On Dec. 19, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Washington National Airport ATCT (DCA) and met with NATCA members, including Bryan Dinello (pictured), who has worked at DCA since 2003.
Local & Regional News
U.S. Rep. Max Miller Tours Cleveland Center
U.S. Rep. Max Miller (Ohio-7) recently toured Cleveland Center (ZOB) and met with Ron Shonk (Cleveland Center, ZOB) and other local NATCA members. The congressman was eager to learn about Cleveland Center’s operations. He asked a […]
NATCA Holds Professional Standards Committee Training in Minneapolis
NATCA’s Professional Standards (PS) Committee recently hosted a three-day training for PS Committee members in Minneapolis. The session, held Nov. 28-30, trains the members in advanced techniques that focus on problem solving, conflict resolution, responsibility acceptance, […]
NATCA Members Participate in Interactive Aviation Event
NATCA members Greg Blunk (Mesa Gateway FCT, IWA), Michael Charlton (Phoenix TRACON, P50), and Brandon Esquer (Phoenix TRACON, P50) recently participated in the “Taking Flight” event hosted by East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Ariz. […]
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen Hosts Labor Breakfast
On Sept. 25, Brittney Armbrust (Colorado Springs ATCT, COS) attended a labor breakfast with U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (Colo.-7th), along with members from other labor organizations. The attendees shared their concerns about potential government shutdowns and […]
“Operation Turkey Drop” Turns Prank into Charity Success Story
In 2020, during the challenges of the pandemic, a playful prank among air traffic controllers at Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT) evolved into a heartwarming charity success. The story began with a humorous nod to the 1978 […]
