Bipartisan Bill Would Address Critical Shortage of Certified Air Traffic Controllers WASHINGTON – NATCA commends Senators Braun (Ind.), Klobuchar (Minn.), Marshall (Kan.), Shaheen (N.H.), Luján (N.M.), and Boozman (Ark.) for introducing the Air Traffic Controllers Hiring […]
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NATCA Congratulates Michael Whitaker on His Nomination to Be the Next FAA Administrator
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO, (NATCA) congratulates former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator and Chief NextGen Officer, Michael Whitaker, on his nomination by President Joe Biden to be the next administrator of the […]
NATCA STATEMENT ON STATE OF AIR SAFETY AND STAFFING
(WASHINGTON) – The following is the official statement of NATCA President Rich Santa on the state of air safety and staffing: “The top priority for every air traffic controller is safety. Our Union is proud of […]
Nassar Joins NATCA as Director of Government Affairs
Nassar Brings More Than 20 Years of Experience to Air Traffic Controllers Union (WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO (NATCA) announced today the appointment of Josh Nassar as its new Director of Government […]
DOT OIG: FAA at Fault for Controller Staffing Shortages
NATCA Calls on Congress to Require FAA to Immediately Implement Updated Staffing Standard and Conduct Maximum Hiring WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report on Friday, June 21, […]
NATCA Endorses Re-Election of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris in 2024
NATCA Joins the Labor Movement in endorsing Biden-Harris Because They Are Committed to Improving the Lives of Every Member of Our Union (WASHINGTON) – The National Executive Board of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) […]