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The NATCA Benefits Committee is proud to announce that our Union is partnering with National University (NU) to offer a tuition reduction of up to 25%* to our members, employees, and retirees for associate, undergraduate, and […]
Happy 25th NATCAversary to our Aircraft Certification Specialists! On Sept. 12, 2000, the Federal Labor Relations Association (FLRA) certified NATCA as the exclusive bargaining unit representative of FAA aircraft certification specialists. This group is composed of aerospace […]
Today marks the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. NATCA remembers those who lost their lives that day and commends the aviation safety professionals that were on duty that day for their bravery and hard work. […]
At NATCA’s Communicating for Safety (CFS) conference, NATCA President Nick Daniels and FAA Acting Chief Operating Officer, Frank McIntosh will take part in an important conversation on leadership and operational change. People First: Leading and Supporting […]
Next week, NATCA’s Communicating For Safety (CFS) conference will feature a fireside chat with NATCA President Nick Daniels and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. Together they will discuss the future of the National Airspace System with a […]
Next week, more than 1,200 aviation professionals will gather in Las Vegas for Communicating For Safety (CFS), the premier aviation safety conference in the United States. From September 15-17 at The Horseshoe, this year’s event will […]
Business casual is appropriate for the conference. The dress code for the Archie League Awards Banquet is semi-formal, so a suit or dress is appropriate. As a reminder, CFS is focused on aviation safety, so please […]
Make the most of Communicating for Safety 2025, Sept. 15-17, with our event app, Whova. Download the app to see the schedule, maps, sponsors, and more by clicking here: https://whova.com/portal/jzU6fPHGEF-NJytdzOZ6emFidPGQjZwVqt895QzvjYA=/ Once it’s installed, search “NATCA CFS” and […]
Join the conversation live at #NATCACFS 2025. Ask questions, share ideas, and connect with aviation safety leaders in real time. Submit your questions for our speakers on Slido.com using event code #NATCACFS and be part of […]
NATCA is proud to bring Communicating For Safety (CFS) 2025 to an even wider audience through our live stream. From Sept. 15-17, more than 1,200 aviation professionals will gather in Las Vegas for the nation’s premier […]
The NATCA Charitable Foundation is hosting its silent auction in the exhibition hall at Communicating For Safety (CFS) — and NATCA members anywhere can join! Bidding opens Sunday, Sept. 14, at 12 p.m. and closes Wednesday, […]
The NATCA Central Region Update for September 2025 is now available ***HATCH ACT WARNING*** In this Issue:
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NATCA is requesting one (1) Certified Professional Controller (CPC) to serve as a full-time (80 hours per pay period) Air Traffic Safety Action Program (ATSAP) Event Review Committee (ERC)Analyst. This position is covered by the NATCA/Federal Aviation […]
NATCA is requesting two (2) Certified Professional Controller (CPC) to serve as part-time (8 hours per pay period) Air Traffic Safety Action Program (ATSAP) Analysis Team (AAT) Analysts. These positions are covered by the NATCA/Federal Aviation […]
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The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as FacReps at their local facilities: Eastern: Dane Ellsworth (Albany ATCT, ALB) Kyle Nagle (Martin State FCT, […]
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U.S. Representative Maggie Goodlander (N.H.-2) recently met with NATCA New England leadership at Boston Center (ZBW). NATCA New England Regional Vice President Kevin Curtiss (Boston Center, ZBW), New Hampshire Legislative State Coordinator Alex Hendrickson (Engineer/New England […]
From Steve Brown, NATCA New England Regional ARVP Hello NATCA New England! Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, grants us an opportunity to pause and reflect on generations of working men and women whose dedication […]
Open season for NATCA’s Unum Long Term Disability Insurance starts today. Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity. Unum is one of the most important parts of your overall benefits package, and NATCA offers […]
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NATCA wishes you a Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the unwavering dedication of our members who keep our country moving. Let this day remind us that our strength lies in our solidarity and unity. This […]
A reminder to all CFS 2025 attendees and sponsors: Beware of hotel booking scams. Some unauthorized third parties are contacting people claiming to offer discounted hotel rooms for CFS. These offers are not legitimate companies and […]
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The Unum Long Term Disability Program protects you in the event you lose your medical clearance or become disabled. Covered members, who have received benefits through the program, often describe signing up for Unum as one […]
NATCA Boots on the Ground Team Leader Tom Thompson (Retired NATCA Active Volunteers) and NATCA Boots On The Ground member Chris Trudeau (retired Indianapolis Center, ZID) recently took part in the AFL-CIO’s “It’s Better In A […]
Ron Foley (ZOB) is the National CDM Article 114 Representative. Background: Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) is a joint government/industry initiative aimed at improving air traffic flow management through increased information exchange among aviation community stakeholders. CDM […]
Lee Moore (I90) is the National Terminal CHI Article 114 Representative.Background:The workgroup addresses Terminal CHI requirements originating from Terminal Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs and works to improve Terminal CHI products in the National […]
Matt Gammon (ZID) is the National FMDS Article 114 Representative. Background: Flow Management and Data Services is a planned system of tools that will manage demand and National Airspace System (NAS) capacity. The initial concept of […]
Ross Costa is the National TFDM Article 114 Representative. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. […]
Adonna Prior (LAS) is the National TEAM Article 114 Representative. Background:TEAM is a comprehensive system designed for training documentation, tracking, and reporting. It meets employees’ training management needs, provides robust and accessible reporting, and complies with […]
Karena Marinas (ZLA) serves as the Chairperson of the NATCA OSHA CommitteeBackground The NATCA OSHA Committee exists to help our representatives and members identify, prevent, and resolve Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) issues. Each FAA region […]
Jon Shedden (Fort Worth ARTCC) is the National VoICE Article 114 Representative. Background:The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NAS Voice System (NVS) program. This will […]
John T. Lenhart (ZOA) is the Article 114 Representative for Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP). ATOP Program Background: The ATOP system processes information consistent with system calculations or expectations (e.g., vertical movement) and provides alerts […]
Chris Keyes, Lydia Baune, and Patrick Carter are the Professional Standards Article 52 Representatives. NATCA’s Professional Standards Program (PSP) has now processed over 5,760 cases since the program began. The program helps to maintain, promote, and […]
Eric Avila (ZHU) is the National Weather Article 114 Representative. Background:The Aviation Weather Display (AWD) will consolidate the Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) and Corridor Integrated Weather System (CIWS). In addition, the AWD will incorporate new […]
Happy 25th NATCAversary to the FAA Airports Division! On Aug. 31, 2000, the Federal Labor Relations Association (FLRA) certified NATCA as the exclusive bargaining unit representative of Airports Division employees at the FAA. These members work in […]
U.S. Representative Diana DeGette of Colorado’s first congressional district toured Denver ATCT (DEN) on Aug. 4. The congresswoman and her staff were ecstatic to see the air traffic operations at the airport and meet some of […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels recently spoke at the National Hispanic Coalition for Federal Aviation Employees (NHCFAE) annual training in Puerto Rico. Daniels spoke about the important role air traffic controllers play in maintaining a safe and effective […]
RNAV Committee Zoom Mtg Monday August 25th@3pm Eastern Agenda: Attendees:Chair – Tom ThompsonCraig SmithNoel KingstonRosa SeraiMichelle TrudeauMargaret Summers – RNAV membership count. – Total: 3858 – Number receiving emails: 3919 – Facebook group: 1380 – RNAV Budget – […]
NATCA is seeking one (1) Certified Professional Controller (CPC) to serve as a union representative on the Western Service Area (WSA) Air Traffic Safety Action Program (ATSAP) Event Review Committee (ERC) Member. This position is covered by the NATCA/Federal […]
In response to the news that civilian federal workers will not receive an annual increase to pay, NATCA is taking action on behalf of all members. Hear from NATCA President Nick Daniels on the plan to […]
2025 Winners of the 20th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards View our 2025 Awards book in UberFlipView our 2025 Awards book in PDF
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The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is requesting five (5 – 3 from ZAN and 2 from HCF) En Route volunteers to participate in the Offshore Automation (OA) En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) Transition for […]
Hayden Copadis, child of Alexander Copadis (Fort Worth Center, ZFW) is among this year’s 20 NATCA Scholarship winners. Every year, NATCA offers a scholarship program for spouses, children, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of active, retired, […]
NATCA is requesting two (2) En Route volunteers (one En Route TMC, and one En Route CPC) in the Eastern, Great Lakes, New England, or Southern region to serve as full-time (80 hours per pay period) […]
NATCA is requesting one (1) Terminal volunteer at a level 10 or higher Tower or Up/Down facility in the Eastern, Great Lakes, New England, or Southern region to serve as full-time (80 hours per pay period) […]
Tony Albert (ZAU) is the National ERIDS Article 114 Representative. Background:ERIDS (En Route Information Display System) is a real-time, interactive, electronic information display system used as a replacement for paper sources of information. ERIDS provides controllers, […]
Chris Espada (IAH) is the National TDLS Article 114 Representative. Background: Provide a collaborative approach for FAA and NATCA to identify and mitigate potential operational impacts to Air Traffic Control personnel using the Tower Data Link Services […]
Luke Miller (I90) is the National Navigation Article 114 Representative. Background:The Navigation Representative works closely with Agency Program Managers in three key areas: Ground-Based Navigation, Satellite Navigation, and Visual Guidance Lighting Systems. Ground-Based Navigation’s primary focus […]
Western Service Area (WSA) Air Traffic Services (AJT) Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) RepresentativeJeff Plendl, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZLA), Article 114 IFP Representative Background:The NATCA AJT IFP Representative serves as the NATCA counterpart […]
Every year, NATCA designs and distributes a monthly wall calendar featuring photos of air traffic control facilities that have been taken by our Union’s members. These calendars are offered to active and retired NATCA members free […]
Kyle Buchan, child of Deborah Buchan (Grand Rapids ATCT, GRR) is among this year’s 20 NATCA Scholarship winners. Every year, NATCA offers a scholarship program for spouses, children, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of active, retired, […]
The National Finance Committee is hosting one-hour presentations on financial tracking and audit preparation, which will suffice as the financial portion of onboarding as a new officer. It includes tracking finances and recordkeeping, Department of Labor […]
National Training Committee (NTC) Charter adopted 7-1-2025
Cat Davis has been an Air Traffic Controller for 16 years at PCT (Potomac TRACON). Over the course of her career, Davis has held several key roles within #NATCA, including Area Representative and Training Representative at […]
The August 15, 2025 Central Region Update is now available. In this update:
NATCA is happy to announce the recipients of the 21st annual Archie League Medal of Safety Award and the 9th annual Region X Commitment to Safety Award. These winners were selected from the 64 nominations that […]
2025 NATCA Integrated CBA
August 15th, 2025 From Kevin Curtiss, NATCA New England RVP Hello, NATCA New England. We are in the final leg of summer, and as you do every year, you all have been exceptional in ensuring the […]
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