TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter 3
Daytona Tower Today 4
Daytona Tower Leadership Team 6
Our Expectations of All Employees 7
Policies 9
Local Area Information 11
Sporting and Special Events 11
Restaurants of Note 13
Online Resources 14
Daytona Tower and Airport Area Map 16
Welcome Letter
Dear New Employee,
Welcome to Daytona Beach Tower! Here you will have the opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals who help make this 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 to our team!
Sincerely,
Marion A. Jennings
Marion Al JenningsDaytona Beach Tower and Airport Today
Daytona Beach Air Traffic Control Tower was commissioned on September 10, 1947 in an abandoned Navy Tower on top of a wooden hangar. In April of 1959 the tower moved into a new brick building located on the north ramp of the airport. The present Tower and Approach Control building was commissioned in 1986.
Daytona Beach International Airport is served by a number of airside and landside facilities. The airport has three asphalt runways: Runway 7L/25R (10,500 feet long by 150 feet wide), Runway 7R/25L (3,195 feet long by 100 feet wide), and Runway 16/34 (6,000 feet long by 150 feet wide). All three runways are served by full-length parallel taxiways. Airport instrumentation includes a Category 1 ILS and a MALSR approach lighting system (R/W 7L), a LOC BC Backcourse (R/W 25R), NDB, VOR and GPS approaches are available at the airport. The primary runway, Runway 7L/25R incorporates high intensity runway lighting while the remaining
runways have medium intensity lighting.
Current landside facilities include a 175,000-square foot passenger terminal building with six aircraft gates to accommodate scheduled airline passenger needs. The airport also has a 60,000 square foot International Arrivals building to serve international flights. The airport has three fixed base operators (FBOs) including Precision Air Services, Yelvington Jet Aviation and Sheltair. Each FBO offers all general aviation services including fueling, terminals and tie down services. Between the airport’s T-hangars and conventional hangars, there are 64 covered parking spaces for aircraft. Aviation services at Daytona Beach International Airport include customs, aircraft charter, sales, rental and repair, avionics sales and repair, avgas and jet fuel, rental cars, and restaurant facilities.
Daytona Beach Tower Organizational Chart
Marion Al Jennings Daytona Beach Tower/TRACON Manager Bruce W Blair Daytona Beach Tower TRACON Assistant Manager Dennis White Daytona Beach Tower TRACON Operations Manager Marvin Brager Tower/TRACON Plans & ProceduresMichael Lafrinere Tower/TRACON Quality Assurance
James Zeiler
Front Line Manager
Teresa Tennison
Front Line Manager
Joel Bowen
Front Line Manager
Michael Raulerson
Front Line Manager
Richard Lovell
Front Line Manager
Kelly Raulerson
Front Line Manager
Raytheon Training Services William Wallace Thomas Habrin David Tedford Donna Trott Karen Reid
Front Line Manager
Linda Chaney
Daytona Beach Tower Leadership
Al Jennings (Air Traffic Manager) is the facility manager for the Daytona Tower/TRACON.
Al was born in Monroe, LA. and grew up in a small rural community outside of Monroe, in Northeast Louisiana. He attended high school at Calhoun High Louisiana. He
attended college at Meridian State College in Meridian, MS. where he received his Associates Degree (AA) in Business Administration and later attended Barry University in Miami, Florida where he earned his Bachelors of Science Degree (BS) in Business Aviation Management and hopes to eventually complete his Masters Degree in Business Administration at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Al is a military veteran having served nine years in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1974. During this timeframe Al served in four different Air Force Commands, North American Air Defense Command (NORAD), Tactical Air Command (TAC); Strategic Air Command (SAC); and the Air Force Communication Services Command (AFCS). During his tenure in the military, Al worked as an NORAD Intercept Control Director and as an Air Traffic Controller in AFCS, TAC & SAC. His military
Al was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1974 and began his career with the FAA which has stretched over a period of four decades of Federal Service. Al started his employment with the FAA in Meridian, MS, as a FAA Air Traffic Controller at McCain Naval Air Station. Since that time, Al has served in seven FAA Air Traffic Control Towers, two FAA Regional Offices in Kansas City, MO and New York, NY, and FAA Washington Headquarters. During Al's career he has worked in all seven levels of air traffic control. He has served as an Air Traffic Controller, Facility Staff Specialist, Facility Front Line Manager, Facility Operations Manager, Facility Staff Support
Manager, Regional Office Specialist, Regional Branch Manager for Labor Relations and Systems Support, Assistant Air Traffic Manager, Air Traffic Manager, and Senior Advisor to the Director of Operations for the Eastern Terminal Service Area.
In January 2006, Al became the Air Traffic Manager of the Daytona ATCT in Daytona Fl.
Al is married and he and his wife Anita live in Palm Coast, Fl. Al has four great kids who range from 23 to 38. During his free time Al and Anita enjoy boating, fishing, golf and the full range of social activities that are available in the local Daytona area.
Our Expectations of All Employees
Daytona 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
• Not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination • Actively participate in training
• Know your airspace and systems, know your equipment
• Follow rules and procedures
• Be open to feedback – provide honest information • Be an effective team member
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 Front Line Manager at 386-226-3902. 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 and may not leave the facility, during their shift, unless they obtain management approval. Employees working administrative shifts 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 permitted in the facility parking lot. Employees must display their parking decal and FAA Identification credential to the armed gate guard to obtain access to the parking lot. Employees are required to update their vehicle information with the Administrative Staff.
Security
There are two security officers at Daytona Beach ATCT on duty 24 hours a day. The security officers make random patrols within and around the property.
Building Access
Security devises are utilized on all facility exterior doors as well as the doors to the TRACON, tower cab and other restricted areas.
FAA ID Cards
FAA photo ID cards must be worn and visible at all time when on DAB ATCT Property.
Guests and Visitors
Employees may have family members visit the facility after obtaining approval from management. After obtaining approval, the employee must advise the security officers of the upcoming visit, ensure the guests register at the guard house and must escort their guests at all times.
Cell Phones
Cell phones must be turned off position while in the operation. Personal reading material and electronic devices are not permitted in operational areas.
Local Area Information
Attractions Abound in Daytona
The beaches in the Daytona Beach area are always open and free to pedestrians! Cars are allowed on the beach in designated areas from sunrise to sunset depending on tidal conditions.
Twenty-three miles of Daytona beaches beckons beachgoers to relax and get a tan or participate in a variety of outdoor activities. On the water, jet skis offer high-speed excitement; kayaks allow a tranquil escape; and Daytona Beach fishing boats help you
reel in fresh catches. Daytona Beach accommodations offer a variety of options both on and off the beach for your Daytona Beach Florida vacation. Downtown Daytona Beach, a designated Florida Main Street City, demonstrates the perfect balance of historical preservation and modern progress. Beach Street, in the heart of Old Daytona Beach, proffers Daytona shopping with more than 100 shops, 30 Daytona Beach
restaurants and Daytona entertainment with numerous nighttime venues housed in beautifully restored buildings. Daytona Beach attractions add unique fun to your Daytona Beach vacation. Visit the Daytona International Speedway, home of the
Daytona 500 and Daytona USA, the ultimate motor sports attraction. Daytona Beach's cultural endeavors include world-renowned
art museums, community and professional theater and a full calendar of international festivals, art shows and concerts.
While Daytona Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach Bike Week and Speedweek are nationally known events in Daytona; international festivals, art shows and concerts offer a full year-round calendar of events.
Sporting and Special Events
The Daytona Cubs are a minor league baseball team based in Daytona Beach, Florida. The team plays in the Florida State League and is the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs major league club. The team plays at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, opened in 1946, the park seats 5,100 fans.
The team is currently managed by former Chicago Cubs catcher Jody Davis. Richie Zisk oversees all hitting duties. Bill Papierniak took over as general manager of the Cubs in 2004 and Derek Ingram is the radio play-by-play announcer and TV host for the Cubs. The Cubs have won four Florida State League championships, in 1995, 2000, 2004 (co-champs with the Tampa Yankees) and are the current ranking 2008 FSL Champions. Their fourth FSL League
Championship came over the Fort Myers Miracle, 3-1 in a five games series. Tony Thomas was the series MVP.
The historic ballpark opened on June 4, 1914 as the Daytona City Island
Ballpark. It consisted of a baseball field and a set of wooden bleachers. The park was renamed Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 1990 as the stadium served
as host to the first racially integrated game in baseball history. The visitor’s clubhouse down the right field line was built in 1993 to comply with Minor League Baseball regulations. The Budweiser Bullpen was unveiled at the 2007 All-Star game which was hosted at the ballpark.
Restaurants of Note
Charlie Horse Restaurant
810 S Atlantic Ave Ormond Beach, FL 32176 Phone: (386)672-4347 Fax: (386)673-5178 www.charliehorserestaurant.com Boondocks Restaurant 3948 S Peninsula Dr Wilbur By The Sea, FL 32127 Phone: (386)760-9001 www.boondocksdining.com Deadwood Saloon, LLC 1081 N US Hwy 1 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: (386)672-3040 Fax: (386)672-4430 www.thedeadwoodsaloon.com
Port Orange Steakhouse
3851 S Nova Rd Port Orange, FL 32127 Phone: (386)756-2660
Chart House 1100 Marina Point Dr Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Phone: (386)255-9022 Fax: (386)255-5362
Online Resources
Local Area Resources
www.daytona.com www.daytonabeach.com
Chamber of Commerce
www.daytonachamber.com
Housing and Relocating Assistance
www.daytonarealtors.com
www.daytona-beach-realtor.com
Local News
Volusia County Schools www.volusia.k12.fl.us
Daytona Beach Tower and Airport Area Map
DAB control tower and TRACON are co-located. The tower is home to over 75 FAA controllers and staff
Daytona Beach Tower Directory
The following list provides the most commonly used phone numbers within the Daytona Tower facility:
>> Front Desk
>> Facility Night & Weekend >> Manager’s Office
>> Emergency Contact Number >> Training Department >> Facility Fax (386) 226-3900 (386) 226-3902 (386) 226-3905 (386) 226-3932 (386) 226-3914 (386) 226-3903
