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Santa Barbara ATCT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter from SBA Air Traffic Manager 3
Welcome Letter from NATCA Facility Representative 4
Santa Barbara Tower/TRACON Today 5
Las Vegas Hub and Santa Barbara Tower Organizational Chart 6
Our Expectations of All Employees 7
Policies 8
Santa Barbara 9
Attractions Abound in Santa Barbara 10
Restaurants and local favorite “hang-outs” 11
Housing and other resources 12
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Welcome Letter from SBA Air Traffic Manager
Dear New Employee,
Welcome to Santa Barbara Tower. Here you will have an opportunity to develop
your skills, while working with the outstanding team of professionals who make
Santa Barbara a great place to work. We know your positive attitude and a
commitment to your personal development will make you a valuable addition to our
team. I am confident that you will find your experience both personally and
professionally rewarding.
We want your time here to be enjoyable. Please feel free to ask questions and share
your thoughts to the staff and management team. Our objective is to create a
professional yet comfortable atmosphere that engages you and your passion. Your
participation is key to keeping Santa Barbara an exceptional place to work.
Welcome to the team!
Sincerely,
Mark A. Tellier
Santa Barbara Tower, Air Traffic Manager
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Welcome Letter from NATCA Facility Representative
Dear New Bargaining Unit Employee,
As the locally elected Facility representative for the National Air Traffic Controllers
Association (NATCA), and a Controller here at Santa Barbara Tower, I look forward
to meeting you. I would like to help make your experience here successful. So,
please feel free to ask me for any help.
In my elected capacity, I serve as the exclusive representative between management
and each Air Traffic Control Bargaining Unit Employee at Santa Barbara Tower.
Management will provide you with an Annual Notice of Employee Representational
Rights. I will represent you should the need arise.
I look forward to working with you as you progress through the training program and
become a Certified Professional Controller.
Sincerely,
Gordon R. Thompson
Santa Barbara Tower, NATCA Facility Representative
Contact: 1 (800) 266 0895 Ext. 19722
http://sba.natca.net
email [email protected]
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Santa Barbara Tower/TRACON Today
The state-of-the-art Santa Barbara Tower/TRACON was completed in 1998.
At 155 feet, the new tower is nearly twice as tall as its predecessor. Both the Tower
and the TRACON boast the STARS radar automation system. STARS is completely
digital, has triple back up redundancy and can track as many as 1,150 airborne aircraft
simultaneously. It is the most modern system available in the FAA.
The new cab boasts 525 square feet; and was designed collaboratively between labor
and management. The tower cab provides sweeping vistas of the Coastal Mountains
and the Pacific Ocean. You will find that the layout and appointments throughout the
rest of the facility provide ample work space for all employees; and are intended to
create a pleasant and efficient work environment.
The Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is the original “focal point” of the facility. Santa
Barbara airport serves Air Carrier, Air Taxi, Business Jet, General Aviation and
Military customers. This diversity of clientele makes the traffic interesting and
challenging. The commercial segment of SBA provides Non-Stop service to: Dallas,
Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, San
Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle, making Santa Barbara easily accessible to a
multitude of destinations.
In November 2005, SBA TRACON expanded the radar coverage to the north county
and acquired additional airspace. This allows our facility to provide approach control
services to the Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa
Ynez, Lompoc and Oceano airports.
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Las Vegas Hub and Santa Barbara Tower Organizational Chart
Santa Barbara ATCT falls under the jurisdiction of the Las Vegas District. The
following organizational chart depicts the structure of the District and the Santa
Barbara Tower Management Team.
Mark A. Tellier is the Air Traffic Manager and has 27 years of FAA experience in
Southern California. Todd A. Smith is the Assistant Air Traffic Manager, also with
27 years of FAA experience in Southern California. We currently have 4 Front Line
Managers, who supervise 15 CPCs and 15 Developmentals. The Developmentals are
trained by CPCs, and also an experienced contract staff.
Del Meadows Air Traffic Manager Las Vegas District
Mark Tellier Air Traffic Manager
SBA Tower/TRACON
FAA Facilities LAS BFL SBA GCN
RNO E10 VGT
FCT Facilities PMD VCV IFP
MHV WJF HND
Jeff Camara Front Line Manager
Frank Ferrera Front Line Manager
Mike Brown Front Line Manager
Alex Mikhalek Front Line Manager
Bill O’Connell Support Specialist
Plans and Procedures
As assigned Support Specialist Training and QA
Deborah Hopper Secretary
Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4
Todd Smith Assistant Air Traffic
Manager SBA
Tower/TRACON
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Our Expectations of All Employees
Santa Barbara 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
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Policies
Reporting for Duty
Employees are expected to report for work in a condition that allows them to function
at their highest level. In the event of an unplanned absence, notification shall be made
to the front office (805) 681-0534 for administrative shifts and to the Operational
Supervisor in Charge (805) 681-0116 for operational shifts.
Hours of Duty
The control tower is open from 6 am until 11 pm. Administrative shifts may vary but
are generally from 7:30 am until 4 pm. This allows a half-hour lunch.
Parking
Parking is allowed anywhere around the perimeter of the building inside the security
fence. The spaces on the West and South West side of the building are normally used
by Tech Ops and government vehicles. The gate in the front of the facility is activated
using a gate opener which will be supplied. The gate in the back can be used to exit
by pulling forward onto the pressure plate. Care should be used not to allow another
vehicle to follow you in to the facility confines.
Security
Security is every employee’s responsibility. You will be briefed on these policies.
FAA ID Cards
Initially, you will have a temporary ID card. These will be replaced with official
picture ID cards-which will be used to gain access into the building.
Guests and Visitors
You must coordinate with facility management to bring guests and/or visitors.
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Santa Barbara
SBA ATCT TERMINAL
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Attractions Abound in Santa Barbara
Welcome to the American Riviera...Where Life Itself is a Fine Art
Welcome to beautiful Santa Barbara, California: a great place to live and work!
Seductively nestled between the ocean & the mountains, Santa Barbara anchors the South
Central Coast of California with art, hospitality, natural beauty, and an appreciation for
taking life at your own pace.
From the Santa Ynez Mountains, down to the coastal plane that supports our
communities, out to the Channel Islands: Santa Barbara is truly a magnificent place to
live or visit!
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Restaurants and local favorite “hang-outs”
Elephant Bar Kahuna Grill
521 Firestone Rd 7010 Marketplace Dr
Goleta Goleta
805-964-0779 805-685-3711
Zodo’s Bowling and Beyond Ming Dynasty
5925 Calle Real 290 Storke Rd # G
Goleta Goleta
805-967-0128 805-968-1308
Beachside Bar Cafe Cajun Kitchen
5905 Sandspit Rd 6831 Hollister Ave # A,
Goleta Goleta
805-964-7881 805-571-1517
Sushi Teri Old Towne Tavern
1013 Bath St 261 Orange Ave
Santa Barbara Goleta
805-963-1250 805-967-2403
Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch Mercury Lounge
163 N. Fairview Ave 5871 Hollister Ave
Goleta Goleta
805-692-9200 805-967-0907
Panino La Super-Rica Taqueria
5666 Calle Real 622 N. Milpas St
Goleta Santa Barbara
805-683-3670 805-963-4940
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Housing and other resources
In anticipation for your arrival to Santa Barbara Tower/TRACON, we have
compiled a list of resources that we hope will assist you in your transition. We have
included hotels, rental information, and information about some of the surrounding cities
where you might choose to live.
The airport is surrounded by the City of Goleta; and lies 7 miles west of the City
of Santa Barbara. Some of the employees live in the Santa Barbara / Goleta area.
However, many people commute 45 to 60 minutes to live in an area with more affordable
housing. To the north are Lompoc, Santa Maria, and the Santa Ynez Valley. To the east
are Ventura, Camarillo, and Oxnard. Isla Vista is 1 mile southwest of the airport; and is a
community consisting mostly of college students and “working class” families.
The information here focuses on Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Santa Maria.
However, you are encouraged to research some of the other surrounding areas-as you
consider your living arrangements.
If you have any questions prior to your arrival or after you get to Santa Barbara,
please do not hesitate to call. The phone number to call during administrative hours (M-F
7:30 – 4:00) is (805)-681-0534. For after hours, the unlisted number (805)-681-0116 will
ring in the TRACON and may be answered depending on the availability of personnel.
Have a safe trip and we look forward to meeting you.
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Santa Barbara and Goleta
Websites about the area:
*-Remember to ask for government rate
www.santabarbaraca.com
www.santabarbara.com
Hotels: -Remember to ask for government rate
Pacifica Suites Best Western
5490 Hollister Ave 5620 Calle Real
Santa Barbara Goleta
805-683-6722 805-967-3200
Holiday Inn Ramada Inn
5650 Calle Real 4770 Calle Real
Goleta Santa Barbara
805-964-6241 805-964-3511
Extended Stay America Hampton Inn
4870 Calle Real 5665 Hollister Ave
Santa Barbara Goleta
805-692-1882 805-681-9800
Fess Parker’s Double Tree Resort Upham
633 E. Cabrillo 1404 De La Vina
Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
805-564-4333 805-962-0058
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Websites for Apartments:
http://class.newspress.com/sect/rentals
http://santabarbaraca.sbr.myareaguide.com/apartments.html
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/apa/
http://www.preferredrental.com/
Ventura
Websites about the area:
http://www.ventura-usa.com/
http://www.ci.ventura.ca.us/
http://www.laokay.com/VisitorInformation_Ventura.htm
Hotels: -Remember to ask for government rate.
Comfort Inn La Quinta
2094 E. Harbor Blvd 5818 Valentine Rd
Ventura Ventura
800-671-9207 805-658-6200
Pierpont Inn Four Points by Sheraton
550 San Jon Road 1050 Schooner Drive
Ventura Ventura
805-653-6144 866-716-8151
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Ventura
Websites for Apartments:
http://ventura.craigslist.org/apa/
http://rentals.venturacountystar.com/
http://www.move.com
Santa Maria
Websites about the area:
http://www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us/
http://www.santamaria.com/
Websites for Apartments:
http://www.santamariatimes.com/admarket/real_estate/
http://classifieds.santamariasun.com/