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Welcome to Federal Aviation Louisville-Bowman (LOU) Administration ATCT You are about to become a Significant Part of the World’s Best Air Traffic Control System in the World! Welcome Letter LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Louisville-Bowman (LOU) Field and ATCT LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Louisville- Bowman (LOU) Air Traffic Control Tower FAA/LOU ATCT 2710 Moran Avenue Louisville, KY 40205 502-479-3173 502-479-3173 fax LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Louisville-Bowman Field- Historical Register • In 1988, three adjacent buildings at the airport were added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Bowman Field Historic District. They are the airport Administration Building (1929; 1936-37), the Curtiss Flying Service Hangar (1929), and the Army Air Corps Hangar (1931-32). Since many urban airports are located in industrial areas, this verdant setting is unusual and contributes to the ambience of the Bowman Field Historic District. • The buildings of the Bowman Field Historic District are related not only by historical function and physical proximity, but by their Art Deco/Art Moderne styling and through the use of masonry materials such as brick, stone and concrete. • The dominant landmark of Bowman Field is its terminal, more commonly known as the Administration Building, appropriately styled in aerodynamic Moderne. As constructed in 1929, it was a fairly modest two-story structure with one-story wings, housing administrative and communications offices, weather station, and restaurant. During 1936 and 1937 it was nearly tripled in size. This was accomplished by demolishing the east wing and retaining the west and central sections to serve as west wings of the new building. The Administration Building faces an elliptical landscaped island surrounded by a driveway and paved parking area. LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Louisville-Bowman Field (LOU) LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Current Operations Louisville-Bowman Field Bowman Field is surrounded by tree-lined suburban neighborhoods, but accidents are relatively rare. As of 2008, the most recent two landing accidents had occurred in April 2008 and April 2002. Today, Bowman Field is home to hundreds of privately owned aircraft as well as several commercial operations, including Central American Airways, which opened its doors in 1946, Falcon Aviation (which can trace its roots to the old Louisville Flying Service that began operations in 1932), Kentucky Flying Service, and Louisville Executive Aviation. The Aero Club of Louisville, Inc. and the Glendale Flying Club also operate out of the airport. Several flight schools operate there as well. For the 12-month period ending June 30, 2007, the airport had 98,722 aircraft operations, an average of 270 per day: 97% general aviation, 2% air taxi and <1% military. There are 368 aircraft based at this airport: 82% single-engine, 14% multi-engine, 2% jet, and 2% helicopter Bowman Field is currently operated by the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Louisville-Standiford International Airport. LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration LOU ATCT • LOU’s authorized Air Traffic Controller staffing is 10, along with 1 Front Line Manager (FLM), one Facility Training Administrator (contractor), a Facility Administrative Assistant, and the Air Traffic Manager. Technical Operations personnel from Louisville-Standiford ATCT/TRACON (SDF) support our facility, providing installation, repair, and maintenance for our facilities and equipment, as well as surrounding installations and facilities. • LOU ATCT is a level 5 VFR Tower. Our airspace is classified as Class D while the tower is operational. The airspace reverts to Class E when the tower is closed. The tower is open from 0700 to 2200 LCL. SDF Approach provides radar service for LOU. LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Louisville-Bowman (LOU) Organizational Chart Air LOU NATCA Traffic Manager Representative Front Line Facility Training Administrative Administrator Manager Assistant Certified Professional Controllers and Developmentals LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration LOU Air Traffic Manager Kris began working for the FAA in 1989. She participated in an FAA sponsored internship while working on her bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. During the internship she was employed at Lincoln ATCT and Kansas City Enroute Center. Kris has been a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at Grand Island, NE (GRI) ATCT, Lincoln, NE (LNK) ATCT/TRACON, and Louisville, KY (SDF) ATCT/TRACON. At SDF, Kris worked as a Plans and Procedures Support Specialist for five years. In 2007, Kris began working at Louisville-Bowman (LOU) ATCT as the Air Traffic Manager Kristine M. Tucker Air Traffic Manager Kris resides in La Grange, KY (Oldham Country) with her husband Gary who is a Louisville-Bowman ATCT (LOU) Front Line Manager at Louisville-Standiford 502-479-3173 ext 121 (SDF) ATCT/TRACON. They have two girls [email protected] who participate in competitive swimming for the Lakeside Seahawks. LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration LOU Front Line Manager Marks began working for the FAA in 1987. He participated in an FAA sponsored internship while obtaining his Bachelor of Science Degree at Mississippi Valley State University. During his internship, he was employed at the Jacksonville ARTCC in Jacksonville, Florida. Marks has been a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at Greenville, MS ATCT (GLH) and Louisville- Bowman ATCT (LOU). During his career he has trained many current CPCs and performed duties as Acting Air Traffic Manager. In 2007, with the confidence and urging of his superiors, Marks became a Front Line Manger at Louisville- Bowman ATCT. Marks E. Cannon Marks resides in Louisville KY with his wife and two children. Marks spends as much time as Front Line Manager possible with his family and being a role model for Louisville-Bowman ATCT (LOU) his sons. Positively influencing the future is a 502-479-3173 ext 122 goal Marks continually sets for himself and hopes others will follow. [email protected] LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Facility Training Administrator Rennett was born and raised in Miami, Florida graduating from Miami Dade Junior College and Florida International University. Rennett began her FAA career in 1973 in the Airports District Office in Miami, as a secretary. In 1978, Rennett transferred to the Air Traffic Division and began her Air Traffic career in the Pre-developmental program. In this program, Rennett trained at Miami ARTCC, OpaLocka ATCT and Miami IFSS. Rennett decided to relocate to north Florida and, in August 1981, became a controller at Gainesville Non-Radar Approach Control (GNV) in Gainesville, Florida. While in north Florida, Rennett earned her private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying Angel Flight missions with other local pilots. In January of 1994, Rennett transferred to Louisville TRACON and worked as a controller there until her retirement in 2006. During her career, Rennett has always been actively involved in many technical committees, work Rennett Brunofsky groups, education pilot/controller forums and controller training. Currently, Facility Training Administrator- Rennett is a full time contract instructor at both Bowman Field ATCT and Louisville Approach. CTR Louisville-Bowman ATCT (LOU) Rennett is proud of her two children, Justin (17) who is planning an aviation-related career and working on his private pilot’s license and Kelsey 502-497-3173 ext 124 (16) who enjoys playing tennis, gymnastics and shopping. Rennett and her [email protected] family live across the Ohio River from Louisville in Memphis, Indiana. LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration Secretary Judy Green began working for LOU ATCT on March 16, 2009. She transferred to the FAA from the U.S. Geological Survey, Kentucky Water Science Center, Louisville, KY, where she was employed as the Administrative Assistant. Prior to her career with the Federal Government, Judy was an entrepreneur who operated her own business. Judy Green Judy resides in Louisville, KY with here husband, Larry, who continues to operate their business. Secretary They have two grown children; a son, who lives in Louisville-Bowman ATCT (LOU) Louisville, KY and a daughter and son-in-law, 502-479-3173 ext 123 who live in Cincinnati, OH. [email protected] LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration LOU ATCT Policies Reporting for Duty As a new controller, you should report to work at 8:00 am on your first day. Your start time may be adjusted thereafter during your initial classroom training. There is a “call box” at the entrance to the facility parking lot. When you arrive, press the ATCT call button. Someone will answer LOU Tower, just advise who you are and the gate will be opened for you. Please park your vehicle in the spaces off to your left with the other vehicles. The entrance at the tower front door has a “call box” for you to use to gain entrance. Hours of Duty During your initial classroom training, you can plan on an 8 ½ hour shift, with ½ hour for lunch. You may leave the facility during this ½ hour lunch break. Once you begin your on-the-job training (OJT), you will work an 8 hour shift. You will receive ½ hour paid lunch break. During your 8 hour shift, you may not leave the facility during your breaks unless you are on some form of approved leave. When you are on a break during your shift, you are expected to return to work promptly at the end of your break, and may be recalled early if needed. LOU ATCT Federal Aviation Administration LOU Policies Parking One secure parking lot is used for our parking. Parking permits are not required. Security and Building Access FAA ID cards must be worn at all times while in the facility. Facility grounds are surrounded by a secure chain-link fence with a gate at the entrance. Access to the gates and facility entry doors is provided by an electronic access card, which will be issued to you on your first day in the facility.