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We Guide You Home #NATCA stands with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) for a fair contract with American Airlines. It is unacceptable that these hard working, aviation safety professionals have not received a raise for the past five […]
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(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) thanks subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-Ar.) and Ranking Member Mike Quigley (D-Il.), as well as full committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Ok.) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-Ct.), […]
Brothers and Sisters, As we enter the height of another busy summer travel season, the TSA reported this week that it expects to screen more than 32 million passengers from Thursday, June 27 through Monday, July […]
Philadelphia ATCT (PHL) member Brandy Willis represented NATCA at the Mary Gay Scanlon Labor Community Happy Hour last month. During the event, Willis had a conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (Penn.-5). “As soon as […]
NATCA Indianapolis Center (ZID) members lit up the streets with joy and pride as they represented our Union during the Indy Pride Parade on June 8. Amidst the cheers and rainbow-colored flags, they showcased the spirit […]
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Summer is upon us, which means temperatures are rising across the country. What does that mean for our facilities? Join your NATCA OSHA Reps for a webinar Thursday, June 27 at 5 p.m. ET to find […]
Bradley ATCT (BDL) member Shannon Lyman represented NATCA at a Red Sox game she attended with U.S. Reps. Katherine Clark (Mass.-5) and Annie Kuster (N.H.-2) last month. Both members of Congress emphasized the importance of passing […]
Potomac TRACON (PCT) Legislative Rep. Brian Schmelzel and Taylor Warren (PCT) represented our Union at a reception with U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (Va.-1) on May 7. The event was also attended by other prominent members of […]
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is requesting one (1) volunteer to serve as a Disaster Response Committee Member. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) Disaster Response Committee is dedicated to coordinating and implementing disaster […]
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is requesting Two (2) volunteers to serve as a Union Synergy (US) Committee Mentees and Two (2) volunteers to serve as a Union Synergy (US) Committee Members. The NATCA […]
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 […]
On April 30, NATCA Historical Committee (NHC) members provided tours of our Union’s National Office to more than 20 members attending NATCA in Washington 2024. NHC members gave a short history of NATCA as a union, […]
NATCA hosted a Meet and Greet for FAA Academy trainees on May 29 in Oklahoma City. Thirty-eight trainees attended the event where they received an overview of our Union’s history, structure, and benefits of membership. Dallas-Fort […]
U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean (Penn.-4) hosted an event on March 28, where she spoke with NATCA Reading TRACAB (RDG) Legislative Representative Rob Belote. Belote was warmly welcomed by Rep. Dean, who has been a steadfast supporter […]
Staff members from U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester’s (Del.-At Large) office toured the Wilmington (Del.) ATCT (ILG), facilitated by ILG FacRep Will Turner. Legislative Aide Sophie Rapley and Special Assistant Iris Turner expressed enthusiasm in learning about […]
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day. It commemorates the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, the final holdout of the Confederacy, were liberated by the U.S. Army, on June 19, […]
As we celebrate NATCA’s 37th anniversary on June 19, we reflect on nearly four decades of incredible accomplishments by our Union. Our NATCA brothers and sisters have met challenges along the way with collective strength, energy, […]
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From Bryan Krampovitis, NATCA New England ARVP On Tuesday, LR Lead Nick Marangos, Hanah Wiseman, Lisa Fulford, and I attended PAR, pre-arbitration review. Nick and I argued a case for ZBW which was an interesting case […]
Happy Father’s Day from your NATCA family! Thank you to all the dads and caretakers in our Union that sacrifice time away from their own families to keep the National Airspace safe. Because of you, we […]
The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as FacReps at their local facilities: Great Lakes Region:Jason Dresow (St. Paul ATCT, STP)Daniel Kane (Moline Quad […]
NATCA President Rich Santa participated in a panel during Politico’s ‘Flight Path: State of the Airline Industry’ event on June 12 in Washington, D.C. Santa, along with Sharon Pinkerton, Sr. Vice President for Airlines for America […]
NATCA is requesting two (2) TRACON volunteers: One to serve as the Air Safety Investigations (ASI) Committee TRACON Mentee and one to serve as a TRACON Air Safety Investigator (ASI). The ASI Committee serves as NATCA’s […]
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 […]
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: Within the Performance Based Rulemaking Committee (PARC) Navigation (NAV) Work Group […]
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 […]
Eric Johnson, Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZFW), is the Article 114 OSG Modernization Representative for the Central Service Area. OSG Modernization Representative Background: The OSG NATCA representative is responsible for executing airspace actions, Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP), […]
Matt Trimble is the National AIS Article 114 Representative. Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) System Updates: The agency is continuing to move towards sunsetting the United States NOTAM System (USNS) and fully transitioning to the Federal […]
Adam Searcy (ZDC) is the National PBN Article 114 Co-Lead for the Eastern Service Area North Operations Support Group. PBN Single-site Background: PBN Co-Leads are responsible for the oversight of designing, developing, and implementing PBN procedures […]
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 […]
Jeff Plendl, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZLA), is the National PBN Article 114 Co-Lead for the WSA. Background: The PBN Co-Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of single-site Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anthony Snow is the National TFMS Article 114 Representative. Background: TFMS is a data exchange system supporting the national air traffic flow management and monitoring. TFMS processes all available data sources, such as flight plan messages, […]
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Wilmington New Castle ATCT (ILG) VP Matt Dunn and Will Turner hosted staff from Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester’s office (DE-AL) Sophie Rapley and Iris Turner. “[They] were very excited to learn about the day-to-day operations at ILG […]
The June, 2024 Central Region Update is now available.
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NATCA President Rich Santa recently attended a solidarity event for members from Raleigh Durham ATCT (RDU) and the surrounding area. The event provided a perfect backdrop for members to engage directly with union leadership, gain insights […]
NATCA representatives attended the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Professional Standards (PS) Conference, April 23-24 in Las Vegas, further strengthening ties and exchanging valuable insights with the pilots’ union. Among the attendees were NATCA PS Committee […]
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 […]
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Luke Miller (I90) is the National Wake Turbulence Article 114 Representative. Background: Consolidated Wake Turbulence (CWT) reduces and streamlines the number of wake turbulence separation standards in the national airspace (NAS). There are currently two (2) […]
Chris Keyes, Lydia Baune, and Patrick Carter are the Professional Standards Article 52 Representatives NATCA’s Professional Standards Program (PSP) has now processed over 5,140 cases since the program began. The program helps to maintain, promote, and […]
Adonna Prior (LAS) is the National TEAM Article 114 Representative. Background: The NATCA TEAM Program SMEs have collaborated with management TEAM program SMEs, 2400, and Volanno (TEAM’s developer) throughout the national and post-rollout phases. This collaboration […]
Megan Holst is the National OARS Article 114 Representative. Background: The Operational Analysis and Reporting System is the enterprise portal that consolidates safety data and functions in support of the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Safety Management […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairperson of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) OSHA Committee. Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members in identifying, understanding, preventing, and seeking remedies […]
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. TFDM will replace […]
NATCA President Rich Santa was a featured guest speaker at the 134th regular meeting of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Executive Board, which took place May 15-17 at ALPA’s headquarters in McLean, Va. The meeting […]
From May 7-9, 2024, NATCA’s Professional Standards Committee (PS) hosted an intensive three-day training for its new members at Salt Lake Center (ZLC). The training welcomed new volunteers, equipping them with essential tools to address workplace […]
#NATCA Eastern Region Members and Reps! Want to get involved at your facility? Curious about the health and safety of your workplace? Join us for some quick OSHA training to get you on your feet! Please join […]
NATCA received the Political Activism Award at the Northern Virginia Labor Federation’s 30th Anniversary Tribute to Labor Dinner on Friday night. NATCA President Rich Santa accepted the award, highlighting the contributions of NATCA’s retired members through […]
This Pride Month, NATCA honors the history of the LGBTQ+ equal rights movement and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. The month of June includes the anniversaries of noteworthy historic LGBTQ+ moments, including the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and […]
From Mick Devine, NATCA New England Regional Vice President Greetings New England, As we move ourselves into the summer traffic and the six-day workweeks, it has been a very eventful May. New England reps went to […]
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#NATCA Eastern Region, during April, Chris Keyes (ZDC), Patrick Carter (D10), Lydia Baune (GEG), and Paul Zoccali (LAS & AZ District Chair) attended an Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Professional Standards (PS) Conference. These meetings allow for […]
NATCA President Rich Santa hosted a breakfast event on Capitol Hill with U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.-33), who has served as chair of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023, and 10 Members of Congress established strong, […]
On April 30, the NATCA Communications Committee, chaired by Shannon Lyman (Boston Center, ZBW), held a productive meeting with representatives from NATCA regions across the country and NATCA public affairs staff. Discussions focused on a range […]
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 leaders and representatives were proud to participate in the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA)’s 63rd Annual Conference, April 15-19 in Singapore. A total of 96 member associations were represented, marking an all-time […]
On April 27, the Central Indiana AFL-CIO hosted its fourth annual Strike Out Homelessness Bowling Tournament, raising over $5,700. The event supported the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention & Prevention (CHIP), which leads efforts in Indianapolis to […]
NATCA in Washington (NiW) 2024, organized by the National Legislative Committee (NLC), was a resounding success, particularly in the Eastern Region. This year’s “Ask” was to urge all members of Congress to vote in favor of […]
This Memorial Day, NATCA remembers and honors all those who served and died for the freedoms we hold dear. Our hearts go out to those that have lost a family member or friend who died while […]
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George Herbert is the National 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 members include: […]
Ray Berndt is the National Data Comm Article 114 Representative. Over the past month, the Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZLA ARTCC) has successfully conducted several rounds of limited Data Comm Functional Verification (DFV) […]
Tony Albert (ZAU) National ERIDS Article 114 Representative. Background: ERIDS (En Route Information Display System) is a real-time, interactive, electronic information display system that replaces paper sources of information. It provides controllers, supervisors, and traffic management personnel with […]
Jessica Anaya (ZMA) is the National Offshore Automation Article 114 Representative Background: Offshore Automation Segment 1 is working toward the 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: ERAM is the baseline software used for the 20 CONUS En Route Air Traffic Control Centers. In addition, ERAM supports connections to multiple systems used within the […]
Thayer Davis (MSP) is the National TDLS Article 114 Representative. Background: Provide a collaborative approach for FAA and NATCA to identify and mitigate potential operational impacts to Air Traffic Control personnel using the Tower Data Link […]
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 […]
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Sisters and Brothers: As you are all aware, NATCA and the FAA (collectively known as “the Parties”) recently commenced bargaining on the successor agreement to the Multi-Unit and Consolidated Collective Bargaining Agreements (the “Light Blue” and […]
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Add a touch of personality to your space with our acrylic magnets, upgraded badge holders and keep track of time in style with our sleek Apple watch bands, now available at NATCA Store. Visit the NATCA […]
NATCA once again sponsored the Michael Collins Award Dinner at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. The event took place at the museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, where NATCA was represented by Potomac TRACON (PCT) FacRep […]
Jon Shedden (Fort Worth ARTCC) is the National VoICE Article 114 Representative. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NAS Voice System (NVS) program. This will include acquisitions […]
Bennie Hutto (PCT) is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Rep to ATO Enterprise & Strategy Planning (AJV-S) and Rules and Regulation (AJV-P2). Monthly Report: Within the Performance Based Rulemaking Committee (PARC) Navigation (NAV) Work Group […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adam Searcy (ZDC) is the National PBN Article 114 Co-Lead for the Eastern Service Area North Operations Support Group. PBN Single-site Background: PBN Co-Leads are responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of PBN procedures and/or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jeff Plendl, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZLA), is the National PBN Article 114 Co-Lead for the WSA. Background: The PBN Co-Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of single-site Performance Based Navigation (PBN) […]
Scott Fineron 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 […]
On Workers Memorial Day, April 28, NATCA stood in solidarity with the AFL-CIO to honor the memory of workers who have lost their lives on the job. In North Carolina, NATCA was represented by NATCA Boots […]
The NATCA Benefits Committee is pleased to offer members a benefit that assists those pursuing a college degree. The Penn State World Campus/NATCA alliance provides our members with a 5% discount on all tuition rates and […]
Ballots for this year’s Union election will be mailed to members on June 3, 2024. In order to receive your ballot in a timely manner, it’s crucial for all members to ensure their current mailing address […]
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On April 25, NATCA members at many facilities around the country brought their children to work, offering them a firsthand look at the exciting world of aviation during this year’s observance of Take Your Child to […]
The Professional Standards Committee (PSC) members Lydia Baune (Spokane ATCT, GEG), Patrick Carter (Dallas/Fort Worth TRACON, D10), and Chris Keyes (Washington Center, ZDC) held a training from April 16-18 at Phoenix TRACON (P50). During the meeting, […]
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 […]
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