Van Nuys ATCT (VNY)

Van Nuys ATCT (VNY) member Peter Kasabian recently received a special call from California Congressman Brad Sherman. “I was thinking it was one of his staffers wanting to discuss aviation,” said Kasabian, “but lo and behold, […]

On April 27, the Western Pacific chapter of the National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NHCFAE) helped introduce more than 1,200 students to careers in aviation, especially Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) positions in aviation safety […]

Three Kings’ Day celebrates the Three Kings in the Christian Nativity story, also referred to as The Three Wise Men. In most of Spain, Latin America, and some communities in the United States with larger Hispanic […]

Eagle (top right), with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta (center) and fellow members of NHCFAE.  NATCA/FAA career: I began my FAA career in 2009 and am currently a Certified Professional Controller (CPC) at VNY ATCT. At the […]

National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM), observed annually Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the rich history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This month, NATCA […]

President Paul Rinaldi, Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert, and Great Lakes Regional Vice President Bryan Zilonis spoke at the Great Lakes region FacRep meeting in Indianapolis, Ind., this week. They gave an update on the Union […]