

The Communicating For Safety (CFS) Planning Committee held their kickoff meeting in Chicago in late January for CFS2025. The group discussed conference themes, session formats, and pressing issues. They discussed ways to improve on last year’s […]
Last month, thirty NATCA members holding a wide variety of representative roles attended Representative Training 1 (RT-1) held at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront. This was the first RT-1 class to ever be held outside of Las […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 is happening July 21-27, and NATCA is looking for volunteers to join us. From staffing the NATCA booth to inspiring young aviators at KidVenture, your contributions will spotlight our Union and aviation […]
Today’s NATCA National Town Hall capacity has been increased to 3,000 due to the high interest in participating. NATCA Family, Join us for a NATCA National Town Hall today (Feb. 20) at 5 p.m. EST. This […]
NATCA Family, Join us for a NATCA National Town Hall today (Feb. 20) at 5 p.m. EST. This is your opportunity to hear directly from NATCA leadership about key issues, our Union, and profession. This town […]
Every year, NATCA proudly takes center stage at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh — the ultimate celebration of aviation. From July 21-27, 2025, this incredible event will bring together over 10,000 aircraft, nearly 700,000 attendees, and a wealth […]
In January, the OSHA Committee hosted their first NATCA Academy course of the year in Baltimore. OSHA Committee Chair Karena Marinas (Los Angeles Center, ZLA), Southwest Region OSHA Rep. Deb Stewart (Corpus Christi Tower, CRP), and […]
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 […]
Jeff Plendl, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZLA), is the National WSA IFP Article 114 Representative. Background: The NATCA AJT IFP Representative serves as the NATCA counterpart to the Service Area Director of Air Traffic […]
Luke Miller (I90) is the National Wake Turbulence Article 114 Representative. Background: The Wake Turbulence Representative participates in regular meetings of the Wake Workgroup and Wake Incident Team, providing wake turbulence expertise for various programs and […]
Lee Moore (I90) is the National Terminal CHI Article 114 Representative. Background: The workgroup will address Terminal CHI requirements originating from Terminal Next Generation Air Transportation System (NEXTGEN) programs and improve Terminal CHI products in the […]
Tameka Velasquez (ZTL) is the National TBFM Article 114 Representative. 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 within […]
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 […]
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NATCA Family,Join us for a NATCA National Town Hall today (Feb. 18) or Thursday (Feb. 20) at 5 p.m. EST. This is your opportunity to hear directly from NATCA leadership about key issues, our Union, and […]
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In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, we revisit one of the 2024 Archie League Award Recipients. Communications Committee Alaskan Region Rep. Amanda Clinefelter (Anchorage ATCT, ANC) interviews 2024 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winner […]
In aviation, where safety and precision are paramount, the way we perform our duties speaks volumes about our commitment to excellence. Professionalism is not just the job you do, but how you do the job. Now, […]
From July 21-27, the world’s greatest aviation celebration will bring together over 10,000 aircraft and nearly 700,000 attendees for a week of forums, exhibits, and hands-on fun. As a volunteer, you’ll represent our Union and aviation […]
NATCA Family,Join us for a NATCA National Town Hall on Feb. 18 and 20 at 5 p.m. EST. This is your opportunity to hear directly from NATCA leadership about key issues, our Union, and profession. This […]
From Jake Detwiler, NATCA New England Regional ARVP, ZBW One of the most important tools to allow you to be safe and effective at doing your job every day is appropriate staffing. Annually, NATCA and the […]
NATCA Family, Nearly one month ago, NATCA President Nick Daniels and ATO COO Tim Arel reaffirmed their commitment to the National Training Initiative (NTI) and training overall. Part of the affirmation was a promise to make […]
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Stephanie “Steph” Winder took office as the Northwest Mountain Regional Vice President in October 2024. This is her first term on NATCA’s National Executive Board. NATCA’s Public Affairs Administrator Jessica Reed sat down with Steph to […]
In January, thirty NATCA members holding a wide variety of representative roles attended Representative Training 1 (RT-1) held at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront. This was the first RT-1 class to ever be held outside of Las […]
Register today and mark your calendar for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention, May 9-11, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco. Don’t miss the opening ceremony on May 8 and save big by registering before March […]
NATCA Family, On Tuesday, President Trump signed a new executive order (EO), “Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative. This EO requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and agency […]
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All members are invited and encouraged to attend the monthly all-members call with RVP Steph Winder and NNM Leadership on Wednesday, February 26th at 13MT/12PT. Check your emails later for the link! BJC Onboarding This month […]
The Communicating For Safety (CFS) Planning Committee held their kickoff meeting in Chicago in late January for CFS2025. The group discussed conference themes, session formats, and pressing issues. They discussed ways to improve on last year’s […]
Registration is now open for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention in San Francisco, May 9-11, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis. This is where local delegates from all NATCA regions come together to vote on key issues and […]
Did you know that as a union member, you have access to discounted home, auto, and renters insurance rates through Union Plus and Farmers Insurance Group? This program offers you a choice of multiple quotes from […]
The Central Region Update for February 2025 is now available. In this issue:
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NATCA leaders addressed conference attendees in January at the prominent Aviation Issues Conference organized by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). NATCA President Nick Daniels was a part of a panel called “State of the […]
NATCA brought its Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs together for an in-person meeting on Jan. 28-29 in Chicago. NATCA President Nick Daniels and Executive Vice President Mick Devine addressed the many NATCA leaders in attendance, joined […]
Several recent weather systems have brought cold temperatures, ice, and snow to many parts of the United States, including areas of the south where this type of weather is not common. NATCA would like to take […]
Last month, NATCA President Nick Daniels visited Capitol Hill for meetings with several members of the House of Representatives. He met with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.-8), U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (Ill.-13), and U.S. Representative Mark […]
Karena Marinas, is the OSHA Committee Chair Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members in identifying, understanding, preventing, and seeking remedies for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The committee is […]
John T. Lenhart (ZOA) is the Article 114 Representative for Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP). ATOP Program Background: The ATOP system processes information consistent with system calculations or expectations (e.g., vertical movement) and provides alerts to controllers when […]
Adonna Prior (LAS) is the National TEAM Article 114 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 focused […]
Luke Miller (I90) is the National Wake Turbulence Article 114 Representative. Background: The Wake Turbulence Representative participates in regular meetings of the Wake Workgroup and Wake Incident Team, providing wake turbulence expertise for various programs and […]
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 […]
Adam Rhodes is the National NextGen Article 114 representative Recent Developments Remote Towers Remote towers utilize high-definition cameras, sensors, and advanced communication systems to manage air traffic control from a centralized or off-site location. This initiative […]
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 […]
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 radar […]
Jessica Anaya (ZMA) is the National 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 (HCF) and […]
Scott Roach (ZME) is the National En Route Technical Article 114 Representative Background: ERAMis the baseline software used for the 20 CONUS En Route Air Traffic Control Centers. In addition, ERAM supports connections to multiple systems […]
Kevin Wright (D01) is the National Operational Readiness Group (AJR-X) Article 114 Representative. Background: AJR-X is the directorate established to develop, maintain, and exercise contingency planning and readiness. The primary aim of AJR-X is to build […]
Steven Brown (PWM) is the National IDS-R Article 114 Representative Program Summary:The IDS Replacement program was initially created to replace all the Information Display Systems in the National Airspace System (NAS) with a product called NAS Information […]
Jon Shedden (Fort Worth ARTCC) is the National VoICE project Article 114 Representative. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what the NAS Voice System (NVS) program was. […]
Amanda Richardson (ZOA) is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise […]
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. ERIDS […]
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 […]
Corey Soignet (IAH) is the National FDIO/EFSTS Article 114 Representative. FDIO Background: The flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) system provides the necessary functional capabilities for the National Airspace System (NAS) flight plan data, weather information, general information, […]
NNM NATCA Members, With the recent tragic events, I am grateful for the support that we have shown for each other. I am honored to have the opportunity to represent the members in the Northwest Mountain […]
The NATCA scholarship fund is established for the spouses, children, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of active, retired, and deceased NATCA members with continuous membership in good standing of at least two years. These scholarships are […]
This Black History Month, our Union wants to recognize and celebrate the achievements by Black Americans in the aviation industry and the labor movement. The field of aviation was not exempt from the racism and discrimination […]
Dear NATCA Family, Last night, Secretary Duffy announced that he would exercise his authority and would offer to “pay [air traffic controllers] more and give them a bonus” as an incentive to stay beyond the mandatory […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels was interviewed by CNN reporter Chris Isidore for a an article titled “America desperately needs more air traffic controllers. So why is it so tough to hire them?” You can read the online article here. Southern […]
On Feb. 5, New England Regional Vice President Kevin Curtiss was interviewed by reporter Ryan Kath from WBTS-TV, the Boston NBC station (channel 10). You can watch the full news segment here.
NATCA leaders continue to be interviewed by a variety of media in Washington, D.C., and around the country in response to questions related to last week’s accident about the shortage of air traffic controllers and the […]
Please save these dates! All NATCA members are invited to join President Nick Daniels for National Townhall Meetings on Feb 18 and 20 at 5 p.m. ET. We will follow up soon with a registration link for […]
NATCA is requesting five (5) volunteers with ATCoach experience to serve as Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) ATPrepare CADREs. Starting around June 2025, we are going to need ATPrepare CADREs to help deliver the ATPrepare […]
Brothers and Sisters in Region X, All of us in Region X extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to those who were impacted by the recent tragedies at both Washington National Airport, and in Philadelphia. To […]
Air traffic control understaffed in Bay Area, elsewhere
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NOTE: NATCA released the following statement as a press release yesterday evening. “As we have stated before, all air traffic controllers – regardless of race or gender – are well-trained and highly skilled dedicated professionals who keep […]
NATCA’s Procedures Representative, Jen McCoy (Tampa ATCT, TPA), works closely with the FAA to improve air traffic control policies, ensuring safer and more efficient air travel. Recent achievements include updating procedures to help controllers guide pilots […]
In light of recent events, many members have reached out asking how they can send a message of support to our DCA and PCT controllers. The NATCA Communications Committee is gathering video messages of support for […]
NATCA Update Feb 5 2025
Member Update Feb. 4 2025
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NATCA Brothers and Sisters, We are writing regarding the recent OPM memorandum to heads and acting heads of departments and agencies, Guidance on Collective Bargaining Obligations in Connection with Return to In-Person Work. It is NATCA’s […]
DRC – February 3, 2025 Monthly Meeting Minutes
Member Update Feb. 3 2025 – Professionalism and Media Inquiries
NATCA Family, Our professionalism is the foundation of our collective strength. As air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals, we share a deep connection and mutual respect. NATCA reminds our membership and supporters that talking to […]
News Alert Jan. 31 2025 (CBS)
Jan 31 2025 News Alert President Daniels To Appear on NBC Nightly News
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Member Update Feb. 2 2025 – Deferred Retirement-Hiring Freeze
Member Update Feb. 1 2025 – Presidential Memorandum
Reporter Martha Kelner from Sky News, the global broadcaster headquartered in the United Kingdom, interviewed NATCA President Nick Daniels at NATCA’s National Headquarters on Saturday. Sky hasn’t indicated when the interview might air. Reporter Raquel Krähenbühl […]
Yesterday evening, NATCA President Nick Daniels and former DOT Inspector General Mary Schiavo were interviewed by CNN Anchor Jessica Dean on CNN Newsroom Saturday. They discussed air traffic controller staffing shortages, the stringent hiring standards for […]
Brothers and Sisters, Yesterday, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum (PM) entitled “Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements that Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President.” It is our position that the PM does not affect NATCA’s CBAs with […]
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