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NATCA Members Complete Safety Advocacy Training Course
NATCA President Nick Daniels and Executive Vice President Mick Devine recently participated in NATCA Academy’s Safety Advocacy Training (SAT) course. Six NATCA members completed the course, which took place June 10-11, 2026, in Las Vegas. The members who completed the course gained knowledge of the many safety programs, processes, and requirements utilized in air traffic…
NATCA Members Complete Drug and Alcohol Training Class
Nineteen NATCA members recently completed the two-day Drug and Alcohol Training (DAT) course on June 8-9, 2026, in Las Vegas. The course educated participants about the proper procedures for a drug test and the rights afforded to bargaining unit employees during testing. Attendees now are equipped to be effective representatives and witness the testing process…
OKC Meet and Greet Provides Open Forum For Students to Ask Questions
Nearly three dozen FAA Academy students attended a meet and greet with NATCA leadership and members in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The evening provided an open forum for academy students to ask questions about the air traffic control profession and NATCA membership. New England Regional Vice President Kevin Curtiss, Training Representative Jim…
Press Releases
NATCA Thanks Congress for Passage of Appropriations to End Shutdown and Fund the Government, Calls on Congress to Pass the Aviation Solvency Act
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) thanks Congress for passing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill that ends the partial government shutdown and provides increased funding for the Federal Aviation Administration through the remainder of the fiscal year. NATCA thanks Appropriations Chair Collins, Ranking Member Murray, Chairman Cole, and Ranking Member DeLauro…
NATCA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS FUNDING TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(WASHINGTON) – Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) expressed its disappointment that Congress was unable to reach an agreement to fund the government and called on legislators to end the government shutdown as soon as possible. This shutdown occurs less than three months after a record-long government shutdown that put unnecessary strain on the traveling public, the economy, and the aviation safety professionals who are vital to maintaining the safety of our…
ICYMI: Video of Press Conference at NATCA’s National Office as Air Traffic Controllers Receive Second Zero-Dollar Paycheck
Earlier today, President Nick Daniels held a press conference at NATCA’s National Office to mark the second consecutive zero-dollar paycheck for the nation’s air traffic controllers. Daniels discussed the growing personal and professional toll that the shutdown is taking on air traffic controllers, and the potential impact on the traveling public as the busy holiday…
Congressional Testimony
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.
NATCA President Santa’s testimony before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Read House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa PDF here Watch the hearing and learn more here. 3-23-23 House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa FINAL[100]Download
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