Western Pacific Region (NWP) Archives

Sept. 22, 2017 // How NATCA is Working to Protect Your Retirement

NATCA held its third rolling lobby week of the month in Washington, D.C. During the past three weeks, 53 activists have taken 405 congressional appointments. To prepare them for their Congressional visits, National Legislative Committee Chairman […]

Sept. 8, 2017 // Member Focus: David Skarphol, P50

NATCA/FAA career: Falcon Field Tower (FFZ), Phoenix TRACON (P50) Born and raised, other places of living: Born Sioux Falls, S.D.; raised in Fargo, N.D. Education: University of North Dakota. Family: My wife and two daughters. Q: […]

Sept. 8, 2017 // Photo Album: Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, California: Places NATCA is Making a Difference Across the Country This Week

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 […]

Sept. 1, 2017 // Legislative Meetings Recap

Republican Congressman Trey Hollingsworth, who represents the 9th District in Indiana, visited Louisville ATCT (SDF). NATCA thanks Congressman Hollingsworth for his interest in the National Airspace System (NAS) and his support for those who keep it […]

Aug. 25, 2017 // Photo Album: Chattanooga, Washington, California, Los Angeles, San Diego: Places NATCA is Making a Difference Across the Country This Week

NATCA President Paul Rinaldi and Southern Regional Vice President Jim Marinitti were in Chattanooga (CHA) on Aug. 21 to join local members from both CHA and Knoxville (TYS) for a discussion about many NATCA issues, including […]

Aug. 18, 2017 // Legislative Meetings Recap

NATCAvists across the country met with congressional representatives this week. Billings Tower/TRACON (BIL) hosted Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., this week. NATCA member Jason Bigler accompanied him on the tour. The Senator is a major supporter of […]