ORLANDO EXECUTIVE ATCT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter 3

Orlando Executive Tower Today 4

ORL Organizational Chart 5

Orlando Executive Tower Leadership Team 6-7

Our Expectations of All Employees 8

Policies 9-10

Local Area Information 11-14

Sporting and Special Events 15Error!

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Restaurants of Note 15-16

Online Resources 16-18

Local Area Map 19

ORL Airport Diagram 20

ORL Airport Photo 21

ORL Tower Directory 22

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Welcome Letter

Dear New Employee,

Welcome to Orlando Executive Air Traffic Control Tower (ORL)!

Here you will have an opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals that help

make us a great place to work. Through the training process, they will impart their knowledge,

skills, and positive attitude to help make you a part of this team.

All of us want to make your assignment to this facility as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.

Our aim is to create an inviting atmosphere and involve everyone in the process of making our

facility an exceptional place to work.

Congratulations on being selected at ORL. I hope you will find your career here both exciting

and rewarding.

Joy McAbee-Gard

Joy McAbee-Gard

Air Traffic Manager

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Orlando Executive Today

Orlando Executive Air Traffic Control Tower (ORL) is a level six VFR tower. Current traffic

count is approximately 150,000 a year. There are no scheduled Air Carriers at ORL but we have

an extensive mix of business jets, general aviation aircraft, helicopters and seasonal airships. The

airport is owned and operated by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) and is open

twenty four hours. There are two Fixed Base Operators (FBO’s) on the field, several flight

schools, a helicopter school and news and sheriff helicopters that are based here.

ORL has Class D airspace, which lies under the Orlando International TRACON (F11) Class B

airspace, creating a unique and complex operation. ORL’s airspace is approximately four miles

around the airport from the west through the east, with as little as two miles to the south due to

Orlando International Airport. The airspace vertically extends to fifteen hundred feet but is

further complicated by two shelves owned by F11.

The airfield layout is comprised of intersecting runways. Runway 7/25 is the primary runway,

6003 feet long, with an ILS established to Ry 7. Runway 13/31 is 4638 feet long and utilized

primarily if wind and weather dictate. There is a Southeast Practice Area located immediately

south of Ry7/25 that accommodates training helicopters and the airships that are based here

seasonally.

The Control Tower is operated between the hours of 0600-2300, seven days a week. Today we

have ten Certified Professional Controllers and six developmentals in various stages of training.

Staffing usually consists of two Certified Professional Controllers (CPC) opening, one CPC at

0800, one CPC at 1000, then three CPC’s on various shifts to cover the evening watch. When

you arrive at ORL you will be assigned administrative duty hours (0730-1600) for approximately

four weeks. During this time you will complete Orientation, Academics, Computer Based

Instruction and initial classroom training.

Upon completion of the above training, the Front Line Manager will assign you to a training team

and your schedule will mirror the training team schedule. Your schedule may be regular days off

(the same days off each week) or rotating days off (rotate every 8 weeks) depending on the

training team you are assigned to.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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Orlando Executive Tower Leadership Team

Joy McAbee-Gard and Rodney Taylor head the Orlando Executive Tower Leadership Team.

Below are their bios that outline career paths of these distinguished individuals and briefly

describe their personal interests and hobbies.

Joy McAbee-Gard, Air Traffic Manager

Joy was born on Enid Air Force Base, OK. She spent the

majority of her growing up years in northern Illinois and

Wisconsin. After four years attending various universities

she joined the Air Force in 1984 and began her Air Traffic

Career. Her first assignment was Kadena AFB, Okinawa

Japan. In 1987 she returned to the States and worked at

Edwards AFB, California prior to joining the FAA in

1988. Joy was a controller at William J. Fox ATCT

Lancaster, Ca. from 1988 until 1990. She then transferred

to Hi-Desert TRACON where she spent the next two years. In 1992 Joy reported to Las Vegas

ATCT where she was a controller until being selected as an Operations Supervisor in 1994. She

remained a Supervisor until her move to Orlando Executive in 2006 as the Air Traffic Manager.

Joy is married, has a seventeen year old daughter, a twenty two year old son and three step

children. Her children keep her busy attending indoor and beach volleyball tournaments. During

her free time she enjoys riding her Harley with her husband and camping on the beautiful beaches

of Florida. She also enjoys traveling and hopes to return to Australia and Japan where she was

fortunate to live in both of those countries during her youth.

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Rodney J. Taylor, Front Line Manager, Orlando Executive Tower

Rod was born in Lynwood California. He spent his youth

in southern California. He joined the Navy in 1984, and did a 3

year tour on the USS PELELIU (LHA-5) where he was able to

visit places like Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and the Philippines. He

was then assigned to NAS Point Mugu. After leaving the Navy

Rod joined the FAA as an air traffic assistant in Tucson AZ. He

later became an Air Traffic Controller with the FAA, and has

worked in the following areas (Greenville Mississippi, Memphis

TN, and Orlando FL). He was assigned as an Air Traffic

Controller at ORL in November 1997. Rod became the Front Line

manager at ORL in November of 2006.

Rod has been married to Sandi for 25 years, and has 3 children and a grand child on the way. He

enjoys running, computer programming and spending time with his family. His two youngest

children are in Junior High and keep him busy with different activities.

Rod enjoys living in central Florida with all of the different things available to do here. He

believes this is a great place to raise a family.

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Orlando Executive 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 • Be mindful and vigilant of safety and security issues

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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 Air Traffic Manager or Front Line Manager at 407-648-6290.

Please ensure you allow enough time to report for work on time.

Hours of Duty

Operational personnel are assigned to work 8 hour shifts unless assigned an administrative day.

Employees working an 8 hour shift are subject to immediate recall. Employees working an 8

hour shift may not leave the facility, during their shift, unless they have obtained management

approval. Employees should plan on bringing their lunch/dinner when working an 8 hour shift.

Employees working administrative shift are assigned an 8.5 hour shift and may leave the facility

for their 30 minute unpaid lunch break after obtaining management approval.

Parking

Parking is available in the facility lot at the base of the tower.

Security

The parking lot is fenced and the exterior of the building and the entrance to the lot is monitored

via CC t.v.’s.

Building Access

Proximity cards are needed to gain access to the parking lot and all facility exterior doors as well

as the door to the tower cab.

FAA ID Cards

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

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Guests and Visitors

Employees may have family members visit the facility after obtaining approval from

management. After obtaining approval, the employee must ensure the guests register in the

administrative area 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 operations area.

Dress Code

The mode of attire for the workplace is business casual. Examples of such clothing include

casual slacks, dress slacks, skirts, blouses, dress shirts, casual shirts with collars or

banded/turtlenecks and/or sweaters. Shoes shall be neat and clean; no flip-flops, flat sandals or

athletic shoes.

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Local Area Information

Attractions Abound in Orlando

The Orlando area is home to a wide variety of tourist attractions, including the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando. The Walt Disney World resort is the area's

largest attraction with its many facets such as the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal

Kingdom, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, and

Downtown Disney. SeaWorld Orlando is a large adventure park that features numerous zoological displays and marine animals alongside an amusement park with roller coasters and water park. Universal Orlando, like Walt Disney World, is a multi-faceted resort comprising Universal Studios, CityWalk, and the Islands of Adventure theme park. Orlando has also become one of the fastest growing retail markets in the USA with at least five major upscale department stores opening last year alone and more than 50,000,000 square feet (4,650,000 m²) of shopping space in Central Florida. Orlando has also been called Hollywood East because of numerous cinematic enterprises in the area. Until recently, Walt Disney Feature Animation operated a studio out of Disney/MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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Feature Animation-Florida was primarily responsible for the films Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, and the early stages of Brother Bear and contributed on various other projects. The Florida Film Festival in nearby Maitland is one of the most respected regional film festivals in the country and attracts budding filmmakers from around the world. In addition, the implosion of Orlando's previous City Hall was filmed for the movie Lethal Weapon 3. Orlando's in die film scene has been picking back up since Haxan Film's The Blair Witch Project (1999) and a few years later with Charlize Theron winning her Academy Award for Monster (2003). A Florida state film incentive has also helped increase the amount of films being produced in Orlando and the rest of the state. Film production news is documented on Green Room Orlando.

The Orlando Metropolitan Area is also home to a substantial theatre population. Several professional and semi-professional houses and many community theaters dot the area including Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival, Orlando Repertory Theatre (Central Florida's only Professional Theatre for Young Audiences), Orlando Theatre Project, Starlight Dinner Theatre, Mad Cow Theatre, Theatre Downtown, The Osceola Center for the Arts, Winter Park Playhouse, Theatre

Winter Haven, IceHouse Theatre, and Seaside Music Theatre. Orlando also hosts the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival every summer. Disney also has a cast theater company known as S.T.A.G.E. as well as Encore, a cast choir and orchestra whose

annual charity concerts have raised thousands of dollars. In addition, the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center brings national tours through town on a regular basis. Each

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spring, local theaters and downtown venues play host to the Orlando International Fringe Festival, which draws touring companies from all around the world as well as readings and fully staged productions of new and unknown plays by local artists. Also in the spring, Darden Restaurants sponsors a Festival of New Plays, hosted by Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival.

Shopping Malls

• The Florida Mall is the largest mall in Orlando, one of the largest single-story malls in the USA at over 1,849,000 ft² with over 250 stores, seven anchor department stores, and the Florida Mall Hotel & Conference Center tower.

• The Mall at Millenia is a contemporary two-level 1.2 million square-foot upscale shopping mall, including the world-famous department stores of Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Neiman Marcus. The mall is also home to Blue Martini, a popular trendy lounge and night club. In addition, IKEA Orlando opened adjacent to the mall on November 14, 2007.

• Orlando Fashion Square Mall is the nearest indoor shopping mall to Downtown Orlando. The mall features 4 anchor department stores and a 14-screen Premiere Cinema theater.

• Festival Bay Mall on International Drive is home to Ron Jon Surf Shop Orlando, Bass Pro Shops, Van's Skate Park, and a Cinemark theater. The Ron Jon Surf Park is currently under construction.

• Pointe Orlando is a 2-story outdoor mall on International Drive that features many shops, restaurants, and nightlife including a Regal Cinemas and IMAX experience.

• Prime Outlets Mall is an indoor and outdoor outlet mall on International Drive. The mall has recently been re-constructed and caters primarily to tourists.

• Orlando Premium Outlets is an outdoor shopping outlet mall that hosts many designer stores.

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Museums

• The Orlando Museum of Art is Orlando's largest modern art museum. Located in Loch Haven Park, the museum has ongoing exhibitions of American portraits and landscapes, American impressionist works, and art of the ancient Americas. In 2003, the museum hosted the world-renowned full exhibition of the famous glass sculptor, Dale Chihuly.

• Orlando Science Center, is a 207,000 square foot (19,000 m²) hands-on learning center with hundreds of interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. Images surround visitors on the giant screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome. Other attractions include the Body Zone, teaching health and fitness, as well as an observatory. The center has the largest refracting telescope in Florida. In 2007 the Orlando Science Center hosted the nationally-renowned exhibit "Our Body, The Universe Within" featuring real human corpses.

• The Morse Museum of American Art, located in nearby Winter Park, houses the world's "most comprehensive" collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, among its permanent exhibits. It includes Tiffany art glass, jewelry, pottery, and the chapel interior designed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. There is also an exhibit on the Tiffany home, and American paintings from the 19th century. The museum was founded in 1942.

• The Orange County Regional History Center Features exhibits and artifacts from the earliest days of the region to the modern day. Includes information on everything from the time of the Seminole Indians to the founding of the city to the Civil Rights era to the Disney period to today.

• Mennello Museum of American Art features a variety of American Art exhibits, mostly from the 20th century. The museum is located in Lock Haven Park.

• Cornell Fine Arts Museum, situated on the campus of Rollins College, features significant loans, recent acquisitions, and items from the Cornell's renowned permanent collection. Admission is free.

• Harry P. Leu Gardens, which is an inner city oasis covering 50 acres (20,000 m²) and features colorful annuals, palms, an orchid house, a floral clock and a butterfly garden.

• Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is an arboretum and botanical garden located in the heart of the University of Central Florida main campus in East Orlando.

• The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Central Florida is a non-profit museum and education center dedicated to the Holocaust during World War II.

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Sporting and Special Events

Orlando boasts professional teams in basketball, arena football, and

indoor soccer. Amway Arena is an indoor arena in Orlando, Florida.

It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment

complex located in downtown Orlando. The arena is home to the

Orlando Magic of the NBA, Orlando

Predators of the Arena Football League

and, the Orlando Sharks of the Major

Indoor Soccer League. It also hosts the

PlayStation Pro event on the Dew Action

Sports Tour and the Ringling Brothers

and Barnum and Bailey Circus annually,

along with various concerts and other

events.

Restaurants of Note

Emeril’s – Universal Studios CityWalk, 407-224-2424 www.emerils.com/restaurants/orlando_emerils/ Encompasses everything Chef Emeril Lagasse stands for; high energy, bold exciting flavors and an unforgettable experience. Victoria & Albert's – 4401Grand Floridian Way, 407-824-2591 http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/dining/diningDetail?id=VictoriaandAlbertsDiningPage

Indulge your discriminating culinary tastes at this elite, intimate and elegant eatery recognized by the nation's top food critics. This very-special-occasion romantic Victorian retreat offers nightly harpists, lavish décor, personalized menus and a long-stem rose for each lady. An exceptional prix fixe menu paired with world-class wines is prepared daily.

Seasons 52 – At the Plaza Venezia 7700 Sand Lake Road, 407-354-5212

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www.seasons52.com Seasons 52 is a casually sophisticated grill and wine bar that invites you to discover the sensational flavors of our seasonally changing menu. Our passion is to serve highly flavored meals that are better for you and focus on the best of each season. We use natural cooking techniques such as grilling over open fires to give our food exceptional taste with fewer calories than similar restaurant meals. Smokey Bones – 3400 East Colonial Drive, 407-894-1511

www.smokeybones.com

Smokey Bones features a rustic mountain lodge dining environment. The menu features genuine barbeque and other great American favorites; hand-rubbed, hickory smoked, fall off the bone barbeque, great burgers and steaks, fire-grilled chicken, and fresh salads.

Orlando Foodie Awards http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/orl-db-foodies-search-main,0,3242566.htmlstory Want to find the best restaurants in Central Florida? View the restaurants that won our ninth annual Foodie Awards contest, the Sentinel's salute to dining in and around Central Florida. Winners were selected in a vote of Orlando Sentinel readers. We also have included Orlando Sentinel Restaurant Critic Scott Joseph's picks in the same categories.

Local Area Resources

www.cityoforlando.net www.orangecountyfl.net http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando,_Florida

Community Volunteering

www.handsonorlando.com

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Chamber of Commerce

www.orlando.org

Local News

www.orlandosentinel.com www.wftv.com www.myfoxorlando.com www.wesh.com www.local6.com www.cfnews13.com

Public Schools

www.ocps.net

www.lake.k12.fl.us

www.scps.k12.fl.us

www.brevard.k12.fl.us

www.osceola.k12.fl.us

Housing and Relocating Assistance

www.realtor.com www.mlsfinder.com/fl_mfrmls/orlandoavenue

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Local Sports Teams

Basketball: Orlando Magic www.orlandomagic.com Baseball: Atlanta Braves www.atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ticketing/springtraining.jsp Arena Football: Orlando Predators www.orlandopredators.com Indoor Soccer: Orlando Sharks www.orlandosharks.com

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Local Area Map

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ORL Airport

This page has been redacted for posting on the web. It will be available in the guide you

receive from your facility.

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ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT PHOTO

Conveniently located only 3 miles from the business and financial center of Central Florida, Orlando Executive Airport is the perfect flight path for the corporate traveler. Convenient access to all of Orlando's major highways puts the majority of industrial and business centers within minutes of the airport.

Central location and a long list of amenities also make Orlando Executive Airport the ideal spot to touch down en route to any of the area's convention centers, major attractions, theme parks and beaches.

In addition, "door-to-door” service makes the transition from air to ground transportation easy and effortless.

Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)

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Orlando Executive Tower Directory

Orlando Executive ATCT 4599 ORL Tower Rd. Orlando, FL 32807

Administrative Numbers

Administrative Assistant-Terri Spaulding 407-648-6290

Administrative Extension 407-648-6790 Facility Fax 407-648-6828 Tower Cab Supervisor/CIC 407-281-9463

Manager Numbers

Air Traffic Manager – Joy McAbee-Gard 407-249-3981 Front Line Manager-Rodney Taylor 407-648-6790

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