Kevin has formally studied two languages, Kevin has formally studied two languages, and enjoys weight training during his spare and enjoys weight training during his spare time. He has two children, a daughter and a time. He has two children, a daughter and a son.son.

•• Kevin became the Air Traffic Manager at Kevin became the Air Traffic Manager at Florence (FLO) Tower in December 2004, and Florence (FLO) Tower in December 2004, and has over 29 years of government service.has over 29 years of government service.

Brief BIO: Ms. Barbara J. Green, QATSBrief BIO: Ms. Barbara J. Green, QATS

I started my FAA career as a I started my FAA career as a

Cooperative Education Student Cooperative Education Student

participating in the Air Traffic Program participating in the Air Traffic Program

at Jacksonville Air Traffic Control at Jacksonville Air Traffic Control

Enroute Center in 1985.Enroute Center in 1985.

I was assigned to Florence ATCT in I was assigned to Florence ATCT in

1989 as an Air Traffic Controller. In 1989 as an Air Traffic Controller. In

1993 I became the Quality Assurance 1993 I became the Quality Assurance

and Training Specialist at Florence and Training Specialist at Florence

Tower and Tracon.Tower and Tracon.

I have a son 16 and daughter 13.I have a son 16 and daughter 13.

FAA in October 1982FAA in October 1982

Colorado Springs, ColoradoColorado Springs, Colorado

February 1983 to June, 1986February 1983 to June, 1986

Tampa, Florida June 1986 to Tampa, Florida June 1986 to January 1993. Controller and January 1993. Controller and SupervisorSupervisor

Florence, South Carolina January Florence, South Carolina January 1993 to present. Supervisor1993 to present. Supervisor

Brief BIO: Mr. Mel George, FLMBrief BIO: Mr. Mel George, FLM

Fuller joined the FAA in 1982 after the Fuller joined the FAA in 1982 after the PATCO strike. He started in the PATCO strike. He started in the enrouteenroute option at Miami ARTCC. He option at Miami ARTCC. He transferred to the terminal option in transferred to the terminal option in 1986. Fuller spent the next 8 years as 1986. Fuller spent the next 8 years as a controller at Savannah ATCT and a controller at Savannah ATCT and Nashville ATCT.Nashville ATCT.

In 1995 Fuller moved into a Frontline In 1995 Fuller moved into a Frontline ManagerManager’’s position at the Florence s position at the Florence ATCT. During this time he was also ATCT. During this time he was also acting Air Traffic Manager for 2 years. acting Air Traffic Manager for 2 years. Over the past 5 years, Fuller has also Over the past 5 years, Fuller has also been involved with the May Fly Air been involved with the May Fly Air Show as the assistant air boss. Show as the assistant air boss.

Fuller is a licensed real estate agent Fuller is a licensed real estate agent and enjoys house remodeling. He is and enjoys house remodeling. He is also an avid fisherman and golfer. also an avid fisherman and golfer. Fuller uses his vacation time to travel Fuller uses his vacation time to travel overseas with his wife Donna.overseas with his wife Donna.

Brief BIO: Mr. Fuller Helms, FLMBrief BIO: Mr. Fuller Helms, FLM

Brief BIO: Mr. Adrian Mask Sr., Brief BIO: Mr. Adrian Mask Sr.,

AdministratorAdministrator

Adrian was born in Louisville, KY. Adrian was born in Louisville, KY. After graduating Fern Creek High After graduating Fern Creek High School in 1979 he pursued his BA School in 1979 he pursued his BA degree in Management at Centre degree in Management at Centre College of Kentucky.College of Kentucky.

•• He then joined the United States He then joined the United States Air Force, in which, he retired Air Force, in which, he retired after 21 years as an Air Traffic after 21 years as an Air Traffic Controller.Controller.

•• Adrian joined the FAA in 2003 and Adrian joined the FAA in 2003 and was assigned to Los Angeles was assigned to Los Angeles Center until 2006. He transferred Center until 2006. He transferred to FLO ATCT in 2007. In October to FLO ATCT in 2007. In October of 2008 Adrian became Florenceof 2008 Adrian became Florence’’s s Administrative Assistant.Administrative Assistant.

•• Adrian has two sons currently Adrian has two sons currently serving in the USAF and a lovely serving in the USAF and a lovely daughter residing in Tampa, FL.daughter residing in Tampa, FL.

Policies

Reporting for Duty

All new employees should report to work at 8:00 am on their first day.

Hours of Duty

Florence ATCT & TRACON hours of operation are from 6:30 am until 10:00 pm daily.When participating in classroom training employees will be working 8½-hour days. Once employee’s transition to operational training in the Tower or TRACON they will work 8-hour days.

Parking

Parking is located right in front of our facilities. Please bring your automobileinformation (License Plate # / Make and Model) of each vehicle needing to beregistered with you so that we can issue you a permanent parking pass.

Policies Continued…

FAA ID Cards

FAA ID cards will be issued to all new employees during in-processing.

Security

All FLO ATCT employees are required to wear their FAA ID badge while inside the Facility. The badge must be clearly worn and displayed in accordance with regulations. Employees are expected to report any unidentified, unknown, or suspicious persons observed on FLO ATCT premises.

Guests and Visitors

Guests and visitors are welcome and encouraged. The approval process and log in procedures are located in our local directives and will be explained during in-processing.

Cell Phones

Cell phones may be used in the facilities, however, they must be placed in the “Off”position when physically in the TRACON or Tower Cab.

Our Expectations of Employees

The Florence Tower leadership team expects all employees to:

N Come to work on time N Be prepared – mentally and physically N Be cooperative and professional N Treat people with respect and dignity N Take initiative N Be accountable N Lead by example – be a good role model N Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination N Actively participate in training N Know your airspace and equipment N Use prescribed phraseology N Follow rules and procedures N Be open to feedback – provide honest information N Be an effective team member

City of Florence & The Local AreaCity of Florence & The Local Area

Welcome to the City of Florence, "A City of Character!"

Florence is a city brimming with history, character, and Southern charm. Chartered

in 1871 and incorporated December 24, 1890, the original township formed as a

railroad terminal. The town was named after Florence Henning Harllee, the daughter

of William Wallace Harllee, the first president of the Wilmington & Manchester

Railroad. Today, Florence is a community with a population of approximately 33,000

residents.

The City of Florence is a fine example of a genteel, Southern city. This mid-sized

Southern city is large enough to boast a performance theater, symphony orchestra,

many ballet companies, museums, festivals, the Pee Dee Cyclones in the Southern

Professional Hockey league, and the world-class recreation complex Freedom

Florence. Still, the City is small enough to preserve a small-town feeling with a

number of tree-lined streets and parks, all of which add to the pleasant lifestyle that

citizens enjoy. Residents exude a strong sense of community pride and Southern

hospitality.

City of Florence DemographicsCity of Florence Demographics

•• Population, 2006 estimatePopulation, 2006 estimate

•• Population, percent changePopulation, percent change

•• Persons under 18 years oldPersons under 18 years old

•• Female persons, percentFemale persons, percent

•• Homeownership rateHomeownership rate

•• Median value of ownerMedian value of owner--occupied occupied

housing housing

•• 31,28431,284

•• 1.9%1.9%

•• 25.0%25.0%

•• 54.7%54.7%

•• 61.4%61.4%

•• $91,300$91,300

•• Florence population Florence population

•• Ancestry of people in Florence Ancestry of people in Florence

•• Housing in Florence Housing in Florence

•• Income in Florence Income in Florence

•• Marital status of adults in Florence Marital status of adults in Florence

•• Place of birth of people in Florence Place of birth of people in Florence

•• Residence in 1995, of people in Florence Residence in 1995, of people in Florence

•• School enrollment & education levels in Florence School enrollment & education levels in Florence

•• Transportation & commute times in Florence Transportation & commute times in Florence

•• Florence County data Florence County data

•• FastestFastest--growing counties in South Carolina growing counties in South Carolina

•• State data State data -- South Carolina South Carolina

•• Data by street address Data by street address

•• Historical census records Historical census records (Ancestry.com)(Ancestry.com)

It’s all here in Florence @ http://www.cityofflorence.com

ThingsThings--ToTo--DoDo

Shopping

Dining

Golfing

RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS OF FLORENCEOF FLORENCE

•• Red LobsterRed Lobster

•• Olive GardenOlive Garden

•• Red Bone AlleyRed Bone Alley

•• StefanoStefano’’s Italian/Pizzas Italian/Pizza

•• Percy & WilliePercy & Willie’’ss

•• BrazenBrazen’’s Family Restr.s Family Restr.

•• HibachiHibachi’’s Japanese Grills Japanese Grill

•• Carolina WingsCarolina Wings

And many, many moreAnd many, many more……

Golf Courses near Florence Golf Courses near Florence

Hit the BeachesHit the Beaches……Just an hour awayJust an hour away

FLO Tower/TRACON Telephone Directory

• Front Desk (843) 665-0632

• Watch Desk (Night/Weekend/Emergency) Auto Transfer

• Training Department

• Manager’s Office (843) 669-5491

• Tech Ops (843) 669-9713

• Facility Fax (843) 667-1279

Again, Welcome and see you soonAgain, Welcome and see you soon……