Title:
Reid-Hillview Tower Pilot Outreach Briefing
Topic:
Briefing on Reid-Hillview Airport and Tower Operations with Q&A.
Speaker(s):
Jack Trieger and Joshua Vappie, Reid-Hillview Tower Air Traffic Controllers
Brief Description:
Pilots are invited to join Reid-Hillview Tower Controllers Jack Trieger and Joshua Vappie who will present a safety briefing on operations at the Reid-Hillview Airport. The presentation will help pilots be more aware of safety concerns at the airport and thereby operate safely while on the surface and in the air. The briefing will cover the following topics:
• Airborne Traffic Conflicts
• Runway and Taxiway Efficiency
• PIREPS
• New Tower Equipment
• Questions and Open Discussion
Select Number:
WP15144942
Location of Seminar:
Trade Winds Aviation / Reid-Hillview Airport
2505 Cunningham Ave.
San Jose, CA 95148
Directions to Venue:
Seminar will be held in the Trade Winds Aviation classroom. From Highway 680, exit onto Capital Expressway. Travel Southeast on Capital Expressway. At Cunningham Ave. turn Right. Trade Winds Aviation is straight ahead and then on the right. Parking is across the street.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KRHV
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
2
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Jack Trieger is an Air Traffic Controller who joined the RHV Tower Team in August 2022. He is a facility trainer and the Local Safety Council Lead. He also serves as an FAA STEM Outreach Representative, highlighting ATC career paths for students at aviation community events throughout the Bay Area. Currently, Jack is the tower’s Pilot Outreach Coordinator, where he works to strengthen the pilot-controller partnership by providing a look behind the scenes at ATC operations.
Joshua Vappie is an Air Traffic Controller who started his career at RHV in July 2023. Presently serving as Vice President of the RHV Local chapter of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and a member of the Local Safety Council, Joshua has taken on a position of leadership within the tower to build and maintain a great culture here at RHV. Joshua touts many acknowledgments and achievements from management such as recently being named RHV Controller of the Quarter for 2025 Q4.
Trade Winds Aviation is an active center of flight training and aircraft maintenance located at the Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, CA. Established in 1988, Trade Winds Aviation continues to focus on the professional training of student pilots and advanced training for licensed pilots. We attribute our success to a strong commitment to safety, quality, and experience.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
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