ZKC Member Jim Newman Honored with NATCA Excellence in Training Award at CFS 2024

Today at #NATCACFS 2024, NATCA President Rich Santa and Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge presented Jim Newman from Kansas City Center with our Union’s prestigious Excellence in Training Award. This award recognizes Newman’s unwavering dedication to enhancing the training and education of aviation safety professionals, a critical mission given the ongoing need for more certified professional controllers (CPCs).  

Newman, who serves as the Central Region Training Review Board (TRB) lead and Regional Training Representative, has been instrumental in ensuring that trainees receive the comprehensive support and opportunities needed to succeed. Newman’s commitment to maintaining rigorous training standards directly contributes to the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS). Established in 2019, the Excellence in Training Award underscores our Union’s dedication to continuous professional development, and Newman’s contributions exemplify the very essence of this award.