Longview ATCT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter 3

What is the history of East Texas Regional Airport? 4

What about Longview ATCT? 4

Longview Organizational Chart 5

Policies 6

Local Area Information 7

East Texas Regional Airport Diagram 12

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Welcome Letter

Dear New Employee,

Welcome to Longview ATCT! Here you will have an opportunity to work with an

outstanding team of professionals that help make us a great place to work and develop

your skills. Your knowledge, abilities and positive attitude made 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 senior leadership. Our aim is to create an informal atmosphere and

involve everyone in the process of making our facility an exceptional place to work.

I look forward to working with you, and would like to welcome you again to our

team!

Sincerely,

Gene Mann

Longview ATCT Air Traffic Manager

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What is the history of East Texas Regional Airport?

A group of Gregg County citizens led a drive beginning in 1935 to construct an

airport in Gregg County. The airport and terminal building were officially opened on

July 14, 1947. The next several decades brought about significant changes to the

airport, the most notable being the

completion of the 10,000-foot

runway in 1970. East Texas

Regional Airport holds the

distinction of being the first civilian

airport in the state and the southwest

to have a 10,000-foot runway. East

Texas Regional Airport was the first

in the state to have dual certified

aircraft rescue fire fighters and

certified police officers. A new

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting

(ARFF) Station was completed in

1976. The terminal building was remodeled and updated in 1987. Originally, the

airport was named the Gregg County Airport. The name was changed to East Texas

Regional Airport in 2002.

What about Longview ATCT?

When Gregg County Airport first opened in 1947, the air traffic control tower was

located on top of the terminal building and was operated by Gregg County. In August

of 1950, the CAA assumed responsibilities for the control tower and has been a

federal facility ever since. In 1976, ground breaking for the current six story air traffic

control tower began on the south side of the airport. On June 22, 1977, the new tower

began operations with radar services beginning September 8, 1977. From 1977 until

1995, Longview ATCT was a TRACAB facility servicing Longview and

approximately a 20 mile radius around Longview. In 1995, the TRACON was built as

part of a tower modernization project and the radar site was changed from the Gregg

County Airport to a location halfway between Longview and Tyler Pounds Field.

Longview ATCT started providing radar approach control to Tyler in 1996. With

additional airspace expansion, Longview ATCT now provides approach control

services for the majority of East Texas area between Dallas/Fort Worth and

Shreveport, LA.

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Gene Mann

Air Traffic Manager

903-643-4016

John Heath

Frontline

Manager

903-643-4018

Scott McCuan

Frontline

Manager

903-643-4024

David Skidmore

Support

Specialist

903-643-4023

Robin Reel

Office

Administrator

903-643-4015

Longview ATCT Organizational Chart

Longview ATCT is part of the Metroplex District in the Central Terminal Service

Area.. Other facilities in the Metroplex District are Dallas/Ft. Worth ATCT, Dallas

Love ATCT, Addison (Dallas) ATCT, Ft. Worth Meacham ATCT, Alliance (Ft.

Worth) ATCT, Waco ATCT, Monroe ATCT(LA), and Shreveport (LA) ATCT.

The following organizational chart depicts the structure of the Longview ATCT

Administrative Team.

So how do you find the air traffic control tower? If you come in on Interstate

20, take the Estes Parkway exit and follow airport signs. Take a right (South) on

Highway 322; go past the terminal building to first intersection (stop sign/red light).

Turn left (East) on FM 2011. Turn on the first road to the left (about 1/8 mile - Frank

Lucy Road). Turn left at first intersecting road and you’re on your way to the tower.

The gate will be closed/locked and you’ll have to call to let us know you’re here!! Be

sure to call if you get lost.

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Reporting for Duty Prior to ending training at the Academy in Oklahoma City, OK contact the Facility at

903-643-4015 during Administrative Hours, (0800-1630) to discuss the reporting date

and time for the first day.

Hours of Duty The first three to four weeks you will be assigned classroom training. Training

normally begins in the Tower Cab. You will work an administrative workday with

weekends and holidays off. Upon completion of your initial classroom training you

will be placed on an operational schedule. These shifts will vary and your regular

days off will be permanent days off.

Parking Parking is permitted in the gated facility parking lot at the base of the tower. An

access card is required for entry and will be issued by the facility.

Security All employees are required to wear their FAA ID badge while on facility premises.

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 Longview ATCT premises.

Building Access An access card is needed for all facility exterior doors and will be the same card

issued for entry to the parking lot.

Guests and Visitors Employees may have family members and guests visit the facility after obtaining

approval from management. The approval process and log in procedures are located

in our local directives and will be part of your initial training.

Cell Phones/Pagers Cell phones/pagers shall be set in the “off” position in operation areas due to possible

interference with NAS communications equipment.

Expectations of All Employees All employees are expected to come to work on time, be mentally and physically

prepared, be cooperative and professional, treat people with respect and dignity, do

not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination, actively

participate in training, be open to feedback, be an effective team member, and go

home and relax when the day is done

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About Longview

Longview is the central city of the Longview-Marshall Metropolitan Statistical Area.

It is located on the U.S. Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 80 corridor that stretches 275

miles through a chain of metropolitan

statistical areas from Shreveport-Bossier

City, Louisiana, through Dallas-Fort Worth.

Dallas lies 125 miles west of Longview, and

Shreveport is 60 miles east.

Longview is the visitors’ center for the rolling hills, lakes, and pine forests of East

Texas. The tranquility and recreational opportunities of East Texas attract weekenders

and vacationers from throughout the nation.

Longview as a Place to Live

Longview is the county seat of Gregg County and is the largest city in the Gregg and

Harrison Metropolitan Statistical Area.

There are 27 hotels and motels in the area with over 1900 rooms. There are 13 banks

in the area and three savings and loans.

The community has a

convention center, a modern

public library, the LeTourneau

University Library, the Gregg

County Historical Museum,

Longview Museum of Fine

Arts, R.G. LeTourneau

Museum, 25 movie screens, a

rodeo arena, fair grounds,

pavilions, and an exhibit building.

Longview is the regional shopping center for all

East Texas. The diversity of shops and goods

available in our community draws shoppers from

throughout the Ark-La-Tex. On the north side of

town, the Longview Mall with more than 80

merchants and restaurants offers convenience

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under one roof. Traditional, yet progressive, downtown Longview offers boutiques,

art galleries, fine furniture, and professional service businesses.

Longview has two major regional medical centers: Good Shepherd Medical Center

and Longview Regional Medical Center with almost 500 beds between them. Minor

emergencies may be treated at either hospital or at one of several private health care

clinics located throughout the city.

There are more than 100 places of worship, encompassing most congregations. Many

churches offer day care and school opportunities in addition to their worship

programs.

Along with its strong beliefs, Longview is a community dedicated to working and

playing together, and helping others. Many organizations exist from volunteer service

to neighborhood associations to clubs. For women, opportunities range from

professional organizations to family and special interest clubs to sport teams. Men's

organizations range from service-oriented international clubs to just-for-fun sporting

groups. And, there are Boy Scouts, CampFire, Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs of

America, 4-H, sports teams, and junior civic organizations for children.

School Systems

Longview has five excellent public school systems and many parochial and private

schools. Additionally, seven colleges are within 40 miles of our community. You will

find the following public school systems in the Longview area:

Longview Independent School District

Pine Tree Independent School District

Spring Hill Independent School District

Hallsville Independent School District

White Oak Independent School District

Parochial schools in our area are religious-based and funded primarily by tuition and

personal gifts. These schools include Longview Christian Academy, Longview

Christian School, St. Mary's School, Trinity School of Texas, East Texas Christian

School and Christian Heritage School.

Colleges and universities serve a wide variety of needs in our community and make a

big contribution to the good life in Longview. Kilgore College, a state funded, two

year college is located in nearby Kilgore and operates a branch campus in Longview.

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Kilgore is home to the world-famous Rangerettes and offers excellent computer, art,

drama, and technical degree programs.

LeTourneau University, a four-year nondenominational university, is considered one

of the finest schools in the United States. Their aviation and engineering programs are

ranked among the highest in both Texas and the nation. LeTourneau attracts nearly

2,000 students to this school in the piney woods because of its religious value-based,

world class education.

Longview University Center is a component of The University of Texas at Tyler.

Courses offered at the Center are being delivered by a faculty member physically

present in the classroom, via interactive television, over the Internet, or a combination

of these formats. The degree programs that are being offered at the Center are

designed to meet the educational needs of the greatest number of current and

prospective students, based on enrollment data, information from area community

colleges, and a survey of East Texas residents.

Located nearby are Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins and Texas State Technical

College, Wiley College and East Texas Baptist University in Marshall

Things to See and Do Around Longview

Longview has a fascinating history spanning the early years when cotton was king in

East Texas through the oil boom days to the present. Located in the heart of

Longview's One Hundred Acres of Heritage, the Gregg County Historical Museum

and the Longview Museum of Fine Art are favorite places of visitors and residents

alike.

The Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau publish a variety of brochures on

tourism venues.

The Longview community is blessed with a variety of performing arts organizations.

• Arts View Children's Theatre

• East Texas Symphonic Band

• The Longview Ballet Theater

• The Longview Community Theater

• Opera Longview

• The Longview Symphony Orchestra

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Longview serves as the hub for visitors to the East Texas area.

AlleyFest, begun in 1979 with 39 artists now includes

over 100 artisans, 40 hours of live music on two stages,

a large children's festival, a 3 on 3 street basketball

tournament, sand volleyball tournament, a certified 10k

runners course with 5k and 1 mile routs PLUS

outrageously good food.

The Great Texas Balloon Race, also begun in 1979 is the

first and largest such event in the state. This competitive

event attracts world class hot-air balloon pilots from

around the world who compete for points toward

National and International titles. A three-day event in

mid-July holds 5 races, two night time balloon glows

and is a fun festival with full carnival, air-shows, food

and commercial venders, live music Fri. & Sat. night.

The Freeze Your Fanny Bike Ride occurs each

February. The bike rides goals are to enrich the lives of

all individuals and to provide an environment of

acceptance; to encourage involvement in Special

Olympics throughout the community; to promote and

encourage the willingness to overcome limitations and

boundaries; and to provide an environment of equality,

respect and acceptance.

Light Up Longview celebrates the holiday season with one of the most dramatic

lighting displays in East Texas. The Gregg County Courthouse and grounds as well as

many block in Downtown Longview come alive with and thrill Longview residents

and visitors alike.

The S.E. Belcher Jr. Chapel and Performance Center

brings in a lineup that includes big names in music,

dance and musical theatre as well as local groups.

Longview's rodeo arena is the stage for a variety

of exciting rodeo action including the Longview

Rodeo in the springtime, the Juneteenth Rodeo,

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and the PBR Barrels and Bulls each August.

Each January, the Annual Boat, RV and Camping Expo, started in 1982, is the largest

boat and travel Expo east of I-35. More than 150

boats, 100 RV/travel trailers, and 50 ATVs and

motorcycles from East Texas are on exhibit during the

three day event. In addition to the Expo, there are

interactive activities such as a dog/retriever tank and

the KidsFish Tank, special exhibits and live

entertainment with special guests. The East Texas

Boat, RV, and Camping Expo provides the perfect venue for families from across

Texas to have a one-stop shopping experience for their outdoor recreational needs.

The Longview Kennel Club holds their annual AKC Licensed All Breed

Dog Shows in each year at the Maude Cobb Activity Center.

Longview has four golf courses. Longview's Parks and Recreation Department offers

year-round organized youth and adult activities from softball to swimming and tennis.

Some of the sports associations include: Deep East Texas Baseball Association,

Longview Girls Softball Association, East Texas Boxing, Longview Swim Club, East

Texas Little League Football, Longview Tennis Association, Fall Baseball of Texas,

PARD Youth Basketball, Greater Longview Soccer Association, Spring Hill Dixie

Baseball, Longview Boys Baseball Association, and the In-Line Hockey League.

There are dozens of state parks for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Several

nationally known fishing lakes in the area include Lake O' The Pines, Lake Fork,

Toledo Bend, Martin Creek, Monticello, and Caddo. No matter where you live in the

area, you are never more than 30 minutes from a major recreational lake. In fact, 33

public lakes offer fishing, boating, skiing, sailing, and swimming, almost year round.

East Texas is a favorite haven for hunters and woodsmen. Seasons include deer, quail,

squirrel, dove, and duck.

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East Texas Regional Airport Diagram