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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter 3

Great Falls Tower Organization Chart 4

Great Falls Tower Leadership Team 5

Great Falls Air Traffic Team 6

Great Falls Tech Ops Welcome Letter 13

Great Falls Tech Ops Team 14

ATC Training Instructor 16

Our Expectations of All Employees 17

FAA Policies 18

Great Falls Tower Yesterday and Today 19

Local Area Information 22

Great Falls Attractions 26

Great Falls Tower Airport Diagram 28

Great Falls Tower Directory 30

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Welcome Letter

Dear New Employee,

Welcome to the Great Falls ATCT!

Here you will have an opportunity to

work with an outstanding team of

professionals. Hard work and a positive attitude will make you a highly regarded addition to our team.

Integrity and character is required at GTF ATCT, as we safety and professionally meet the needs of

our flying public.

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 leadership. Our aim is to

create a cooperative, collaborative atmosphere and involve everyone in the process of making our

facility an exceptional place to work.

I look forward to working with you, and again; I welcome you to our team!

Sincerely,

Anthony J. Nunez, Air Traffic Manager

Great Falls ATCT/TRACON

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Great Falls Tower Organizational Chart

Tony Nunez

Air Traffic Manager

Chris Kidd,

Operational Supervisor

Phil Schwalbach

Staff Support Specialist

Patricia Jarrett, Program &

Management Assistant

Tim D’Amour, Controller

Ben Dodd, Controller Todd Knowles, Controller

Alex Marston, Controller Lindsey Nix, Controller

Raul Orrostieta, Controller

Garrett Gunnels, Controller Nick Hall, Controller

Jebb Huskinson, Controller Chase Lewis, Controller

Joseph Phillips, Controller Joel Poole, Controller

Jason Ruys, Controller Phillip Stubbs, Controller

Ray Peters, Controller

Michael Warner, Controller

Noah Reichert, Controller Bill Yonkin, Controller

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Great Falls Tower Leadership Team

Chris Kidd, Operational Supervisor

Philip Schwalbach, Staff Support Specialist

Management & Program Assistant, Patricia

Jarrett, reviews the daily logs.

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The Great Falls Air Traffic Team

Todd Knowles waits at the printer because he knows that

no job is finished until the paper work is done.

Mike Warner stands ready to serve, helping to maintain

the NAS and working with an outstanding team at Great

Falls ATCT.

Ben Dodd looks forward every day to learning more

about Air Traffic Control.

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Raul Orrostieta looks forward to another day

with the Great Falls Team!

Garrett Gunnels starts the day out right by

reviewing Cedar for updates before he begins

work.

Tim D’Amour looks forward to whatever the

new day brings because life is always

interesting and challenging with Air Traffic

Control.

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Bill Yonkin begins his day by reading the R&I

updates so he will be better prepared before he

begins duty!

Nick Hall checks his messages and tries to relax

during his break.

Jason Ruys stands ready to serve, helping to

maintain the NAS and working with an

outstanding team at Great Falls ATCT.

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CJ Guessett proudly stands beside the Air

Traffic Controller’s Code of Conduct.

Ray Peters prepares to meet the daily

challenges of being a professional air traffic

controller.

Joel Poole keeps his eye on the prize –

maintaining a safe working environment at

Great Falls ATCT.

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Jebb Huskinson stays sharp and always keeps

the Air Traffic Controller’s Code fresh in his

mind each and every day!

Noah Reicheert looks forward to the

opportunity to work hard towards his

certification and future with Great Falls

ATCT.

Phil Stubbs contemplates which Training

Course he should start next.

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Lindsey Nix focuses on improving her skills as an

air traffic controller at GTF ATCT.

Alex Marston reviews maps during training

exercises.

Chase Lewis reviews the manuals before training

even begins.

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Joseph Phillips checks for updates before he

starts his shift with GTF ATCT!

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Welcome Letter

GTF TechOps

Dear new employee,

Welcome to the Front Range SSC! We are the technical arm of the FAA, responsible for maintaining

and certifying the navigation, communication and surveillance equipment used in supporting the safest

and most efficient flying environment in the world. We are comprised of systems specialists located,

not only in Great Falls, but also in Helena, Missoula and Kalispell.

Our team of professionals is second to none, setting the standard for others to follow. We support

National Airspace Systems over thousands of square miles requiring intense dedication and teamwork.

Our mission is to deliver the best service possible and we constantly strive to build our relationships

with our many customers, including the National Guard, Homeland security, Airport Operations and

our local air traffic controllers.

We are excited to have you join our team and look forward to the skills, talents and experience you

bring to the group. I’m confident you’ll find this to be the best job you’ve ever had and will agree, if

there’s family in the FAA, it’s with the Tech Ops and Air Traffic folks right here in Great Falls.

Sincerely,

Todd H Lyons, Manager

Front Range SSC

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More of the Great Falls Team – Tech Ops

Joe Konesky

Dave Slaughter

Carl Lentz

Wade Ray

Dean Tanner Polly Howard

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Leroy Marion

Colby McNee Josh Munski

Larry Newcomer

Steve Bailey

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Raytheon Training Team

Dan Barrett is our Air Traffic Control Training Instructor at Great Falls, Montana. Dan looks forward

to imparting his extensive knowledge of air traffic control while guiding the training process of our

new controllers.

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Our Expectations of All Employees

• Provide excellent service

• Obey all the rules, all the time

• Treat each other well

Great Falls leadership team expects all employees to:

• Come to work, be on time

• Be prepared – mentally and physically

• Actively participate in training – communicate your needs to leadership

• Understand that training is your job – work hard

• Learn the leave policy and manage your leave appropriately

• Be cooperative and professional

• Treat people with respect and dignity at all times

• Take initiative

• Be accountable

• Lead by example – be a good role model

• Do not tolerate or engage in any form of harassment or discrimination

• Report any form of harassment or discrimination to the leadership team immediately

• Know your airspace, know your equipment

• Use prescribed phraseology

• Follow rules and procedures

• Be an effective team member

• Be open to feedback – provide honest information

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Policies

Reporting for Duty

Employees are expected to report for their assigned shift on time. If any situation arises that will

prevent you from reporting on time, call a front line manager at 406-454-7500. You will be given

information once you arrive at the Great Falls location. If you have any questions before that time,

please don’t hesitate to call 406-454-7510.

Hours of Duty

Your Front Line Manager will discuss your new schedule once you are assigned to a Team. Upon

arrival, policies will be discussed in detail and your questions will be answered then.

Parking

Parking is located directly in front of the building as well as along the fence to the South of the

building.

Security

Security is of the highest priority at all FAA facilities. Badges are to be worn at all time. A pass will

be issued once you arrive that allows you into the facility and parking areas. Your training and

orientation will cover this information in detail.

FAA ID Cards

FAA photo ID cards must be worn above and visible at all times when you are on the FAA facility.

Guests and Visitors

Guests and visitors must be approved ahead of time by either the Front Line Manager or the Air

Traffic Manager or designee. Each person must sign in, wear a temporary badge and be escorted by

an employee at all times.

Cell Phones

Cell phones must be in the off position while in the operational areas. This is strictly adhered to as an

interference with air traffic systems may occur if they are left on.

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Great Falls Tower – Yesterday and Today

Great Falls (county seat of Cascade County) is located on the scenic Missouri River less than 120

miles from the Canadian border, 93 miles northeast of Helena (the state capital), and a few hours drive

from Yellowstone or Glacier National Parks. The airport is approximately three miles southwest of

Great Falls.

Cascade County is located in west central Montana in the transitional area between the Great Plains

and the Rocky Mountains. At 2,698 square miles, it is the twentieth largest county by area with the

third largest population in the state.

What is today the Great Falls International

Airport was recommended to the City of Great

Falls in 1928 by the U.S. Department of

Commerce as an excellent site for a future

airport. In November 1928, the city acquired

640 acres of land and construction was started

on Runway 16/34, which was completed in June

1929. Development continued at a steady pace

for the next ten years, and in 1939 the airport

facilities included four runways, a large hangar,

and the familiar white administration building

that is currently used by one of the airport's

Fixed Base Operators.

In 1939, the Great Falls Airport Commission

appealed to Harry H. Woodring, Secretary of War, to locate an Air Corps squadron at Great Falls. In

1941, the Civil Aeronautics Authority provided money for the further development of the Great Falls

Municipal Airport, which was known as Gore Field.

During World War II the airport was leased by the U.S. War Department and used as a base for the 7th

Ferrying Command. During the war years, more than 7,500 bombers and fighter aircraft passed

through Great Falls on their way to the war fronts in Europe and the Pacific. While using the airport as

an airbase, the U.S. Army acquired an additional 740 acres of land and built many buildings and other

facilities.

In June 1948, the U.S. War Department deeded the airport back to the City of Great Falls with the

stipulation that the facility could revert to military control in the event of a national emergency. The

airport was released from this clause in 1961.

First Terminal - March

31, 1927

W. T. Lease, Reyn

Leedom,

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In May 1942, construction began on an Army Air Corps base six miles east of Great Falls. The base

(now known as Malmstrom Air Force Base) was known as the East Base and consisted of four 8,850-

foot runways with connecting taxiways leading to a parking apron. While the base was being built, the

Air Transport Command's 7th Ferrying Group was assigned to the Gore Field Municipal Airport.

Their mission was to establish an air route between Great Falls and Ladd Field in Fairbanks, Alaska,

as part of the lend-lease operations with the Soviet Union. In addition, numerous bombardment groups

were trained at Great Falls before the units were moved in 1943.

In 1948, the Soviet Union closed all land travel between West Germany and West Berlin. The United

States and Britain vowed not to abandon the West Berliners to the Berlin Blockade, but also realized

that any attempt to bludgeon a corridor through Russian lines could ignite World War III. Operation

Vittles was born, and Great Falls played a very important role in this drama. Operations Vittles was

the code name for the strategic airlift of supplies to a city of over 2 million, and Great Falls was

selected as the training site for Berlin Airlifts C-54s due to its favorable flying weather.

In 1975, the terminal at Great Falls International Airport was replaced and all runways, aprons, and

taxiways updated. With use of FAA matching funds, the Airport Authority performs annual

operations, maintenance, and capital improvements.

Today, the Great Falls Tower is home to over 20 air traffic

controllers.

The Great Falls International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is a

Regional Airport Authority and is the autonomous public

governing body of the Great Falls International Airport.

GFIAA recognizes the economic influence that airports have

on the regions they serve. The Authority is committed to

corporate style business planning to maximize economic

benefit to the region. The Authority is entering the second phase of a six-year strategic planning cycle

aimed at improving our business model and attracting aviation related businesses to the area.

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The results of strategic planning sessions have been dramatic. Results include but are not limited to the

following:

• Reestablished a solid engineering foundation • Streamlined and refined our organizational structure • Defined effective accountable business processes • Reconstructed 80% of aging infrastructure • Established key partnerships to affect region-wide economic recovery • Expanded FedEx Cargo in to a new 79,000 sf regional hub • Expanded general aviation infrastructure to support development of 20 new hangars • Attracted two new airlines serving two top markets with direct service • Attracted three new industry sectors to the Great Falls Airport (Distribution, Aircraft

Heavy Maintenance and Department of Homeland Security Aviation Surveillance)

The Authority’s business model offers unique opportunities for companies looking for fast track

expansion solutions. The full package of skills from “to-facility” scoping, design and financing are

available through the Authority’s development resources. Our partners at the City, County, State and

Great Falls Development Authority bring an additional menu of incentives and resources to assist

companies with expansion or new development.

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Local Area Information

A Brief History of Great Falls

Settled in the heart of Montana, the Big Sky Country, Great Falls is surrounded by spectacular natural

wonders and scenery. It is nestled between rich, productive farm land only miles away from the

majestic Rocky Mountains to its west and the Little Belt Mountains to the east.

The city was settled around the mighty Missouri River, one of nature's most magnificent waterways.

The Missouri River provides Great Falls with its name. As the Missouri cuts through the city it drops

over 500 feet in a series of rapids and five breathtaking waterfalls -- the great falls of the Missouri.

Great Falls is an exciting community of over 55,000 people with various recreational opportunities for

citizens and visitors alike. Great Falls, or

the Electric City, lies near the

geographical center of Montana, between

two National Parks. Great Falls proudly

serves as the Gateway to the Glacier-

Waterton International Peace Park and a

main thoroughfare to Yellowstone Park.

The Electric City has a long tradition of

history which began with the famous

expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1805.

They explored the newly purchased

Louisiana Territory filled with herds of

buffalo roaming the prairies. The Great Falls area had long been inhabited by tribes of Native

American Indians, mainly the Blackfeet.

Lewis and Clark were the first known white explorers

to catch sight of the "great falls" of the Missouri

River...they heard the roaring of the falls more than

seven miles away. Their expedition took nearly a

month to portage around the falls. Before the party left

in mid July of 1805, they celebrated the Fourth of July

in the new territory at White Bear Island. The stage

was set for the creation of Great Falls. It was ready for

a man named Paris Gibson. Gibson came west in May

of 1882. He made plans for a city, and then laid them

out before James Hill, a man of great importance in the

railroad industry. Hill gave his financial backing to Gibson, knowing that a city in such an area would

make a valuable connection for the railroads.

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Fun Great Falls Trivia

Great Falls First!

• Great Falls had the first fire bell in the State of Montana in 1887

• Great Falls was the first known community in Montana to elect an African American. In 1894,

William M. Morgan was elected to one of two open constable positions.

• Great Falls had the first woman newspaper editor in Montana. Martha Edgerton Rolfe became

editor of the Great Falls Leader in 1895, when her husband died of typhoid fever. Mrs. Rolfe,

daughter of the first territorial governor of Montana, was also the first white woman to live in

Great Falls arriving in May of 1884.

• Great Falls bought the first motorized fire fighting apparatus in the State of Montana in 1910

• Great Falls had the first black Public Library Director in Montana. Alma Jacobs was Library

Director from 1954-1973.

• In 1982, Great Falls hired the first female firefighter in the state.

Great Falls Claims to Fame

• Roe River — the world's shortest river

• Giant Springs — the largest fresh water spring in the U.S.

• Western Art Week

• Largest (indoor) Movie Screen in Montana (Civic Center Mansfield Theater)

• Most rapid temperature change registered in the United States (-32F to 15F in 7 minutes

January 11, 1980 NOAA)

• Explore! The Big Sky — National Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Signature Event

Great Falls in the Movies

These movies were made in and around Great Falls:

• Northfork (2003)

• The Slaughter Rule (2002)

• Holy Matrimony (1994)

• The Untouchables (1987)

• Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)

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Famous People who've lived in Great Falls

• Walter Breuning — world's oldest man

• Betty and Gene Burkland — land speed record holders

• Terry Casey — U.S. World Championship hockey team

• Dorothy Coburn — Silent Movie Actress and Stunt person

• Scott Davis — Twice Ice Skating National Champion and Olympian

• Dave Dickenson — football star, led the UM Grizzlies to national title

• Todd Foster — National Golden Gloves Champion and Olympian

• Pete Fromm — writer, four-time winner of PNBA book awards

• Tracey and Missy Gold — child sit-com actresses ("Growing Pains" and "Benson")

• Jim Kalafat — American Gladiator

• Mike Mansfield — statesman, Representative, Senator, Ambassador to Japan

• Dallas Neil — NFL Player

• John Petkevich — Ice Skating National Champion and Olympian

• Charley Pride — Country Music Star

• William Roth — Congressman from Delaware (Roth IRA) born in Great Falls

• Charles M. Russell — Western Artist

• Lones Wigger — 2 Olympic Gold and 1 Silver in shooting events

• Bob Woolf — NBA Mascot (in Mascot Hall of Fame)

• Jack Dempsey — boxing legend (1923 training camp in Verde Park)

• Brother Van — Early Methodist Missionary to the Native Americans

• Lewis, Clark and the other members of the Corps of Discovery (they lived in the area for

nearly a month)

Miscellaneous Information

Great Falls lies at 47° 30' N latitude 111° 18' W longitude (give or take for location in town)

Water, water everywhere. . . Great Falls has three rivers: Missouri, Sun, and Roe.

What Wind? On July 18, 1884, Mrs. Kate Beachley, who had just become the third white woman to

arrive in Great Falls, commented on how hard the wind was blowing. Everyone laughed. Later, Mrs.

Beachley realized that the "wind" was only a breeze by local standards.

Got Arts and Culture? Great Falls has nine museums/interpretive centers: Cascade County Historical

Society, Charles M. Russell Museum, Children’s Museum of Montana, Galerie Trinitas, Lewis and

Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum, Paris Gibson

Square Museum of Art, First People’s Buffalo Jump State Park Visitor Center, and Ursuline Centre.

On June 8, 1964, the iris became the official flower of the City of Great Falls.

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Great Falls kid-friendly in the winter: In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the City would flood certain

vacant lots so kids would have a place to ice skate. In the 40s and 50s, Fourth Avenue South was open

to traffic, except in the winter when a section of the avenue near Great Falls High School would be

closed so children from, what is now, the Housing Authority Main Site could sled the hill safely.

This is a brief view of the airport and surrounding areas.

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Attractions Abound in Great Falls

No matter what your preference, Great Falls offers a wide diversity of entertainment opportunities.

Great Falls is located just hours away from both Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.

Centrally located within the state offers the adventurous soul access to boating, skiing, horse back

riding, hiking just to name a few. Parks dot the city and include Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center,

Gibson Damn Overlook and Giant Springs. So, no matter what you enjoy doing with your time, being

in Great Falls offers you a smorgasbord of choices.

Here are a few helpful links...

Local Community

1. The City of Great Falls, Montana

2. Great Falls International Airport

3. CM Russell Museum

4. Great Falls Chamber of Commerce

5. Great Falls Public Schools

6. Malmstrom AFB

Finance

1. First Interstate Bank

2. Mountain West Bank

3. Stockman's Bank

4. US Bank 5. Wells Fargo

News

1. Great Falls Tribune 2. KRTV - Montana's News Station

Montana Area Travel

1. Montana Directory of Bed and Breakfasts, etc.

2. Montana's Official Travel Guide

3. Giant Springs State Park

4. Lewis & Clark Historic Interpretive Center

5. First People's Buffalo Jump State Park

6. Yellowstone National Park

7. Glacier National Park 8. Montana Recreation, Accommodations and Travel Information

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Glacier National Park is just

hours away!

A visit to Yellowstone

National Park is always

exciting!

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Great Falls Tower and Airport Area Map

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Photos of the Airport

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Great Falls Tower Directory

Great Falls ATCT/TRACON

2830 Airport Avenue A

Great Falls, Montana 59404

Telephone Directory

Front Desk ..........................................................................................(406) 454-7500

Air Traffic Manager, Tony Nunez .....................................................(406) 454-7508

Operational Supervisor, Chris Kidd ...................................................(406) 454-7531

Staff Support Specialist, Philip Schwalbach .....................................(406) 454-7532

Management & Program Assistant, Patricia Jarrett ...........................(406) 454-7510

Facility Fax ........................................................................................(406) 453-7736

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