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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 Wishes You Peace and Prosperity This Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is a month-long holiday observed by people of Islamic faith. Many Muslims fast each day of Ramadan from sun up to sun down. The holiday also includes time for charity, nightly prayer, and reflection. This year, Ramadan is likely to commence on March 11 or 12, and end on April 9 or…
NATCA Celebrates International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month
As we celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize International Women’s Day, we honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women across all fields, including the often male-dominated worlds of aviation and air traffic control. NATCA is proud to have such amazing female members serving as committee chairs, facility representatives, and more within our Union.
House Votes to Extend FAA Funding and Authorization
Brothers and Sisters, As we reported previously, we face the threat of another government shutdown at 12:01am Saturday, March 2. On Wednesday afternoon, Congressional leaders announced an agreement on several annual spending bills, including funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The U.S. House of Representatives just passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that pushes the appropriations…
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Benefits
NATCA Benefits Partners with Cambridge Financial
NATCA Benefits is pleased to offer the services of Cambridge Financial to our Union’s members! They are well versed in our unique career fields and ready to serve. Visit www.NATCABENEFITS.org and find the “Cambridge Financial” logo under the “Financial/Retirement” tab and enjoy!
NATCA Benefits Offers Discounts at Great Wolf Lodge
NATCA Benefits wants to save you money on a great family getaway this winter! You’re going to love sliding down their waterslides, eating at their fantastic restaurants, and building family traditions with Great Wolf Lodge! Visit www.NATCABENEFITS.org and find the “Great Wolf Lodge” logo under the “Entertainment” tab. Make sure you are signed in to…
Events
Committee for NATCA’s 2025 Convention in San Francisco Holds First Planning Meeting
Western Pacific Regional Vice President (NWP RVP) Joel Ortiz and Planning Committee Chair Charles Howell recently convened the first meeting for the planning committee for NATCA’s 2025 Convention that will take place in San Francisco in May of 2025. The group spent two days discussing the budget, reviewing lists of tasks that need to be…
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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