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Vero Beach ATCT (VRB) Vero Beach ATCT (VRB)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter 3

Vero Beach Tower Today 4

Vero Beach Tower Leadership Team 7

Our Expectations of All Employees 9

Policies 10

Vero Beach Tower Directory 12

Vero Beach Municipal Airport Information 13

Vero Beach Municipal Airport Details 17

Vero Beach Municipal Airport Diagram 17

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Local Area Information 20

Area Photography 24

Schools, Real Estate, Golf 26

Dining Out 27

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Welcome Letter

Dear New Employee, Welcome to Vero Beach Tower! At this facility you will have an opportunity to work with a team of experienced personnel that help make us a great place to work and develop your skills. Your knowledge, abilities and positive attitude will help make 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 management. Our aim is to create an informal but professional atmosphere and involve everyone in the process of making our facility a great place to work. I look forward to working with you and would like to welcome you again to our team! Cheryl K. Bockstahler Vero Beach Air Traffic Manager

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Vero Beach Tower Today

The new, state-of-the-art Vero Beach Tower was completed and commissioned in 2003. The tower is over twice as tall as its predecessor and incorporates state of the art air traffic control and security systems and modern construction methods to survive hurricane force winds. Today twelve controllers are able to work in a roomy new tower. The new cab is a spacious 383.3 square feet, compared to the old tower cab's approximate 200 square feet of workspace, allowing for adequate elbow room. In addition, the tower now sits on property just southwest of the new terminal building. This positioning allows for maximum viewing of the airfield.

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A new Approach Control Radar System (ASR-11) was completed in May 2007. The radar (funded by FAA) serves the region around Vero Beach Airport, and helps to enhance air traffic control safety.

The facility base building incorporates the management offices, training room, locker area, shower, restrooms, Natca office and the employee breakroom with full kitchen facilities. Upstairs on the fifth floor, an additional breakroom and another set of restrooms are available for personnel use. The tower may be accessed via the fifth floor by the elevator or by one of two sets of stairs. Once at the fifth floor, access to the tower cab is gained via an additional set of stairs.

An addition was made to the existing structure in 2008. Adjacent to the employee break room is a new screen porch with a gas grill, table and chairs and additional seating for just relaxing outside the building proper. This extra room provides a place for personnel to have quiet time but still remain available for callback.

The facility received the 2001 National and Southern Region Facility of the Year Award for Level 6 Towers and the 2006 National and Eastern Terminal Service Unit Facility of the Year Award – ATCT Level 4-6.

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Vero Beach Organizational Chart

The following organizational chart depicts the current structure of the Vero Beach Tower Management Team.

Craig Chandler NFL District

Manager

Cheryl Bockstahler VRB Air Traffic

Manager

Reginald Johnson Front Line Manager

Deborah Gingrich Secretary

9 CPC’s 3 Developmentals

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Vero Beach Tower Leadership Team

Cheryl Bockstahler, Reginald Johnson and Deborah Gingrich represent the Vero Beach Tower Leadership Team. Cheryl Bockstahler, Air Traffic Manager, Vero Beach Tower

Cheryl joined the FAA in 1986. Her first facility as an Air Traffic Control Specialist was Melbourne ATC Tower in Melbourne, Florida. She then transferred to Key West ATC Tower in Key West, Florida, where she held the position of Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist, as well as a one-year detail as Acting Air Traffic Manager at Key West ATC Tower and Air Traffic Representative (ATREP) at the Naval Air Station in Key West. In 1995, Cheryl transferred to Vero Beach ATC Tower, in Vero Beach, Florida, and has held the position of Air Traffic Manager. During this time, the facility received the 2001 National and Southern Region Facility of the Year Award for Level 6 Towers and the 2006 National and Eastern Terminal Service Unit Facility of the Year Award – ATCT Level 4-6.

Cheryl is originally from Richfield, Minnesota, but has lived in sunny Florida for the past 26 years. She and her husband, Jim, love to travel and enjoy spending time with friends and family. They have one daughter, Jenifer, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Central Florida in 2007. Reginald Johnson, Front Line Manager, Vero Beach Tower Reginald joined the FAA in 2001 as an air traffic controller at Columbus ATCT in Columbus GA and Orlando Executive ATCT, Orlando FL as a Front Line Manager from 2004-2006. Prior to joining the FAA he was employed as a Contract controller at Melbourne ATCT and completed twenty years in the Air

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Force as an Administration specialist and Air Traffic Controller before retiring in 1999. Mr. Johnson career has included the following positions: supervisor at Orlando Executive, FL, Patrick AFB, FL Andersen AFB, Guam, McGuire AFB and assistant air traffic manager at Dyess AFB TX, Training Specialist Andersen AFB, Guam, Training, Standardization and Evaluation, Dyess AFB, TX.

Reggie describes himself as outgoing and friendly. His passion outside of work is spending time with his wife Marsha, reading and gardening. Deborah Gingrich, Secretary, Vero Beach Tower Deborah began her career with the FAA in 1997 when she was hired at the VRB Tower as a part-time secretary. In 1998, she became a full-time employee when the FPR Tower had need for a secretary also. Today, she alternates her work schedule between both facilities. Over her eleven years in the FAA, Deborah has completed training in OKC at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center for Logistics and Inventory, Facility Training Administration and Quality Assurance. She assisted management with the move from the old tower to the new facility in 2003. Deborah is originally from Pennsylvania but has been very happily settled in Florida for almost thirty years. Vero Beach is now home. In addition to being a full-time secretary, she is also employed at a local movie theatre as a part-time manager. Her interests include biking, movies, and spending time with friends and family.

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Our Expectations of All Employees

The Vero Beach Tower 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 to report for their assigned shift on time. If a situation arises that will prevent you from reporting on time, call the Tower, Air Traffic Manager or Front Line Manager (772) 299-0129. Please ensure you allow enough time to report for work on time.

Hours of Duty

Operational personnel are assigned to work a compressed shift consisting of four 9 hour days and one 4 hour day. Employees are subject to immediate recall to the tower while on duty. Employees working an operational shift may not leave the facility during their shift, unless they have obtained management approval. Employees working an administrative shift are assigned an 8 1/2 hour shift and may leave the facility for their 30 minute unpaid lunch break after obtaining management approval.

Parking

Parking is permitted in the facility parking lot. To access the parking lot, all employees must have an electronic key card or request access via the intercom system at the front gate.

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Building Access

All personnel must have a key, an electronic key card or request access via the intercom system at the front door to gain entry into the tower.

FAA ID Cards

FAA photo ID cards must be worn and visible at all times when on VRB ATCT property.

The badges shown are currently in production for FAA employees. The Office of Security and Hazardous Materials (ASH) is responsible for the FAA's phased transition to this Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, a new employee and contractor identification card. This initiative will help standardize ID cards and processes across the federal government. All employees and contractors must

obtain the new ID card in 2009.

Guests and Visitors

Employees may have family members visit the facility after obtaining approval from management. After obtaining approval, the employee must ensure that the guests sign in at the front entry 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 operational areas.

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Vero Beach Tower Directory

Vero Beach ATCT 2930 Flight Safety Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960

The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers within the Vero Beach Tower facility:

>> Primary Number >> Facility Night & Weekend >> Emergency Contact Number >> Facility Fax

(772) 299-0129 (772) 299-0152 (772) 299-0129 (772) 299-9715

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Vero Beach Municipal Airport Information

New Terminal Building

Runways (3): 11R/29L, 7314'x100', PAPI, REILS, MIRL, PCL, Precision Approach markings on 11R; 11L/29R, 3504'x75', PAPI, MIRL, Visual; 4/22, 4975'x100', VASI/PAPI, REILS, MIRL, Visual (w/non-precision markings).

7 miles of airfield pavement (runways and taxiways); over 800 runway and taxiway lights; over 100 lighted airfield signs. Vero Beach Airport is fully certified under FAA Part 139, which means the airport meets strict federal standards for aviation safety and security. Index A ARFF emergency equipment on the airfield 24 hrs. Vero Beach Airport won the 2004 General Aviation Airport of the Year from the Florida Department of Transportation.

A new Airport Terminal Building was completed in 2008.

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2009 – Today’s Vero Beach Municipal Airport:

- Encompasses 1660 acres - Has over 200 based aircraft. - Handles over 180,000 flight operations annually - Is home to 13 Commercial aviation tenants, including 3 Full-Service

Fixed Base Operators - Operates 47 T-Hangar and Executive Hangar units

Three full service FBOs and several smaller businesses (avionics, turbine maintenance, etc.); aircraft manufacturing: Piper Aircraft, and flight training facilities at Flight Safety International, Paris Air and Corporate Air are located on the airport.

Flight Schools and Fixed Base Operators: http://www.flightsafetyacademy.com/campus/index.php http://www.parisair.com/ http://www.sunaviation.com/mainmenu.html http://www.charterhub.com/Dealers/Detail.aspx?CID=1249681&DTID=2 http://www.corporate-air.com/ http://www.newpiper.com/

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Expansion from 11,000 square feet to more than 22,000 square

feet, includes six offices (with one able to be subdivided) ranging from 300 to 1,200 square feet plus open areas that can be used for car rental or charter air services. New landscaping and an exterior memorial courtyard detailing history of the airport, including a plaque listing people who died during training at the former World War II Naval Air Station. A lobby area has televisions and wireless Internet connection for people waiting for planes or viewing airplanes coming and going.

C.J. Cannon's restaurant, located within the terminal building, expanded from 3,878 to 7,475 square feet and includes a new banquet facility and Internet cafe area outside the main restaurant.

Artist’s rendering of new Vero Beach Airport Terminal Building

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Vero Beach Municipal Airport Details

Location City: Vero Beach, Florida, United

States Name: Vero Beach Municipal Airport ICAO / IATA:

KVRB / VRB

FAA:

VRB

Details Type: Airport (Part 139 Class IV) Use: Public/Civil Latitude: 27°39'20"N (27.655556) Longitude: 80°25'05"W (-80.417944) Datum: WGS 1984 Elevation: 24 ft (7 m) Runways: 3 Longest: 7314 × 100 ft (2229 × 30.5 m)

Vero Beach Municipal Airport Diagram

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Map of KVRB and Surrounding Area

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Local Area Information

Vero Beach Profile

Indian River County consists of five incorporated municipalities.

Vero Beach The City of Vero Beach is the county seat and the largest incorporated municipality with an estimated population of more than 17,700. Greenery, open space, unspoiled beaches, and ocean vistas characterize this community that is the commercial and cultural center of the county. Originally a stop on the Florida East Coast Railroad, Vero Beach was incorporated in 1910.

Sebastian At the northern end of the county, Sebastian is a community of an estimated 16,181 people. It grew up around the fishing industry and today is enjoyed by residents as well as visitors for surfing, fishing, swimming, boating and other water-oriented activities. An incorporated city, Sebastian has the friendliness of a small town.

Fellsmere A rural town of an estimated 3,800 residents in northwestern Indian River County, Fellsmere was once a center for growing sugar cane and pineapple. Today, the community's economy is based on citrus crops and cattle.

Indian River Shores Between ocean and river north of Vero Beach, Indian River Shores is an exclusive residential community with an estimated population of more than 3,654, many who are retired corporate executives.

Orchid Orchid, with its population of about 140, is a new, luxury, barrier island community.

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Indian River County and Surrounding Area

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Indian River County, the crown jewel of Florida's Treasure Coast, enjoys an international reputation among vacationers and business executives alike. With a quality of life unique even to Florida, Indian River County is where lifestyle and workstyle unite to create a highly productive and profitable environment. Sunrise over the Indian River Snook fishing

Centrally located 75 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center and 135 miles north of Miami, our 543 square miles contain beautiful beaches, ocean and river front communities and endless groves of renowned Indian River citrus.

Over 112,000 people live in Indian River County, enjoying a climate moderated by the warm tropical waters of the Gulf Stream. Balmy winters combine with summers fresh ocean breezes to keep the average temperature a comfortable 73 degrees, allowing residents to swim, golf, and play tennis all year long.

In addition, the 26 miles of unspoiled beaches, the serene waterscapes of the Sebastian and Indian Rivers, and miles of pristine woodlands and fields provide an endless supply of recreational possibilities. Free from urban sprawl and congestion, Indian River County offers the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Approaching VRB from the east

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Sebastian Inlet Indian River anchorage

Attractions in Vero Beach

Whether you prefer a quiet walk along the pristine beaches of the Atlantic, desire a live theater performance, wish to take a glimpse into our past, view art exhibitions of international and national importance at a local museum, or take part in one of numerous outdoor activities...you choose. Indian River County offers a multitude of museums, theaters, restaurants, nightspots, and shopping areas to meet any entertainment need. The large amount of leisure-time activities available is one of the reasons the county has long been a popular area for tourists and residents alike. http://www.riversidetheatre.com/ http://www.verobeachtheatreguild.com/ http://www.cinemaworldonline.com/vero/ http://www.verobeachopera.org/ http://www.vbmuseum.org/ http://www.melfisher.com/ http://www.verobeachoutlets.com/ http://www.verobeachstores.com/ http://www.hirams.com/SandBar.cfm

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Walt Disney World Resort

Riverside Cafe

North Bridge Art in the park

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McKee Botanical Gardens

Online Resources

Local Area Resources

http://www.covb.org http://www.verobeach.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vero_Beach,_Florida

Community Volunteering

www.ircyouth.com http://indian-river.fl.us

Chamber of Commerce

http://www.indianriverchamber.com

Local News

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/news/indian-river-county/

http://www.wwcitv.com/ www.wptv.com www.wpec.com www.wpbt.com www.wflx.com

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Local Schools

www.stluciecountyschools.com

www.indianrivercountyschools.com

http://www.brevard.k12.fl.us/ http://florida.privateschoolsreport.com/schools/FL/VeroBeach.html

Real Estate

http://www.myverobeachrealestate.com/ http://www.livinginvero.com/

Golf

http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Vero+Beach+fl

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Dining Out

http://www.ocean-grill.com http://www.thedriftwood.com/rest.html http://www.costadeste.com/dining/dining.asp http://dvc.disney.go.com/dvc/guest/resorts/resortDetail?id=ProspectsVeroBeachResortDiningPage

http://www.carrabbas.com/index.aspx http://www.applebees.com/ http://www.toojays.com/index.html http://www.panerabread.com/ http://www.outbacksteakhouse.com/ http://www.chilis.com/ http://www.jackbakerslobstershanty.com/ http://www.scampigrill.net/ http://www.italiangrill.com/ http://www.fiveguys.com/home.aspx http://mulligansrestaurant.net/ http://www.jerseymikes.com/ http://www.mytravelguide.com/restaurants/ctrestaurants-7367401-United_States_Florida_Vero_Beach_restaurants.html

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We hope this information will assist you as you are selected to

come to VRB ATCT as a new member of our team.

We wish you all the best. Welcome aboard!