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Washington Center (ZDC) was busy as ever on July 4 this week, with members reporting to keep the skies safe for everyone traveling this holiday weekend. For the last 30 years, NATCA members have shown up […]

NATCA Member in Need: Justin Mendelson, Columbia Metropolitan (CAE)
Justin Mendelson has been with the Federal Aviation Administration for the past five and a half years and has been a supporter and member of NATCA since arriving […]

There are a limited number of hotel rooms in the NATCA Convention block at each hotel.  Please reserve your hotel as soon as possible.  Once all the rooms are reserved with-in the blocks the rates and […]

In mid-November 1995, Congress passed an annual appropriations act for the FAA that required the agency to implement a new personnel system and procurement procedures by April 1, 1996. In doing so, Congress exempted the FAA from a majority of the regulations contained in Title 5 of the United States Code. As a result, in addition to other potential changes, the agency could legally negotiate pay for the first time.

A NATCA-FAA collaborative workgroup was recently honored by American Airlines for their efforts to reduce delays and increase capacity during adverse weather conditions. Mike Ransom was the NATCA lead on the workgroup, and the Union is […]

Do you have an elderly parent or grandparent who needs more assistance with basic tasks? Are you spending work time or taking  leave to search for long distance or local elder care resources? Through the FAA […]