The registration period has ended for NATCA’s Communicating for Safety 2024 Benefits Partner Booth. Please contact Jen Rivera, Benefits Committee Chair, at [email protected].
We Guide You Home
We Guide You Home
We Guide You Home
Documents
NATCA PAC Form Version 2025
NATCA PAC Form Version 2025
May 2025 NCEPT Timeline
May 2025 NCEPT Timeline
Posts
National Runway Safety Rep. Bridget Singratanakul Presents at NBAA Forum
In February, Bridget Singratanakul, NATCA National Runway Safety Representative, led a panel alongside Alex Gertsen, National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Sr. Director, Airport Advocacy and Vertical Infrastructure, at the NBAA Orlando Regional Forum on Elevating Runway […]
Stay Informed: Subscribe to the NATCA Podcast for Exclusive Updates
Stay ahead of NATCA news by subscribing to the NATCA Podcast. Tune in for exclusive interviews and updates. Most recently, NATCA President Nick Daniels discusses the air traffic controller staffing crisis and hiring standards with top […]
Another Successful RT-1 Training in Baltimore Prepares New NATCA Leaders
NATCA recently held another Representative Training 1 (RT-1) class at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront, from Feb. 24-28. This was the second time RT-1 has been hosted outside of Las Vegas, allowing the Union to expand training […]
Documents
NATCA Update March 25 2025
NATCA Update March 25 2025
Member Update March 23 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder (1)
Member Update March 23 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder (1)
Posts
CISM: Did you know?
The NATCA Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program offers 24/7 support to controllers following acute stressful incidents. The CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) program is not solely reactionary; while much of its work responds to events, […]
Documents
DRC March 3, 2025 Monthly Meeting Minutes
DRC March 3, 2025 Monthly Meeting Minutes
Posts
New NATCA Advocates Prepare to Take Their Message to Capitol Hill
This morning, 87 first-time attendees at NATCA in Washington 2025 took an important step in their journey as legislative advocates. Guided by experienced NATCA activists, our Union’s National Legislative Committee, and NATCA’s Government Affairs Team, they […]
Documents
Posts
Mick Devine Kicks Off Day Two of NATCA in Washington
NATCA Executive Vice President Mick Devine opened Day Two of NATCA in Washington 2025 with a call for unity. Devine reminded attendees that although our individual voices may be insignificant on their own, we can have […]
Documents
486257837_1085901310242550_2544902671805297021_n
March 24, 2025: Images from NATCA in Washington at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
486102251_1085901290242552_5516269710470180722_n
March 24, 2025: Images from NATCA in Washington at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Posts
NATCA President Nick Daniels Addresses Members at NATCA in Washington 2025
NATCA President Nick Daniels opened NATCA in Washington 2025 by delivering the State of the Union, reinforcing the critical role of legislative activism in protecting the essential American workers represented by our Union and securing our […]
Documents
Posts
Roll Call: NATCAvists Unite to Advocate for Our Profession!
NATCA in Washington 2025 is officially underway! We kicked off this critical week with our roll call, a proud tradition rooted in the U.S. Air Force, where leaders account for every member before a mission begins. […]
Documents
Posts
The National Legislative Committee: The Backbone of NATCA Advocacy
The National Legislative Committee (NLC) is at the heart of NATCA’s grassroots activism, ensuring our Union has a powerful voice on Capitol Hill. Working alongside the staff in our Union’s Government Affairs Department, the NLC, led […]
Documents
Posts
Rep. Pete Stauber Champions Aviation Safety at NiW
NATCA was pleased to welcome Rep. Pete Stauber (Minn.-8) to NATCA in Washington 2025, reinforcing the bipartisan commitment to strengthening the National Airspace System (NAS). Stauber has been a strong advocate for long-term FAA reauthorization and […]
Rep. Rick Larsen: A Driving Force for Aviation Safety and Modernization
NATCA was honored to welcome Rep. Rick Larsen (Wash.-2) to NATCA in Washington 2025. As the ranking member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Larsen has been a steadfast advocate for strengthening the aviation system, […]
Rep. Don Bacon Joins NiW, Standing Behind Aviation Professionals Nationwide
NATCA was honored to welcome Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.-2) to speak to our activists at NATCA in Washington 2025. A veteran, moderate, and strong advocate for modernizing aviation technology, Bacon has been a consistent supporter of […]
Documents
NATCA Update March 21 2025
NATCA Update March 21 2025
NATCA Update March 19 2025
NATCA Update March 19 2025
Member Update March 23 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 23 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Posts
Honoring NATCA’s 2024 Regional Legislative Award Winners
NATCA proudly recognizes the 2025 Regional Legislative Award winners, honoring members who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to legislative activism. Each year at NATCA in Washington, the National Legislative Committee (NLC) spotlights a […]
Advocating for the Necessary Resources for NATCA Members to Sustain the NAS: Appropriations and Budget Reconciliation
At #NATCAinWashington 2025, members attended a critical Appropriations/Budget Reconciliation Briefing, focusing on securing full FAA funding for recruitment, training, retention of existing controllers, and modernization. With ongoing budget challenges, including potential shutdowns and funding shortfalls, NATCA […]
Documents
Posts
Digital Information Platform (DIP)
Zebulon Snyder is the National DIP Article 114 Representative. Background:The goal of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) DIP, part of the Air Traffic Management (ATM-X) project, is to accelerate the transformation of the National […]
Urban Air Mobility (UAM)
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 using revolutionary new aircraft. The initiative will include an ecosystem that considers […]
NATCA’s Government Affairs Team Prepares Members to Deliver “The Ask”
At NATCA in Washington 2025, our Union’s Government Affairs Team addressed members to provide them with the information to advocate confidently and successfully on Capitol Hill. Government Affairs Director Josh Nassar, NLC Chair David Skarphol, and […]
Documents
Posts
Help Share How We’re Building a Stronger Future for Our Union
As NATCA members engage with Congress this week, they are building the relationships that will strengthen the National Airspace System (NAS) and secure the future of our profession. We want to capture these moments of advocacy […]
NATCA in Washington 2025: Empowering the Future of NATCA
The time is now. NATCA in Washington (NiW) 2025 has officially begun, bringing nearly 400 NATCA activists to the nation’s capital to advocate for our profession and the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS). Throughout […]
NATCAvists Set to Deliver Our Union’s Message on Capitol Hill during NiW 2025
Nearly 400 NATCA activists are heading to Washington, D.C., for NATCA in Washington (NiW) 2025, ready to advocate for the issues that matter most to our Union and our profession. They will spend their time in […]
Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Criteria
Matthew Fisher, Potomac Consolidated TRACON (PCT), serves as the National IFP Criteria Article 114 Representative. Background:The IFP Criteria Representative collaborates with Industry, Mission Support Services (AJV), Service Areas, NextGen (ANG), and Flight Standards Services (AFS) to […]
Western Service Area (WSA) Air Traffic Services (AJT) Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP)
Jeff Plendl, is the National IFP Article 114 Representative Background: The NATCA AJT IFP Representative serves as the NATCA counterpart to the Service Area Director of Air Traffic Operations. Responsibilities include coordinating with the NATCA ARVPs […]
NAVAIDS Monitoring Equipment (NME)
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 the […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas is the National OSHA Committee Chair. Background:The NATCA OSHA Committee works to assist NATCA representatives and members in identifying, understanding, preventing, and addressing occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The committee is made up […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM)
Ross Costa is the National TFDM Article 114 Representative Background:TFDM will improve flight data coordination and management for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) users, and enhance surface traffic flow management capabilities. It will replace ATCT paper […]
Time Based Flow Management (TBFM)
Tameka Velasquez (ZTL) is the National Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) Article 114 Representative Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM) is a system of tools used to manage the flow of traffic based on time to maximize efficiency. […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDS-R)
Steven Brown (PWM) is the National IDS-R Article 114 Representative Program Summary:The IDS Replacement program was established to replace all Information Display Systems in the National Airspace System (NAS) with the NAS Information Display System (NIDS). […]
Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
Jason Rose is the National TAMR Article 114 RepresentativeBackground: 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 (NAS). […]
Professional Standards
Chris Keyes, Lydia Baune, and Patrick Carter are the Professional Standards Article 52 Representatives. NATCA’s Professional Standards Program (PSP) has processed over 5,520 cases since its inception. The program helps maintain, promote, and inspire professionalism throughout […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz (P50) is the current National Human Performance Rep. 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 […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
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 […]
Weather
Eric Avila (ZHU) is the Article 114 Weather 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 new […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
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 alerts controllers when […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
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 […]
Offshore Automation
Jessica Anaya (ZMA) is the National Offshore Automation (OA) 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) […]
En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM)
Scott Roach (ZME) is the National Article 114 En Route Technical 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 […]
Documents
Posts
NATCA Article 76 and Section 804 National Representative
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is requesting one (1) volunteer to serve as the part-time, forty (40) hours per pay period, NATCA Article 76 and Section 804 National Representative. The Article 76 and S804 […]
Documents
Posts
Registration Open for the 5th Annual NATCA Charitable Foundation Step Challenge
The 5th Annual NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) 45-Day Step Challenge begins Wednesday, March 26, and runs through Friday, May 9, bringing NATCA members together to support charitable causes while staying active. Participants will track their steps […]
Documents
Posts
Legislative Affairs Roundup: Congressional Members Meet with NATCA Members
Over the past month, numerous members of Congress have met with NATCA members to gain a better understanding of our work. They’ve also shown their support for the essential work our members do as aviation safety […]
Documents
Posts
NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention Amendment & Resolution Booklet
Preparations are underway for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, from May 9-11, 2025. Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 1 of the NATCA Constitution, the National Constitution Committee (NCC) has compiled […]
President Nick Daniels Serves on Panel at NBAA’s Joint Board of Directors and Advisory Council Meeting
On Wednesday, March 19, NATCA President Nick Daniels served on a panel at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Joint Board of Directors and Advisory Council meeting. The panel was moderated by NBAA’s Senior Vice President […]
Documents
Posts
Training Enterprise Application & Management (TEAM)
Adonna Prior (LAS) is Article 114 TEAM National Representative for Training Enterprise Application and Management (TEAM). Background: The NATCA TEAM Program SMEs worked with management TEAM program SMEs, 2400, and Volanno (TEAM’s developer) during the national […]
Navigation
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 […]
Submit Nominations for the Archie League Awards by May 15
We are currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Archie League Medal of Safety Awards — the 21st annual ALMOSA awards. We are looking for the best saves that occurred at your facilities between May 1, 2024 […]
Documents
NAPC Charter (2025 Revision)
NAPC Charter (2025 Revision)
NATCA Update March 7 2025
NATCA Update March 7 2025
Member Update RNAV Survey
Member Update RNAV Survey
Member Update March 16 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 16 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 15 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 15 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 14 2025 – Shutdown Webinar in 2 Hours
Member Update March 14 2025 – Shutdown Webinar in 2 Hours
Member Update March 14 2025 – CANCELLED 315 Replay of Shutdown Webinar
Member Update March 14 2025 – CANCELLED 315 Replay of Shutdown Webinar
Member Update March 13 2025 – Shutdown Webinar Tomorrow
Member Update March 13 2025 – Shutdown Webinar Tomorrow
Member Update March 10 2025
Member Update March 10 2025
Member Update March 9 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 9 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 8 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Member Update March 8 2025 – National Update Webinar Reminder
Anita-Johnson-ABQ-NSW
Anita Johnson (ABQ/NSW)
Posts
March 15th, 2025 NATCA New England Bi-Monthly Update
Legislative Update From Jamie Green, NATCA New England Legislative Chair, PVD On Friday, March 14, 2025, the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September 30, 2025 was passed. The final CR provides an increase […]
Documents
DRC Annual Contributions by Region
DRC Annual Contributions by Region
Posts
Aviation Stakeholders From Industry and Labor Join Together to Call on Congress to Avert a Government Shutdown
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 avoid a government […]
Documents
Aviation Stakeholder Letter_032025 2
Aviation Stakeholder Letter_032025 2
Pages
Shutdown Resources
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Q&A – v. March 11, 2025 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 […]
Documents
Member Q&A_03112025
Member Q&A_03112025
March 15 2025 Shutdown MOU Signed
March 15 2025 Shutdown MOU Signed
Posts
Aero Club of Washington Speech: Safety Is the Destination—Action Must Be the Flight Plan
On March 12, NATCA President Nick Daniels addressed aviation leaders in attendance at the monthly luncheon of the Aero Club of Washington. The following is his written speech as prepared. Good afternoon, and thank you for that […]
House of Representatives Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the FAA and other federal agencies through Sept. 30, 2025. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take […]
Documents
Posts
NATCA: Government Shutdowns Derail and Delay Urgent Improvements in ATC Hiring, Training, and Modernization
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is urging Congress to act swiftly to reach an agreement to fund the government and avoid a shutdown that would delay urgently needed hiring and training of air […]
Documents
HouseCounts_20250303_With_Facilities
HouseCounts_20250303_With_Facilities
SenateCounts_20250303
SenateCounts_20250303
Posts
Member Update: Possible Government Shutdown on March 15 at 12:01 a.m. EDT
NATCA Members: We are facing the risk of yet another shutdown for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) due to a government-wide lapse in appropriations, which funds the government. Current appropriations will expire, and the government will […]
Documents
Posts
Central Region Update – March 2025
The March 2025 Central Region Update is now available. In this update:
Documents
Union Synergy Minutes 2_20_2025
Union Synergy Minutes 2_20_2025
Posts
NATCA Celebrates International Women’s Day
NATCA recognizes International Women’s Day, as well as Women’s History Month and Women in Aviation Week (March 3-9). Aviation is a largely male-dominated field, and the bargaining units NATCA represents are no exception – reports say […]
NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention Amendment & Resolution Booklet
Preparations are underway for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, from May 9-11, 2025. Pursuant to Article XIV, Section 1 of the NATCA Constitution, the National Constitution Committee (NCC) has compiled […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels Speaks on NBAA News Hour Webinar
On Thurs., March 6, NATCA President Nick Daniels served as a panelist for a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) News Hour webinar about aviation safety. NBAA President & CEO Ed Bolen moderated the discussion, which included […]
Documents
NATCA Update March 6 2025
NATCA Update March 6 2025
NATCA Update March 3 2025
NATCA Update March 3 2025
Member Update March 4 2025
Member Update March 4 2025
Member Update March 4 2025 – Watch Congressional Testimony
Member Update March 4 2025 – Watch Congressional Testimony
Posts
NATCA in the News: House T&I Aviation Subcommittee Hearing
After he testified for more than three hours in a hearing before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee on March 4, NATCA President Nick Daniels took some questions from the media. The following are highlights […]
Documents
Posts
Last Chance to Save: Early Bird Deadline is March 9!
Today is the final day to lock in the lowest prices for NATCA’s 2025 Convention in San Francisco! Register now to save on: Prices increase tomorrow, so don’t wait. Register now at natca.org/convention
Documents
2025 Constitutional Amendment Package
2025 Constitutional Amendment Package
Posts
Read NATCA President Nick Daniel’s Full Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives
Read the full text of NATCA President Nick Daniel’s testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives here.
Documents
March-4-2025-Testimony-of-NATCA-President-Nick-Daniels
March-4-2025-Testimony-of-NATCA-President-Nick-Daniels
Posts
NATCA President Nick Daniels Testifies Before House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee
(WASHINGTON) – During his testimony today before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Nick Daniels provided the union’s position on critical issues facing the aviation […]
Documents
Pages
Documents
NATCA Update Feb 24 2025
NATCA Update Feb 24 2025
NATCA Update Feb 21 2025
NATCA Update Feb 21 2025
NATCA Update Feb 19 2025
NATCA Update Feb 19 2025
Member Update March 2 2025 – Town Hall Reminder
Member Update March 2 2025 – Town Hall Reminder
Member Update March 1 2025 – Town Hall OPM Email
Member Update March 1 2025 – Town Hall OPM Email
Member Update March 1 2025 – OPM Email Update
Member Update March 1 2025 – OPM Email Update
Member Update February 28 2025 – Second OPM Email Update
Member Update February 28 2025 – Second OPM Email Update
Member Update February 24 2025 – OPM Email Response Templates
Member Update February 24 2025 – OPM Email Response Templates
Member Update February 24 2025 – Indigo Book OPM Email Response Templates
Member Update February 24 2025 – Indigo Book OPM Email Response Templates
Member Update February 23 2025 – OPM Email Update
Member Update February 23 2025 – OPM Email Update
Member Update February 23 2025 – OPM Email Update No. 2
Member Update February 23 2025 – OPM Email Update No. 2
Member Update February 22 2025 – OPM Email
Member Update February 22 2025 – OPM Email
Member Update Feb. 20 2025 Town Hall in Two Hours
Member Update Feb. 20 2025 Town Hall in Two Hours
Member Update Feb. 18 2025 Town Hall in Two Hours
Member Update Feb. 18 2025 Town Hall in Two Hours
Member Update Feb. 17 2025 Town Hall Reminder (1)
Member Update Feb. 17 2025 Town Hall Reminder (1)
Member Update Feb. 15 2025 DOGE RIF Pt. 2 (1)
Member Update Feb. 15 2025 DOGE RIF Pt. 2 (1)
Member Update Feb. 12 2025 DOGE RIF (1)
Member Update Feb. 12 2025 DOGE RIF (1)
March 4, 2025 Testimony of NATCA President Nick Daniels
March 4, 2025 Testimony of NATCA President Nick Daniels
All Member Update Feb. 14 2025 NTI V2 (1)
All Member Update Feb. 14 2025 NTI V2 (1)
March 4, 2025 Testimony of NATCA President Nick Daniels
March 4, 2025 Testimony of NATCA President Nick Daniels
CFS Floor Plan 2.28.25
CFS Floor Plan 2.28.25
Posts
Region X Member Update | 1 March 2025
Region X Family, This message may be long, but there is a lot to cover. Potential Reduction in Force (RIF) I want to begin by acknowledging that I, and the rest of the leadership team, understand the most important […]
Documents
Posts
March 1st, 2025 New England Bi-Monthly Update
From Kevin Curtiss, NATCA New England Regional Vice President NATCA New England, For those who missed our members’ Town Hall this week, I’d like to give some perspective on my role as your RVP over this […]
Documents
Posts
February 28th, 2025 – New England RVP Round-Up
From Kevin Curtiss, NATCA New England Regional Vice President NATCA Members, Members of the NATCA National Executive Board (NEB) were notified earlier today that there was a rumor of the possibility of another OPM “What did […]
Documents
Use the filters below to fine tune your search.
