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You are about to become a significant part of the
World’s Best Air Traffic Control System
WELCOME TO SNA ATCT
SNA – John Wayne Tower
January 4, 20082Federal Aviation
Administration
Dear New Hire:
Congratulations and welcome to the Federal Aviation Administration! As the Manager of John Wayne Airport
Traffic Control Tower (SNA ATCT), I’d like to take this opportunity to personally welcome you to our facility. We
are delighted you will soon be joining us as you embark on your FAA career. Air Traffic Control is a rewarding
career with many challenges, opportunities, and benefits. As a new employee, I’m sure you have many
questions. Let me take this chance to fill you in on some of the highlights of what awaits you when you report
for duty at SNA ATCT.
SNA ATCT is a Level 9 VFR Tower located approximately 35 miles south of Los Angeles in the city of Costa Mesa.
We have approximately 20 controllers and 4 supervisors. Our operating hours are from 6:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.
Once you reach the facility, you will receive some initial orientation and then be assigned classroom training. At
or near the end of this classroom training, you will be assigned to a training team consisting of your supervisor
and at least two controllers who will be your On-the-Job Instructors.
Your work schedule during classroom training will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with
weekends and holidays off. Once your training in the tower begins, you will be assigned a schedule that lines
up with your instructor(s) so it’s important to be flexible from the onset. Remember the goal is your successful
certification.
Employment as an Air traffic Controller is one of the most unique, challenging, and satisfying jobs available. And
in addition to the unique work, employment in the FAA brings many benefits not always found in the private
sector including, once certified, a salary commensurate with other Federal employees, over 30 days of paid
absence per year, and automatic retirement and matching 401k contributions from the government.
Additional benefits include a good choice of affordable health/dental plans, long term care coverage, and
flexible spending accounts.
In the interim, I urge you to work diligently in your time at the academy during your initial phase of training. I
look forward to you joining the SNA ATCT team.
Sincerely,
Doug Blaul
SNA – John Wayne Tower
January 4, 20083Federal Aviation
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SNA TOWER
TRAINING
OVERVIEW
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January 4, 200827Federal Aviation
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WELCOME
• WELCOME TO THE JOHN WAYNE ATCT
• INITIAL CLASS– MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
– 7:30 AM – 4:00
• BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:30 AM
• 30 MINUTE LUNCH; GENERALLY 11:00 – 11:30
– SCHEDULE IS FULL
• TIME OFF STRONGLY DISCOURAGED
• TO CONTACT SNA TOWER Office – 714-668-0141
Cab – 714-668-9846
– FAA REQUIRES YOU SIGN IN/OUT
• LOCAL PERSONNEL LOG
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RAYTHEON/FAA ROLES
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• THE FAA IS YOUR EMPLOYER
– ANY PERSONNEL ISSUES CONTINUE TO BE HANDLED BY THE FAA
• EXAMPLES:
– LEAVE
– ATTENDANCE
– BEHAVIOR
• RAYTHEON IS ON CONTRACT TO PROVIDE TRAINING SERVICES TO THE FAA
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• Training is scheduled to begin promptly at 7:30 AM, unless otherwise advised.– If you are unable to report as scheduled, contact SNA Tower at:
(714) 668-0141. – If other than normal administrative hours, or unable to reach
anyone in the administrative offices, you may contact the tower cab directly at: (714) 668-9845.
• A “Be Back” time for breaks and lunch will be provided by the Instructor.– Be prepared to resume training at that time.
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ACCEPTED CLASSROOM PRACTICES
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• Class will start at the time posted
• Be prepared and ready to begin
• Only course related reading material is allowed in classroom
• Cell phones, iPods, PALM or similar PDA communication devices shall be set in the “OFF” position during classroom instruction
• If you are anticipating an emergency call, the device may be allowed in the classroom but shall be set to silent or vibrate.
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� Government telephones must not be utilized for personal communications (either incoming or outgoing), except for emergencies.
• No food, gum, tobacco products of any type are allowed during classroom instruction.
• Drinks are permitted only in spill proof containers.
• Smoking is not allowed in any part of the building. The designated smoking area is outside at the picnic table.
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FACILITY SECURITY
• An FAA ID Badge will be issued shortly after arrival to SNA. Badge gives access to facility building.
• A key may be issued to assist in accessing the facility until FAA ID Badge arrives.
• When FAA ID arrives, employee may elect to maintain possession of key.
• There are two separate codes for accessing the front gate and the Tower Cab. These will be provided to employee upon arrival to SNA.
• Personal vehicles may not be left overnight in facility parking lot unless permission has been obtained from the Facility ATM to do so.
SNA – John Wayne Tower
January 4, 200835Federal Aviation
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FROM HERE TO THERE
HOW DO I GET THERE?
GETTING CHECKED OUT
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FACILITY TRAINING ORDER
• SNAO 3120.1 - FACILITY TRAINING ORDER
• Classroom instruction is divided into 4
separate classes
• Flight Data/Clearance Delivery
• Ground Control East and West
• Local 2 and Local Assist 2
• Local 1 and Local Assist 1
• Each class is approximately one week
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Training Team
After completion of your initial classroom requirements, your Training Team will be established
The Training Team will consist of your Front Line Manager (FLM), your On-the-Job Training Instructors (OJTI’s), a primary and a secondary, and yourself
The Training Team will establish your On-the-Job Familiarization (OJF) hours, and discuss target and minimum hours for certification on each position.
After The initial Training Team meeting, and completion of the Flight Data/Clearance Delivery Class, On-the-Job Training (OJT) will start in the tower cab.
Proficiency Time (also known as “Pro-Time”) can be expected between certification on Flight Data/Clearance Delivery and the classroom for Ground Control, as well as each of the following positions and respective classes.
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DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING
• All Portions of Training Are Documented
• FLM is responsible for tracking OJF and OJT requirements
• Employee is responsible for tracking total amount of time for OJF and OJT
• A spreadsheet is available to aid employee and is located on the computer in the Break Room
• Always remember, if you have a question, don’t hesitate to ask.