Erie Air Traffic Control Tower
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter
Erie Tower Today
Airport History
Erie Tower Organizational Chart
Erie Tower Leadership Team
Our Expectations of All Employees
Policies
Local Area Information
Restaurants of Note
Online Resources
Erie Tower Airport & Airspace Map
Erie Tower Directory
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Welcome Letter
Dear New Employee,
Congratulations and welcome to Erie Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)! Here you
will have an opportunity to work with an outstanding team of professionals that help
make us 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 again to our
team!
Sincerely,
Dana J. Young
Erie ATCT
Air Traffic Manager
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Erie Tower Today
Erie International Airport, Tom Ridge Field (ERI), is located 6 miles southwest of the
city of Erie, Pennsylvania, in Millcreek Township. The Airport property is owned by
the city of Erie. Field elevation is 733 feet. The beautiful shoreline of Lake Erie is
approximately 1 1/2 miles north of the airport. Erie is midway between Buffalo, New
York and Cleveland, Ohio, and about 120 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Erie's population is about 104,000 making it the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania.
The Facility operates from 0600-2400 local time. The Tower is situated atop the
terminal building. The Tracon is located on the second floor of the Terminal
Building along with the Administrative Offices. The Break Room is located on the
third floor.
Erie ATCT has the unique distinction of working Air Traffic in three different states
(Pennsylvania, New York, & Ohio) and two Countries (United States and Canada).
Airport History
In the early 1920’s Erie’s Griswold started a small airfield at the intersection of West
Lake Road and Asbury Road. In 1925 the US Department of Commerce, Airways
Section, Office of the Chief of Air Services, Washington, D.C. licensed the Griswold
Landing Field as a Commercial Airport under the name of Great Lakes Airways, Inc.,
PA. That was eight years before the establishment of the Civil Aeronautics
Administration (CAA), the forerunner of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The airport was among the earliest in the nation to be licensed as a commercial
airport. The Airport today holds an official copy of the Aeronautical Bulletin
detailing the information on Griswold
Landing Field.
In 1929 Carl Litzenberger and Fred
Downing Jr., using land owned by Downing,
and renting additional land at the airport,
began operating an airport at the present site
of the Erie International Airport.
On January 15, 1936 the mayor, Charles R.
Barber announced that the City of Erie
planned to sponsor under the Work Projects
Administration, a Class A – 1 Municipal Airport for Erie, which would meet all
government flying regulations. Through an agreement with the owners of the property
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they had agreed to deed their holdings to the City and in turn would be given a Lease
to operate the proposed municipal airfield. The City had agreed to sponsor the
project, which would cost a few thousand dollars for the City’s share of the project.
In March of 1936 it was announced that engineers of the Federal Government were to
make a survey of the field and that the Work Projects Administration had estimated
an approximate cost of $491,000 for the project which the City and County would
spend a combined amount of approximately $25,000. On April 16, 1936 it was
announced that The Federal Government approved the Class A – 1 airport for Erie.
On April 25, 1936 the City of Erie and County divided the cost to purchase an
additional 32.47 acres, more or less, of land adjoining Port Erie on the West Lake
Road from Earl Deighton for approximately $11,000 in order to receive a class A –1
rating for the Erie field by the United States Department of Commerce and the Work
Projects Administration Pennsylvania Bureau of Aeronautics.
On May 21, 1936 the Airport began
improvements under the Works Projects
Administration and continued through 1946,
the city bought adjacent lands, expanded the
field and installed a drainage system,
constructed hard surface runways and a
hangar which was used to house up to 26
planes and was 80 ft. by 120 ft. The original
terminal building was located at the west end of the airport off of Asbury Road.
On September 24, 1937 the first passenger plane took off for New York. The first
airmail to be picked up in Erie was on Thursday, May 19, 1938 by American Airlines.
Thirty planes from Erie City and County, Meadville, Warren, Sheffield, Titusville,
Corry, North East, Mercer, Greenville and other nearby ports participated by
collecting mail and delivering it to the Erie Airport on Wednesday, May 18, 1938.
The pilots were only licensed for one day to carry mail for the celebration of the new
airmail service in Erie.
In 1947 the airport became one of the first in the
nation to install an Instrument landing System (ILS).
The second ILS was installed in December of 1951,
which made Erie among the first airports of its size
in the nation to have two operating ILS units.
Under new administration the Airport began
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scheduled passenger service in 1953 by Capital Airlines, followed in 1955 by
Allegheny Airlines and in 1956 Mohawk Airlines began service. In 1964 lake Central
Airlines became the forth-commercial carrier operation but Capital ceased operations.
In 1965 lake Central began the first turbo-prop air service, followed in 1966 by
Mohawk and in 1969 by Allegheny Airlines.
Construction began on the terminal building on
October 3, 1956 at a cost of $6,660,000 and was
built by E.E. Austin and Son of Erie, PA. It was
constructed of brick, aluminum and glass. It was 225
ft. by 70 ft. and constructed so future expansion
could be carried out easily. The control tower was built four stories high. The control
tower opened for business on December 17, 1957 and the terminal opened for
business on September 4, 1958 with a dedication on September 6 and 7, 1958. More
than 50,000 people went to view the Airport Terminal at its dedication.
On May 26, 1973 a Runway Expansion project was
awarded to Mayer Brothers Construction Company
at a cost of $888,510. The 6,000’ runway 6-24 was
extended an additional 500’ and included some
extensions to adjoining taxiway work.
On September 20, 1973 a new wing was built on the
second floor of the terminal for the Federal Aviation
Administration Air Traffic Division and the Federal Aviation Administration Airways
Facilities Division at a cost of $180,000.
The Erie International Airport purchased two
buildings, Fenestra and Penn-Brass on the south
side of the airport on West 12th street. The
Fenestra building was purchased in May of 2000
and Penn-Brass was purchased on April 10, 2000. These buildings will be turned into
an International Freight Center.
Future projects include improvements in the air operations area, the Powell Avenue
relocation project, and the extension of the main runway by 1,920 feet.
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Erie Tower Organizational Chart
The following organizational chart depicts the structure of the Erie Tower Team.
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Erie Tower Manager
Dana Young, Air Traffic Manager, Erie Tower
Dana Young joined the FAA in 1983 as a CoOp Student, now referred to as the CTI
Program. During this time he worked at
Pittsburgh, PA as an ETG operator and
performed the duties of an Air Traffic
Assistant. Upon completing the Co-Op
program and the Academy he was an Air
Traffic Controller in Charleston, WV. After
spending a few years at Charleston he
transferred to Erie, PA as an Air Traffic Controller. During his time at Erie he has
served as a Controller, Training Specialist, Temporary Supervisor details and the
Manager.
Dana is a native of Greenville, PA. Dana enjoys travel, spending time with his family
and working with Youth both through his Church and as an Exchange Student
Coordinator. He has been an Exchange Student Coordinator for over 15 years and
places Exchange Students from Foreign Countries in his and other homes. With this
passion of his it has afforded him the opportunity to travel.
Dana is married to Connie and has four children, Jennifer, Jay, Brittany, & Philip and
three grandchildren, Alana, Devin, & Maddex.
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Our Expectations of All Employees
Erie 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
When given study time use it wisely
Know your airspace and 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
Prior to ending training at the Academy in Oklahoma City, OK contact the Facility at
814-833-0841 during Administrative Hours, (0800-1630) to discuss the reporting date
and time for the first day.
Hours of Duty
The first two to three
weeks you will be
assigned classroom
training. And will work an
8-½ hour workday with
weekends and holidays
off. Upon completion of
your initial classroom
training you will be
assigned a schedule that
will match your Primary
Instructor. These shifts
will vary and your regular days off will be either permanent or rotating days off.
Parking
Employee parking is provided in the parking lot west of the terminal building, just
past the VIP parking area. A sticker will be obtained for your vehicle on the first day.
Security
Access Tabs are issued to each employee on their first day and these Tabs will give
you access to the Facility. Also each employee will be given the Cipher Lock
combinations on their first day
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It will be available in the guide you receive from your facility.
Local Area Information Erie Profile
The Pennsylvania lake port city of Erie is located in the northwest corner of the state
along the shore of the lake for which it is named, Lake Erie, a name which is derived
from Eriez Indian tribe. Erie was once known as the Gem City but has more recently
become known as the
Flagship City due to the
presence of the U.S. Brig
Niagara, flagship of
Commodore Oliver
Hazard Perry. The city is
connected to the Interstate
Highway system,
receiving the benefit of
service from Interstates I90, I-86, and I-79. Other
major roads servicing Erie include U.S. Routes 19 and 20
and Pennsylvania State Highway 5. First settled in the
latter half of the 18th century by both French and English
settlers, Erie was founded in 1795 and immediately
became a significant port, which focused initially on the
salt trade. One of the city's proudest historical moments
occurred in 1813, when Commodore Oliver Perry, whose
ships were mostly built in Erie, defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during
the War of 1812. After the American Revolution, the city emerged as a maritime
center and later as a railroad hub during America's westward expansion. By the 20th
century, Erie had transformed itself to a large industrial center, focusing largely on
iron and steel manufacturing. No longer reliant on heavy manufacturing, Erie today
has begun to attract a more diverse mix of mid-sized industries. Small steel and
plastic plants have emerged as driving forces in the city's economy, along with a
robust service sector largely focused on tourism.
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Erie Attractions
Erie is brimming with places of interest for both culture and recreation. One of the
regions’ major cultural arts centers is the Warner Theatre. Commissioned by the
Warner Brothers in 1929, the venue is home to several professional and amateur
performing-arts groups; the most significant is the Erie Philharmonic, one of the
oldest symphony orchestras in the country. The Erie Art Museum, housed in a former
U.S. Customs House, features a wealth of changing art exhibits focusing largely on
modern art and folk art. The Erie Children’s Museum, geared towards visitors aged 2
to 12, offers a wide variety of interactive displays in the areas of science and the
humanities. Presque Isle State Park boasts 7 miles of beaches and 11 miles of hiking
trails, and offers cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and ice-skating in winter. Annual
events in the city include the Erie Summer Festival of the Arts, and the Wine Country
Harvest Festival.
Erie boasts a long history of various semi-pro and professional sports teams. Current
residents of the city include the Erie SeaWolves, a minor league baseball team which
plays in the Eastern League. The SeaWolves are the
Class double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's
Detroit Tigers. Also in town are the Erie Otters, a
junior community-based hockey team playing in the
Ontario Hockey League. The Otters play their games in
the city's Tullio Arena. Erie is also home to the Erie
Freeze, a professional indoor football team which plays
in the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA).
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Dining – Restaurants,
Grills, Pubs & Taverns
Celebrities at The Station
Dinner Theatre
4940 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-864-2022
Alto Cucina
3531 West Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16505
814-835-3900
www.altocucina.com
Calamari's Squid Row
814-459-4276
Colao's Ristorante
814-866-9621
Colony Pub & Grille
814- 838-2162
Crowley's Restaurant
Applebee's Neighborhood
Restaurants
2911 West 12th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814-838-1144
www.applebees.com
Bayfront Grille at the
Sheraton Hotel
55 West Bay Drive
Erie, PA 16507
814-454-2005
www.sheratonhotels.com/eriebayfront
8844 Route 18
Cranesville, PA 16410
814-774-8450
www.crowleysrestaurant.com
Damon's Grill
7165 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-866-7424
www.scottenterprises.org
Doc Holliday's Country Bar &
Grill
814-868-3627
Docksider Bar & Restaurant
Benjamin's at the Avalon
16 West 10th Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-459-2220
www.avalonerie.com
Bertrand's Bistro
18 North Park Row
Erie, PA 16501
814-871-6477
www.bertrandsbistro.com
814-879-0708
El Canelo's Mexican
Restaurant
814-860-8187
Fox n Hound English Pub &
Grille
814-864-5589
George's Restaurant
Bootleggers Restaurant and
Bar
814-455-0860
814-899-4040
Hibachi Japanese Steak & Sea
House
Boston's Restaurant & Sports
Bar
814-838-2495
8091 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-217-1140
www.scottenterprises.org
Hookah Café
814-454-1055
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Joe Roots Grill
Mi Scuzi Ristorante Italiano
814-836-9464
814-454-4533
JR's on the Bay
Restaurant/Sloppy Duck
Saloon
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub &
Restaurant
726 West Bayfront Parkway
Erie, PA 16507
814-452-6699
www.sloppyducksaloon.com
JR's Last Laugh Comedy Club
& Restaurant
814-453-7800
Oscar's Pub & Restaurant
814-454-4325
Papa George's Country Bar
814-454-7304
814-461-0911
Peppino's Wine Bar & Chop
House
La Bonne Vie Steakhouse at
Presque Isle Downs
814-474-2016
8199 Perry Highway
Erie, PA 16509
814-866-8359
www.pidowns.com
Petra Restaurant
Lighthouse Inn & Restaurant
814-838-7197
Pie in the Sky
814-459-8638
3704 East Lake Rd.
Erie, PA 16511
814-899-9300
www.erielighthouseinn.com
Plymouth Tavern &
Restaurant
Lori's Wildridge Restaurant
Pufferbelly Restaurant
814-838-3402
414 French Street
Erie, PA 16507
814-454-1557
www.thepufferbelly.com
Marketplace Grill
814-4557272
814-452-6210
Quaker Steak & Lube
7851 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-864-9464
www.scottenterprises.org
Ricardo's
814-455-4647
Rum Runners
814-455-4292
Matthew's Trattoria & Martini
Lounge
153 East 13th Street
Erie, PA 16503
814-459-6458
www.matthewstrattoria.com
Sara's & Sally's Restaurants
25 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
814-833-1957
Scully's Pub
814-454-0067
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Serafini's Italian Restaurant
814-838-8111
Sherlock's Park Place
814-455-0652
The Downs Clubhouse &
Lounge
8199 Perry Highway
Erie, PA 16509
814-866-8363
www.pidowns.com
Skeeter's Clubhouse and
Grille
814-456-1806
Smuggler's Wharf
3 State Street
Erie, PA 16507
814-459-4273
www.smugglerswharfinc.com
Steak 'n Shake
7841 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
814-866-8028
www.scottenterprises.org
Stonehouse Inn
814-838-9296
Sugar N Spice Restaurant
814-796-0060
Sullivan's Pub
814-452-3446
Triple Crown Buffet
Restaurant
Sunset Café at the Tom Ridge
Center
8199 Perry Highway
Erie, PA 16509
814-860-8999
www.pidowns.com
301 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
814-833-5843
Twelve O'One Restaurant
814-464-8989
Syd's Place
814-838-3809
Under the Clock Restaurant
814-454-4700
The Brewerie at Union Station
123 West 14th Street
Erie, PA 16501
814-454-2200
www.thebrewerie.com
Victor's at the Bel-Aire
2800 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814-838-9270
www.clarionhotel-erie.com
The Cornerstone Bar & Grill
814-825-3700
Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm
5970 Koman Road
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814) 734-2833
www.woodennickelbuffalo.com
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Online Resources
Local Area Resources
City of Erie
http://www.erie.pa.us/
Visit Erie
http://www.visiteriepa.com/
Bayfront Convention Center
http://www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com/
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/trecpi/
Presque Isle State Park
http://www.goerie.com/presqueisle
Port Authority
http://www.porterie.org/
Rethink Erie
http://www.rethinkerie.com/
Chamber of Commerce
http://www.eriepa.com/chamber/
Housing and Relocating Assistance
http://www.homes.com/Real_Estate/PA/County/ERIE
Local News
www.yourerie.com
www.goerie.com
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http://www.wsee.tv/
http://www.wicu12.com/
Erie County Schools
http://pennsylvania.schooltree.org/high/Erie-County-Schools.html
Local Sports Teams
Baseball: Erie Seawolves http://www.seawolves.com/
Basketball: Erie Bayhawks http://www.nba.com/dleague/erie/
Football: Erie RiverRats http://www.erieriverrats.com
Football: Illusion Women’s Football http://www.erieillusionfootball.com
Hockey: Erie Otters http://www.ottershockey.com/
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This page has been redacted for web posting. It will be available in the guide you will
receive from your facility.
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This page has been redacted for web posting. It will be available in the guide you will
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Photos of the Airport
Below is a selection of photos of runways, facilities and a main airport terminal of
Erie Airport.
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Erie Tower Directory
With limited exception an individual normally answers all telephone calls. The
following list provides the main number and individual extensions most commonly
used within the Erie Tower facility:
>> Main Number
(814) 833-0841
>> Manager’s Office
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>> Tracon
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>> Tower
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>> Training Department
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>> Support Specialist
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>> Facility Fax
(814) 833-8416
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