Did you know that the Aeronautical Center (MMAC) offers many services to all employees, students, contractors, and visitors? From food service, vending operations, daycare, a credit union, a fitness center, to even a bookstore? There is something for everyone! Now that many of us are back working in the office, it’s a great time to know what is available to you!
The most updated information and links to all Employee Services
The contracted food service provider, FSS Oklahoma, LLP, began serving the MMAC in June of 2022 and is owned and operated by Murod Mamatov, Elena Sistos, and Chef Oliver Palms.
TSF (TSF-215) and Formerly Einstein’s (HQ-001) - Temporarily Closed
Food Policy: The MMAC on-site food provider contract contains a provision providing for "exclusivity," similar to other commercial food contracts at comparable facilities. Exclusivity means the MMAC on-site food service provider is entitled to "right of first refusal" for all food-related events, other than employee-prepared "covered dish" or "potluck" type meals, birthday celebrations, small retirement parties and receptions that are not professionally catered.
When food-related activities are desirable to complement other planned MMAC events such as an employee appreciation luncheon/dinner, retirement parties, receptions, or group luncheons sponsored by any Special Emphasis Group or other employee association, the sponsoring organization MUST notify the MMAC Employee Services Program Manager (ESPM) in AMP-001 at 405-954-3841, who will facilitate discussions between the on-site food provider and the customer to arrange the meal or other food and beverages to be provided by the on-site food provider.
Outside catering is authorized if it has been determined that the on-site food service cannot meet the organization’s requests, desire for quality, and/or the costs are 10% more above those established by the local catering market. In making the determination as to excessive prices, the sponsoring organization MUST obtain written quotes from outside caterers and submit the quotes to the MMAC ESPM at least 10 business days prior to the date of the scheduled event. The MMAC ESPM will make the final decision with regard to reasonable pricing.
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (OK DRS) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) manages the two snack bars on the MMAC and all vending machines. BEP provides employment opportunities for people who are legally blind by assisting them in becoming licensed managers and establishing food service operations across the state.
Air Traffic Snack Bar (ATB-3)
Thomas P. Stafford Snack Bar (TPS-27)
Randolph Sheppard Act- The Randolph-Sheppard Act, enacted in 1936, is a federal law that gives vendors who are legally blind priority over other vendors to operate concession services and/or vending facilities on most federal property. The law covers any "automatic vending machines, cafeterias, snack bars".
Co-Op Prohibited - Having a snack co-op is a violation of the Randolph Sheppard Act, which is a federal law mandating priority to blind persons to operate vending facilities on federal installations. These must be reported to the Employee Services Program Manager, Karlee Abtin. Examples below:
The True Sky Credit Union is located in Building 30 and is ready to serve the MMAC. True Sky has been serving the community since 1946. It is a not-for-profit and member-owned financial institution that provides low rates, minimal fees and great customer service.
The Launching Pad Child Development Center is located in Building 175. The mission of The Launching Pad Child Development Center is to provide quality care and early education to children six weeks through ten years of age, whose families are affiliated with the MMAC and the surrounding communities.
Did you know that you might be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program (faa.gov)?
The Child Care Subsidy program (administered by First Financial Associates) is for FAA employees who have children under the age of 13, or whose children are disabled and under the age of 18. To qualify for the program, an employee’s household income must not exceed $100,000. (Rates/Eligibility subject to change)
If your total family income is:
FAA will pay this % of your child care costs:
$70,000 or less
70%
$70,001 - $85,000
45%
$85,001 - $100,000
30%
Over $100,000
0%
The Aero-Fitness Health Center is operated by Xavier Munden (CEO) and Brandi Munden (Director of Operations) of Xtreme Fitness. Ryne Beck (Onsite Manager) and Rontez Smith (Exercise Specialist) are on the center daily to assist customers. The fitness center is located in the basement of the Registry building (REG-29)
The Employee Association Bookstore is located in Academy HQ (HQ-14). You do NOT have to be an EA member or work at MMAC to purchase from the EA Bookstore. Eligible items can be shipped (US addresses only - no international shipping).
If have questions about Employee Services, contact the Employee Services Program Manager, Karlee Abtin at 405-954-3841
