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Doug Peterson was recognized as Raytheon’s fourth annual Controller of the Year award winner, for improving safety through modernization. Peterson has been the Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) Segment 1 lead for large TRACONs for […]

Moderators:Jeff Woods, Program Management Organization (PMO) Representative, NATCAJennifer Post, Director of Air Traffic Services, FAA Panelists:Daryl Hickey, President, Civil Air, AustraliaKieron Heflin, Remote Tower Representative, NATCAKeith McCrea, Executive Director, Virginia SATSLab, Inc. Patrik Peters, President and […]

Air traffic control is demanding, dynamic, and at times both physically and emotionally exhausting. It takes a determined and dedicated person to thrive in this career. You must be resourceful, constantly alert, an expert problem solver, […]

New England held its annual Solidarity Spring Fling on April 19. NATCA President Paul Rinaldi and NATCA Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert were in attendance at the event, which took place in Manchester. Beth and Ella […]

There are 32 NATCA members at Fairbanks ATCT/TRACON (FAI). The facility was commissioned in 1977 and is currently a level 7 tower/TRACON. Controllers at FAI are responsible for a 60-mile radius that consists of three airports […]

Spring and summer can be a great time to experiment with new activities. Whenever two or more family members agree to try a new type of summer fun, that activity can become an anticipated part of […]