Title:
Saturday Morning FLY SAFE Meeting - KWJF Pilot/Controller and Operations Forum
Topic:
Interactive Safety Forum with the Fox Airport (KWJF) Tower Controller
Speaker(s):
Jose Valdez Gonzalez, special guests
Brief Description:
Join us in the KWJF terminal for a special Pilot/ATC and Operations Forum. Meet your local Tower Chief, Mr. Jose Valdez Gonzalez, and participate in an interactive forum moderated by your local FAAST Team. Hear directly from the tower about any issues or incidents they have seen, their preferred practices, how they manage the many different types of traffic at the airport, and how we might communicate better with them. We invite flight instructors from the local FBOs, the Edwards Aero Club, free-lancers, and all pilots who regularly fly in and out of KWJF to come out and bring your Questions, Observations, and Concerns! Discussion will include practice SFOs for training, working with the acrobatic box aircraft, fire-fighting priorities, radio calls and traffic spacing, and any topics YOU choose.
Invited guests include Plant 42 Base Ops (instrument approaches), PMD Tower, Fox Airport management, & Mike Hartenstine (IAC) to talk acrobatic box activities. There will be a Meet and Greet time after the Forum.
Select Number:
WP01145015
Location of Seminar:
William J Fox (KWJF) Airport
4725 W Ave G
Terminal Building
Lancaster, CA 93536
Directions to Venue:
From Hwy 14 in Lancaster, turn West on Ave G. Turn right at the Fox airport sign. Turn left on one-way circular road in front of terminal building.
Seminar Length is 1.5 hours, with an extra 0.5 hours as needed for discussion.
Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KWJF
Seating:
50
seats at the facility,
35
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Jose Valdez Gonzalez is the Air Traffic Control Manager, KWJF, working for Robinson Aviation ATC Services. He joined the Fox Field team in 2024 and stepped into the Air Traffic Manager role in 2025, bringing a strong foundation in tactical airspace management and a fresh perspective to general aviation operations. In addition to his civilian role, Jose has served in the military for 7 years, including a deployment to the Middle East, and currently holds the rank of Platoon Sergeant. He earned his Control Tower Operator (CTO) certificate at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos.
Jose is deeply passionate about the aviation industry and fiercely dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency at KWJF. Outside the tower, he is always looking to connect with the team and excited to collaborate with everyone, learn the ins and outs of the local GA community, and invite anyone to stop by with questions, feedback, or a quick introduction.
The Saturday FLY SAFE series of meetings are presented by the Antelope Valley FAAST Team, and coordinated by FAAST Representatives Donna Knighton and Bob Stambovsky, who will moderate this forum. Coffee and snacks will be provided by the Antelope Valley 99’s. The terminal restaurant is open from 8AM to 2PM for breakfast or lunch.
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 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
In-Person Safety Promotion to GA Pilots and Flight Instructors
Additional Event Documents: