Safety Committee Archives

NATCA Joins International Aviation Safety Colleagues from IFATCA

Rulings Contradict International Standards of Safety Culture WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) issued this statement today as it joined its international aviation safety professional colleagues from the International Federation of Air Traffic […]

Becoming the Best at our Chosen Profession: Renewed Energy with a Training Focus

The NATCA Safety & Technology Leadership Council and the National Safety Committee members concluded their meeting this week, returning home with renewed focus and passion for one important safety topic: training. “The purpose behind this effort […]

Region X Commitment to Safety Award

The Region X Commitment to Safety Award is given annually to a Region X member who has shown a profound dedication to ensuring the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS). The award is peer-nominated, and […]

2018: Bridget Singratanakul

NATCA President Paul Rinaldi presented the award at Communicating For Safety 2018 to NATCA Runway Safety Rep Bridget Singratanakul for her exceptional work in representing the Union in collaborative efforts with the FAA and aviation […]

2017: Jim McAllister

NATCA President Paul Rinaldi, Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert, and Safety Committee Chair Steve Hansen presented Jim McAllister (Potomac TRACON) with the Steve Hansen Safety Advocate Award at Communicating For Safety in March 2017. Please click […]

CFS Panel: Tried, True and Tested – Aviation Safety Professionals: Unforeseen Circumstances Put these Professionals to the Test

FAA Air Traffic Organization Chief Operating Officer Teri Bristol introduced the panel, which took a close look at how aviation safety professionals handled four incidents over the last 15 months: an Air Canada aircraft that erroneously […]