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National Air Traffic Controllers Association
NATCA is a labor union and aviation safety organization in the United States that represents nearly 20,000 highly skilled air traffic controllers, engineers, and other aviation safety-related professionals. NATCA was certified in 1987 by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to be the exclusive bargaining representative for air traffic controllers employed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Today, NATCA is one of the strongest labor unions in the federal sector and represents a range of aviation safety professionals in 15 FAA bargaining units, five Department of Defense air traffic facilities, and 123 federal contract towers. These air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals make vital contributions to the U.S. economy and make modern life possible by coordinating the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of nearly one billion aviation passengers and millions of tons of freight within the National Airspace System each year. NATCA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.
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NATCA Stands with United Auto Workers Fighting for a Strong Contract
NATCA stands in solidarity with the United Auto Workers (UAW). As auto workers have seen their average hourly wage decline, the Big Three automakers have raked in more than $250 billion in profits and rewarded shareholders with tens of billions of dollars in stock buybacks and dividend payouts during the last 10 years. In addition, the CEOs…
NATCA Remembers Sep. 11
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We remember those who lost their lives and commend the aviation safety professionals that were on duty that day for their bravery and hard work. It fills us with great pride to represent the men and women who handled such a terrible event seamlessly, professionally, and…
NATCA Congratulates Michael Whitaker on His Nomination to Be the Next FAA Administrator
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO, (NATCA) congratulates former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator and Chief NextGen Officer, Michael Whitaker, on his nomination by President Joe Biden to be the next administrator of the FAA. NATCA urges the Senate to perform its constitutional duty to provide advice and consent and move this nomination…
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Benefits
NATCA Benefits: Enjoy 15% Off Sylvan Learning
NATCA Benefits is pleased to partner with Sylvan Learning Center to offer our members exclusive discounts. Whether your child needs to catch up or is looking to get ahead, Sylvan’s experts and proven success will put your child on the path to success! Members and their extended family will enjoy 15% off either in person…
NATCA Announces Enrollment Open Season for Unum Long-Term Disability Program
On June 20, NATCA will begin an enrollment open season for its popular Unum group long-term disability (LTD) program. The Unum LTD program protects NATCA members and their families with peace of mind in the event they lose their medical or become disabled. LTD insurance can be the most important part of your overall benefits…
Events
Region X Member Toi Lee Sings National Anthem at Fort Lauderdale Convention
To kick off the first day of business at NATCA’s 19th Biennial Convention, the Homestead Air Reserve Base Honor Guard joined Region X member Toi Lee (Engineer/Central Region, ECE) for the National Anthem. Watch Lee’s performance and the color guard ceremony here. https://vimeo.com/841310660?share=copy
Spotlight
Get To Know NATCA’s National Legislative Committee Chair David Skarphol
Relationship building is at the core of NATCA’s legislative activism. Earlier this year David Skarphol (Phoenix TRACON, P50) stepped up as the chair of NATCA’s National Legislative Committee (NLC), leading the team that coordinates and facilitates NATCA members’ legislative training and relationships with members of Congress. Today we take a moment to introduce Skarphol and…
Aviation Facts
Fact: The United States aviation system is an economic driver, contributing 5.2 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product, and generating nearly 11 million jobs.
Aircraft in the sky at peak operational times
Pounds of freight moving through the National Airspace System each year
Current Traffic
Tracking 10,677 airborne aircraft with 636,859,278 total flights in the database. FlightAware has tracked 113,709 arrivals in the last 24 hours.
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