NATCA Family, We are pleased to report that the U.S. Senate also passed the Continuing Resolution (CR) that funds the government through March 14, 2025. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CR Friday evening. President […]
WASHINGTON – Today, a coalition of aviation stakeholders from industry and labor sent a letter to Congressional leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, calling on both parties to take immediate action to […]
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NATCA Family, Shutdowns should never happen. NATCA national staff and our Union’s National Legislative Committee have been working hard for weeks to convince members of Congress to avoid a government shutdown. Despite these efforts, we are […]
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Today is the final day of Unum’s open season. This benefit is exclusive to NATCA members and has been specially negotiated to provide comprehensive coverage tailored to your needs as an aviation safety professional. Time is […]
At NATCA’s Activism and Training Expo (ATX) 2024, members selected by their Regional Vice President participated in two immersive, all-day media training sessions at a Las Vegas area television studio aimed at enhancing their communication skills […]
NATCA Family, In the ever-changing scenario to avoid yet another government shutdown, it is unclear if Congress will reach a government funding agreement before the shutdown deadline of Saturday, Dec. 21, at 12:01 a.m. EST. If […]
A) EXCEPTED / NON-EXCEPTED EMPLOYEES Q1. What does it mean to be designated as “excepted” or “non-excepted?” A1: In the context of an emergency shutdown furlough, “excepted” refers to employees whose work is funded through annual […]
Earlier today, the negotiating teams from NATCA and the FAA convened to sign the Successor Agreement to the Light Blue and Purple Books. The Region X and Staff Support Specialist membership spoke with a unified voice […]
The NATCA Activism and Training Expo (ATX) 2024 exhibit hall was a hub of learning and connection for members. This unique space brought together NATCA committees, professional staff, NATCA benefits partners, and other representatives to share […]
This holiday season, give yourself and your family the gift of peace of mind and enroll in Unum LTD! You might not find Unum on the most popular gift guides, but it might be the best […]
John T. Lenhart (ZOA) is the National Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) Article 114 Representative. ATOP Program Background: The ATOP system processes information consistent with system calculations or expectations (e.g., vertical movement) and provides alerts to […]
Eric Avila (ZHU) is the National Weather Article 114 Representative. Background: The Aviation Weather Display (AWD) will consolidate the Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) and Corridor Integrated Weather System (CIWS). In addition, the AWD will also incorporate […]
Jessica Anaya (ZMA) is the National Article 114 Offshore Automation Article 114 Representative Background: Offshore Automation Segment 1 is working toward deployment of Enroute Automation and Modernization (ERAM) at two key Offshore sites, Honolulu Control Facility […]
Scott Roach (ZME) is the National En Route Technical Article 114 Representative Background: ERAM is the baseline software used for the 20 CONUS En Route Air Traffic Control Centers. In addition, ERAM supports connections to multiple […]
Chris Keyes, Lydia Baune, and Patrick Carter are the Professional Standards Article 52 Representatives NATCA’s Professional Standards Program (PSP) has now processed over 5,410 cases since the program began. The program helps to maintain, promote, and […]
Region X and Staff Support Specialists Overwhelmingly Vote to Ratify CBA Brothers and Sisters, I am writing to congratulate you in winning a new Collective Bargaining Agreement! Region X and Staff Support Specialists have overwhelmingly approved to ratify […]
Aaron Katz (P50) is the National Human Performance Representative. Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI 3420, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager and various […]
Adonna Prior (LAS) is the National TEAM Article 114 National Representative. Background: The NATCA TEAM Program SMEs worked with management TEAM program SMEs, 2400, and Volanno (TEAM’s developer) during the national and post-rollout phases. Their collaboration […]
Brent Luna (ZFW) is the National SBS Office Article 114 Representative. Background: The SBS program was created to manage programs that will enable the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system to migrate from one that relies on […]
Ray Berndt is the National Data Comm Article 114 Representative. The Data Comm program has had some recent changes in FAA leadership over the past month. Kevin Bobsein has replaced former FAA Data Comm Program Manager […]
Tony Albert (ZAU) is the National ERIDS Article 114 Representative. Background: ERIDS (EnRoute Information Display System) is a real time, interactive, electronic information display system that is used as a replacement for paper sources of information. […]
Amanda Richardson (ZOA) is the National Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) Article 114 Representative. Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution […]
Every year, NATCA is proud to take center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration. From July 21-27, 2025, this extraordinary event will bring together over 10,000 aircraft, nearly 700,000 attendees, and a […]
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The National Executive Board (NEB) met last week during the NATCA Activism and Training Expo (ATX) in Las Vegas. Read recent minutes from the NEB meetings here.
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There are only a few days left to enroll in Unum! The 2024 open season ends on Dec. 20. This benefit is exclusive to NATCA members and has been specially negotiated to provide comprehensive coverage tailored to your […]
From Jake Detwiler, NATCA New England ARVP NATCA just wrapped up its biennial Activism and Training Expo in Las Vegas this week. This event is a great opportunity to dip your toes into a variety of […]
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Nate Pair is the National Navigation Article 114 Representative. Background: The Navigation Representative works closely with Agency Program Managers in three key areas: Ground Based Navigation, Satellite Navigation, and Visual Guidance Lighting Systems. Ground-based Navigation’s primary focus is […]
Jen McCoy is the National Procedures Article 114 Representative. Background The NATCA procedures representative works collaboratively with the Mission Support Services Policy Directorate (AJV-P), developing, implementing, amending, and interpreting air traffic policies and regulations contained in […]
George Herbert is the National ERAM CHI Article 114 Co-Lead Background: The primary purpose of the CHI Team is to lead the development and documentation of operationally suitable CHI products in the En-Route environment. The team […]
Zebulon Snyder is the National DIP Article 114 Representative. Background: The overall goal of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) DIP, as part of the Air Traffic Management (ATM-X) project, is to accelerate the transformation […]
Joey Tinsley (ZTL) is the National OSG Modernization Article 114 Co-Lead for Eastern Service Area (ESA). OSG (Operations Support Group) Modernization Representative Background: The Operations Support Group (OSG) NATCA representative is responsible for the execution of airspace […]
Joel Hays, Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZFW), is the National Performance Based Navigation Article 114 Co-Lead for the Central Service Area Operations Support Group. PBN Co-Lead Background: Performance Based Navigation Co-Leads oversee designing, developing, and implementing […]
Matt Trimble is the National AIS Article 114 Representative. Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) System Updates: The agency has stopped working on replacing the legacy United States NOTAM System (USNS) with the Federal NOTAM System (FNS) […]
Bennie Hutto (PCT) is the National PBN Criteria Article 114 Representative to ATO Enterprise & Strategy Planning (AJV-S) and Rules and Regulation (AJV-P2). Monthly Report: We have been discussing Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Airspace/Area Charting with […]
Will Hutson is the National UAM Article 114 Representative Background: UAM is an initiative that supports the movement of passengers and cargo within urban environments by utilizing revolutionary new aircraft. The initiative will be composed of […]
Paul Behan (ZJX) is the National Commercial Space Integration Article 114 Representative. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the National Airspace System (NAS) occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them […]
Adam Searcy, Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZDC), is the National Air Traffic Services (AJT) IFP Representative and PBN Article 114 Co-Lead for the Eastern Service Area (ESA) North Operations Support Group (OSG). Background: PBN […]
Eric Johnson, Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZFW), is the OSG Modernization Article 114 Representative for the Central Service Area. OSG Modernization Representative Background: The OSG NATCA representative is responsible for the execution of airspace actions, Instrument Flight […]
Jeff Plendl, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZLA), is the National IFP Article 114 Representative and PBN Co-Lead for the WSA. Background: The PBN Co-Lead oversees the design, development, and implementation of single-site PBN procedures and/or […]
Ross Costa is the National TFDM Article 114 Representative. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. […]
Jason Rose is the National TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System […]
Zac Carrigan (MIA) is the National NME Article 114 Representative. Background: Two different consolidated control and monitoring systems are currently operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) – the Integrated Control and Monitoring System (ICMS) and […]
Lee Moore (I90) is the National Terminal CHI Article 114 RepresentativeBackground: The workgroup will address Terminal CHI requirements originating from Terminal Next Generation Air Transportation System (NEXTGEN) programs and improve Terminal CHI products in the National […]
Matt Gammon (ZID) is the National FMDS Article 114 Representative. Background: Flow Management and Data Services is a planned system of tools that will manage demand and National Airspace (NAS) capacity. The initial concept of FMDS […]
Luke Miller (I90) is the National Wake Turbulence Article 114 Representative. Background: The Wake Turbulence Representative participates in regular Wake Workgroup and Wake Incident Team meetings, providing Wake Turbulence expertise for various programs and initiatives. Consolidated […]
Tameka Velasquez (ZTL) is the National TBFM Article 114 Representative. Background: Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage flows of traffic based on time to maximize efficiency. There are several technologies […]
NATCA Family As we approach the final weeks of the year, there is yet another risk of a shutdown for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to a potential government-wide lapse in appropriations, which funds the […]
The Professional Standards (PS) Committee held a 3-day training at Albuquerque Center (ZAB) from Oct. 22-24. The course was led by instructors Lydia Baune (Spokane ATCT, GEG), Patrick Carter (Dallas-Fort Worth TRACON, D10), and Chris Keyes […]
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NATCA members at the NATCA Activism and Training Expo (ATX) 2024 came together each day in regional breakout sessions to connect with other members from their respective regions. These discussions provided a space to reflect on […]
NATCA members explored the benefits and resources available through outheir Union during NATCA’s Activism and Training Expo (ATX) 2024. Classes covered retirement planning, work-life balance programs, and family support resources, helping members make the most of […]
The safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) is at the core of NATCA’s mission. At NATCA’s Activism and Training Expo (ATX) 2024, classes focused on NATCA’s safety efforts, from local reporting and facility-level improvements to […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels delivered a powerful message to attendees to open the third day of the Activism and Training Expo (ATX) in Las Vegas, emphasizing the importance of legislative activism through our Union’s Political Action […]
National Training Representative Jamaal Haltom delivered an impassioned speech this morning during the opening general session of the third day at NATCA’s biennial Activism and Training Expo (ATX) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Haltom focused […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels delivered a powerful message Tuesday morning, opening the second day of NATCA’s biennial Activism and Training Expo (ATX) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Speaking to a packed general session, Daniels highlighted […]
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Dear NATCA Family, We are writing to inform you that voting is open on the Tentative Successor Agreement to the Light Blue and Purple Books. Ratification voting will be opened this morning at 9 a.m. Eastern […]
Registration for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention is now open. Register today and plan to be at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco from May 9-11, 2025, with the opening ceremony taking place on the evening of […]
NATCA members, open season for Unum long-term disability insurance has been extended until Dec. 20. This benefit is exclusive to NATCA members and has been specially negotiated to provide comprehensive coverage tailored to your needs as […]
NATCA members have arrived at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas for the 2nd Biennial Activism and Training Expo (ATX). We’re thrilled to provide attendees with an unparalleled educational and networking experience, designed to empower you with […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels opened the second biennial Activism and Training Expo (ATX) this morning, addressing a packed general session at Caesars Palace. His message was clear: transparency, integrity, and solidarity are the keys to building […]
The December 2024 NATCA Central Region update is now available. In this issue:
All members are invited and encouraged to attend the 5th Annual NNM Wellness Telcon with RVP Steph Winder, CISM Member Sam Navarro and EAP Chair Martin Ramirez on 12/19 at 13MT/12PT. Check your emails for the […]
NEB Summary Report 2024 – RNAV In accordance with the RETIRED NATCA ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS (RNAV) AUXILIARY CHARTER (8/09), which states…. “Once per year, provide the National Executive Board a written report summarizing the activities of the RNAV […]
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NATCA members, now is the time to take action. Protect your income and secure your financial future with Unum long-term disability insurance. This benefit is available exclusively to NATCA members, giving you peace of mind no […]
Preparations are underway for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention to be held at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco on May 9-11, 2025. In November, the Convention planning committee met with NATCA President Nick Daniels. Committee members […]
The parties at the national level have reached agreement to extend and expand the temporary on-the-job-training instruction (OJTI) pay Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would have otherwise expired on Jan. 11, 2025. The new agreement changes the amount […]
NATCA is requesting six (6 – 2 Tower, 2 TRACON, and 2 En Route) volunteers to participate in the E-IDS Formal Operational Test (OT) Event, a series of activities taking place for a total of 5 weeks. […]
If you requested a NATCA Calendar before the deadline on Nov. 8, your calendar has been mailed through the USPS to your preferred address listed in MyNATCA. The calendars should be arriving shortly. Please allow up […]
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NATCA Member Update Major Changes to the FAA Mental Health Cardiac and Vision (1)
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From Steve Brown, NATCA New England Regional ARVP Critical Incident Stress Management From Jennifer Dickinson, NATCA CISM Coordinator, BOS Happy Holidays! One of the things that I have been so thankful for after many years in […]
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The NATCA Academy is an integral part of our Union’s continued investment in our Union and our future, empowering members with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel as leaders and professionals. The NATCA Academy offers […]
From Kevin Curtiss, NATCA New England Regional Vice President Hello NATCA New England, Before I discuss some of the recent things since the last time I’ve talked, I did want to address some of the comments […]
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RNAV Committee Zoom Mtg Monday November 25th @ 3pm Eastern Agenda: Attendees:Chair – Tom ThompsonMargaret SummersCraig SmithNoel KingstonRosa SeraiGreg Harris – RNAV membership count – Total: 3657 – Number receiving emails: 3679 – Facebook […]
Professional Standards Class November 2024
All members are invited and encouraged to attend the first monthly all-members call with RVP Steph Winder and NNM Leadership on Monday, 11/25 at 11MT/10PT. Check your emails for the link! Open enrollment for NATCA long-term […]
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NATCA is requesting one (1) volunteer to serve as the Air Safety Investigations (ASI) Committee Tower Mentee. The ASI Committee serves as NATCA’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during NTSB […]
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NATCA is requesting one (1) volunteer to serve as the full time (80 hours per pay period) Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Criteria Article 114 Representative. The FAA and NATCA recognize the importance for the safe […]
Every year, NATCA offers a scholarship program for spouses, children, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of active, retired, and deceased members in good standing for at least two consecutive years. This scholarship is for full-time attendance […]
NATCA hosted its latest Advanced Legislative Activism Training (ALAT) session from Oct. 2-4, at the National Office in Washington. The training was led by National Legislative Committee (NLC) Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel (St. Louis ATCT, STL) […]