portland airport control tower/ terminal radar approach
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Portland Airport Control Tower/ Terminal Radar Approach Control
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents 2
Welcome Letter 3
Portland Airport and Tower 4
Portland ATCT./TRACON Organizational Chart 5
Portland Tower Leadership Team 6
Our Expectations of All Employees 9
Policies 10
Local Area Information 12
Sporting and Special Events 13
Restaurants of Note 14
Online Resources 15
Portland Tower and Airport Map 17
Portland Tower Directory 20
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Welcome Letter
Dear New Employee,
Congratulations on your selection and welcome to the Portland Air Traffic Control
Tower (PWM ATCT), Portland, Maine. Upon your arrival you will find an
outstanding group of professionals dedicated to providing great service to the flying
public, while continually striving to enhance their skills. The attributes that resulted
in your selection are those that make you a highly regarded addition to our team and I
am certain that you will make a positive impact on our future.
The entire staff wants to make your tenure at Portland ATCT as rewarding and
enjoyable as possible. Our aim is to create an informal atmosphere that involves
everyone in the process of making this an exceptional place to work.
I look forward to working with you and would like to welcome you again to our
team!
Sincerely,
Douglas R. Booth
Air Traffic Manager
Portland Tower/TRACON
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Portland Airport and Tower
The Portland area’s first “airport” was a private field off Route 1 in Scarborough.
Charles Lindbergh has selected this field for a landing in 1927, during his non-stop
solo, transatlantic, 82 city tour. Fog forced Lindbergh away from the airport 2 days in
a row. Finally he landed his plane on the sands of Old Orchard Beach. Lindbergh
visited 48 states during his tour, and was only delayed by weather in Maine. In 1933,
the Federal Works Project Administration (WPA) turned an old Portland hayfield into
an airport. The land owned by Dr. Clifford Strange, had been a make shift airfield,
called Stroudwater Field, and was used by transient pilots and barnstormers. The
airport created by the WPA, and later named Portland Municipal Jetport, consisted of
one gravel runway which was lighted by smoke pots.
A control tower was still 15 years in the future. Boston-Maine airways, Inc., whose
first Vice President was Amelia Earhart, made its first flight from Portland Municipal
on August 11, 1933. In 1937, ground was broken for Portland Municipal’s first real
terminal, a brick structure that is now the general aviation terminal building. In 1948,
a 16 foot square structure was built on top of the terminal to serve as an Air Traffic
Control Tower.
In 1969, Portland Municipal Airport became the Portland International Jetport. The
international designation was added because of the availability of customs and
immigration services. The present main runway was built in 1957, lengthen1966 and
again in 2006. The basic layout of the airport as it exists now was completed with the
opening of the current terminal building on December 8, 1968. Due to the expansion
of the airport and addition of a new terminal building, a larger, more modern control
tower was needed.
Construction of the Portland Air Traffic Control Tower was completed in 1975. The
five-story control tower is 72 feet tall and houses both the air traffic control tower and
the Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON). The approach control provides
radar service to Portland Jetport and eight (8) other IFR airports. Adjacent air traffic
facilities include Boston TRACON, Bangor ATCT, Naval Air Station Brunswick
Approach Control, and Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center.
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Portland ATCT/TRACON Organizational Chart
District
ManagerBoston
TRACON
Bangor
ATCT/
TRACON
Manchester
ATCTBostonATCT
Boston
TRACON
DouglasBooth
Portland
ATCT/
TRACON
CapeTRACON
Bedford
ATCTNantucket
ATCT
ProvidenceATCT/
TRACON
BurlingtonATCT/
TRACON
Michael
Wood
Front LineManager
Michael
Ratta
Front LineManager
Jeffrey
Messer
Front LineManager
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Portland Tower Leadership Team
Douglas Booth, Air Traffic Manager, Portland ATCT
Doug Booth joined the FAA in 1983, after serving 8 years in the United States Air
Force as an air traffic controller. His first FAA assignment was in Alburquequere,
NM. Other assignment locations for Doug included Lafayette, LA; DeRidder, LA;
Lake Charles, LA; Beverly, MA; Norwood, MA; Manchester, NH; and the New
England Regional Office.
Doug has held various air traffic controller and staff positions at Lake Charles and
Manchester ATCT’s. He also worked as a supervisor at Lake Charles Tower,
Beverly Tower, and Manchester Towers. He was also the Air Traffic Manager at
Norwood Tower.
Doug is a native of Michigan and enjoys supporting all of the Michigan college and
pro sports teams. He describes his personality as laidback. One of Doug’s outside
interests is basketball. He still plays and has recently taken up officiating high school
basketball at the varsity level and below. He is married, has 2 daughters and a new
granddaughter.
Michael Wood, Frontline Manager, Portland ATCT
October 1982, is when Mike joined the FAA. His first duty assignment was Portland
ATCT and upon facility certification he transferred to Boston Air Route Traffic
Center (ARTCC) where he enjoyed several years as a controller as well as served as a
Quality Assurance Specialist. When a first level management position became
available back at Portland ATCT, he requested consideration and was assigned to
Portland as an Operational Supervisor in 1992. He continues in this role at Portland
to this day and still enjoys this very much.
Born in Concord, New Hampshire, Mike is a native “New Englander”. As a child,
his family often vacationed in southern Maine. He feels quite blessed to be able to
call Maine his home while at the same time having a career that has provided for his
family. He resides a mere 7 miles from work in Scarborough, Maine. He is married
25 years with three daughters, two of which are in college and another beginning high
school. He spends much of his free time very active in the community, having served
on Scarborough’s town planning board for nine years. Presently, he is the Chairman
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Portland Tower Leadership Team (continued)
of Scarborough’s Town Council. Additionally, he enjoys playing ice hockey,
working in the yard and maintaining he home.
Jeffrey Messer, Frontline Manager, Portland ATCT
Jeff joined the FAA in March 1982. After successfully completing the required
training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, he was assigned to BAF Tower in
Westfield, MA. Jeff worked two summer tours of duty at Nantucket ATCT in 1989
and 1990. He transferred to PWM ATCT in November 1991. Jeff became a
Frontline Manager in December 2007.
Jeff is a native of West Springfield, MA. He graduated from West Springfield High
School in June 1974. He graduated from Holyoke Community College with a degree
in accounting and attended Western New England College prior to his career in the
FAA.
Jeff and his wife Dianne have four children and reside in Scarborough. Jeff served as
a member of the Scarborough Town Council for 12 years. Being a fitness enthusiast,
Jeff enjoys all sports (in particular the Boston sports teams) and working out. His
true passion is coaching the sport of track and field. One of the more interesting
experiences in his life was working as a casino manager on numerous cruise ships
over a three year period.
Michael Ratta, Frontline Manager, Portland ATCT
Coming to Portland in February 2009, Mike Ratta joined the FAA in 2003, as an
enroute controller with Kansas City Center (ZKC). Before the FAA, Michael served
as an air traffic controller with the United States Navy. While with the US Navy
Michael controlled on the USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Kitty Hawk, NAS Brunswick,
ME and NAF Key West, FL. Including his time with the US Navy, Michael has
worked all four entities of air traffic-flight planning, tower, approach, and enroute.
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Portland Tower Leadership Team (continued)
Michael grew up in Jericho, a small town near Burlington, Vermont. At the age of 18
he was able to travel around the world enjoying many different countries. He and his
wife married in 1999, and now have 5 young children. In Michael’s spare time he
loves being outdoors with his family. Some of his hobbies include hiking, canoeing,
fishing, and camping. In Michael’s future he and his wife hope to hike the entire
length of the Long Trail.
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Our Expectations of All Employees
Portland Tower leadership team expects all employees to:
• Come to work, be on time
• Be prepared – mentally and physically
• Be cooperative and professional
• Treat people with respect and dignity
• Take initiative
• Approach learning proactively
• Be accountable
• Be a good role model
• Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination
• Follow rules and procedures
• Be open to feedback – provide honest information
• Be an effective team member
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Policies
Reporting for Duty
Upon reporting for duty, employees are assigned at least 2 weeks of administrative
shifts, Monday thru Friday, 0800 to 1630, while they complete initial classroom/lab
studies of local procedures. After completing administrative requirements,
employees are assigned to a team with a designated primary and secondary On-The-
Job (OJT) Instructor to receive OJT.
Hours of Duty
Portland Tower hours of operation are from 0545 to 2400 daily. The first shift of the
day begins at 0530. Portland tower kitchen/break room is equipped with food storage
capability in the refrigerator and a small preparation area with stovetop and
microwave heating available. All employees are expected to remain on site during
their scheduled tour of duty, unless they are released in an approved leave status.
The expectation is to keep operational position duties to less than 2 hours at one time,
with a short (20-minute) break between position assignments. All personnel are
afforded an opportunity for a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break on each shift.
Parking
Portland Tower is a gated facility that requires either keycard or advance permission
access. A key card will be issued to each employee upon reporting for duty. There
are no permits required for parking at the facility.
Security
Security is the responsibility of all persons assigned to Portland Tower. It is expected
that the employees of Portland Tower will either challenge or report anyone not
displaying proper FAA credentials (ID). All personnel are expected to report
anything they observe as suspicious to the Controller-In-Charge (CIC) or Frontline
Manager (FLM) in charge.
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Policies (continued)
Building Access
Building and operational area access is permitted by keycard use only.
FAA ID Cards
All personnel must display identification credentials, at all times. Those arriving for
duty without an FAA ID, must obtain a temporary ID from either the Administrative
Office or from the shift CIC/FLM. Upon initial arrival, all new employees will
complete an FAA ID application, provided by the Administrative Assistant, prior to
issuance of a permanent ID credential.
Guests and Visitors
All visitors to the Portland ATCT require advance coordination and permission from
the Air Traffic Manager, either directly or through a Frontline Manager.
Cell Phones
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in the air traffic operating
areas. The receipt or placement of non-operational phone calls while on position, is
prohibited.
Medical
All air traffic controllers are required to complete an annual physical. Physical
examinations are scheduled by the Administrative Assistant annually on your birth
month.
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Local Area Information
Portland Profile
In Greater Portland, you’ll absolutely experience the quintessential Maine coast –
plus a whole lot more? In 2007, Frommer’s Travel Guides named Portland on of the
top twelve “surprising, thriving and emerging world travel destinations”, citing the
city’s “fantastic mix of culture and education” and impressive amount of first rate
restaurants” among its plusses.
Surrounded by water, jutting out into
island–studded Casco Bay, Portland
offers some of the best water access to
islands, historic forts and lighthouses
in Maine.
Portland’s official Arts District runs
along a stretch of Congress Street, the
main thoroughfare that connects the
East and West End neighborhoods, but
the city’s flourishing art scene knows
no bounds. Performance arts also
energize the Greater Portland region
year-round. The summer skies are filled with concerts and the Old Port comes to life
at night with eclectic music from jazz, to indie rock, bluegrass and hip-hop. Portland
has its own symphony orchestra, chamber music quartet, professional theater, and
dance troupes.
Within 10 minuets of downtown Portland you can glide in a canoe through the state’s
largest salt marsh, swim at a state beach, bird watch on a nature sanctuary and
photograph Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine
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Sporting and Special Events
Portland boasts professional teams in
baseball (AA), hockey (AHL) and
basketball (2009-2010)(D-league).
The Sea Dogs are Portland’s first
professional baseball team since 1949
when the Pilot’s called Portland home.
The Sea Dogs began play in 1994, and
average nearly a half-million
spectators per year at Sea Dog stadium
in the downtown Portland area.
The Portland Pirates organization is one of the American Hockey League's most
longstanding franchises. Since the 1993-94 season more than 300 players have pulled
on a Pirates' jersey. The Pirates play their home games in downtown Portland at the
Portland Civic Center. The Portland Red Claws will be new to Portland for the 2009-
2010 season playing their home games at the Portland Expo Center.
From sporting events to special events, Portland hosts all kinds. In June, Portland
hosts the Old Port Festival, the Greek Heritage Festival and the Windjammer Days
Festival. One of the areas favorite summer events is the Yarmouth Clam Festival
held in nearby Yarmouth every July.
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Restaurants of Note
Bull Feeney’s – 375 Fore Street, Portland, 207-773-7210
www.bullfeeneys.com
This is a kind and friendly restaurant, boasting the bst imported and local craft brews.
$3 Deweys – 241 Commercial Street, Portland, 207-772-3310
www.3dollardeweys.com
Portland’s “Original Ale House”. Opened their doors in 1982, they strive to provide
their patrons with a comfortable environment in which to enjoy great food, beer and
company.
DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant – 25 Long Wharf, Portland, 207-772-2216
www.dimillos.com
Originally a car ferry that was converted into an floating restaurant in 1980. Famous
for the freshest seafood, choice cuts of meat, and Italian fare.
Gilbert’s Chowder House – 92 Commercial Street, Portland, 207-871-5636
www.gilbertschowderhouse.com
Known, of course, for it’s award winning chowder and local micro brews. Proudly
serves fresh seafood every day, the “Downeast Way”.
Gritty McDuffs Brewing Company - 396 Fore Street, Portland, 207-772-2739
www.grittys.com
Opened in 1988 it became Maine's first brew pub since prohibition and a leader in the
state's microbrew revolution. Since then, locals of every stripe and visitors from
around the world have been enjoying fine, small-batch ales brewed on-premise, great
pub fare and a real old world pub atmosphere.
Saltwater Grille – 231 Front Street,
South Portland, 207-799-5400
www.saltwatergrille.com Offering a panoramic view of Portland
and it’s harbor. Great atmosphere and
some of the best seafood in the entire
area.
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Online Resources
Local Area Resources
www.portlandmaine.com
www.visitportland.com
Community Service
www.maineservicecommission.gov
Chamber of Commerce
www.portlandregion.com
www.2chambers.com/portland.htm
Housing and Relocating Assistance
www.mymaineproperty.com
www.midcoastalmainerealestate.com/maine-relocation/
Local News
www.pressherald.mainetoday.com
www.wcsh6.com
www.wmtw.com
www.wgme.com
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Online Resources (continued)
Portland County Schools
www.portlandschools.com
www.visitportland.com/schoolscolleges.aspx
Local Sports Teams
Baseball: Portland Sea Dogs www.portlandseadogs.com
Basketball: Portland Red Claws www.portlandredclaws.com
Hockey: Portland Pirates www.portlandpirates.com
Sports Leagues
Soccer League: www.soccermaine.com
Baseball League: www.unpage.org/maine/me-dist.htm
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Portland Tower and Airport Area Map
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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Photos of the Airport
Below is a photos of the Portland Jetport newly constructed parking garage .
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Portland Tower Directory
The primary phone number for the Portland Air Traffic Control Tower is (207) 775-
0602. The following list provides the most commonly used phone
numbers/extensions within the Portland Tower facility:
� Administrative Assistant (Cathy McCallum)
� Watch Supervisor (TRACON)
� Tower CIC
� Manager’s Office
� Training Department
� Emergency Contract Number
� Facility Fax
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(207) 780-3396
(207) 775-0325
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