NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION (NATCA) For Immediate Release August 4, 2016 Contact: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 NATCA Mourns the Passing of Former Congressman Steve LaTourette, a True Champion for NATCA, Aviation Safety, and Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. […]
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Aug. 2, 2016: The FAA is Hiring Air Traffic Controllers
The FAA is Hiring Air Traffic Controllers In preparation for the future workforce, the FAA announced that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions from August 8-15, 2016. More: http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=86086&cid=TW459 […]
July 7, 2016: NATCA Urges Passage of FAA Authorization Extension That Addresses Air Traffic Controller Staffing Crisis
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION (NATCA) For Immediate Release July 7, 2016 Contact: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 NATCA Urges Passage of FAA Authorization Extension that Addresses Air Traffic Controller Staffing Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Air […]
June 15, 2016: The Washington Times: Paul Rinaldi Column – “Air Traffic Control Shouldn’t Model Metro”
The Washington Times: Column – “Air Traffic Control Shouldn’t Model Metro” June 15, 2016 By Paul Rinaldi, NATCA President The Metro subway system in Washington, D.C., is a national disgrace. The U.S. secretary of transportation has […]
June 15, 2016: Trish Gilbert in The Hill – “Air traffic control staffing shortage must be addressed”
THE HILL: Column – “Air traffic control staffing shortage must be addressed” June 15, 2016 By Trish Gilbert, NATCA Executive Vice President Our nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system relies on a well-trained, highly qualified workforce. […]
June 15, 2016: Controller Staffing at a 27-Year Low; Rinaldi Tells House Aviation Subcommittee the Situation is a “Crisis”
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) For Immediate Release June 15, 2016 Contact: Sarah McCann, 315-796-1560 Controller Staffing at a 27-Year Low; Rinaldi Tells House Aviation Subcommittee the Situation is a “Crisis” WASHINGTON – National Air […]
May 25, 2016: FAA, NATCA Announce Tentative Agreement on New Collective Bargaining Agreement
May 25, 2016 Contacts: Sarah McCann, NATCA, 315-796-1560; Laura Brown, FAA, 202-359-3680 FAA, NATCA Announce Tentative Agreement on New Collective Bargaining Agreement WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its largest union, the National Air […]
May 25, 2016: The Hill: Op/ed column by Paul Rinaldi, “Don’t let our air traffic control system become the D.C. Metro of the skies”
Please click here to read this op/ed column by Paul Rinaldi, NATCA President, published May 25, 2016. To subscribe to receive NATCA press releases, statements, and media advisories, please click here.
NATCA President Paul Rinaldi Named Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Winner
May 19, 2016 NATCA President Paul Rinaldi Named Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Winner Click Here for the link.
NATCA Applauds Senate Confirmation of Michael Huerta as FAA Administrator – (1/1/2013)
CONTACT: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 NATCA APPLAUDS SENATE CONFIRMATION OF MICHAEL HUERTA AS FAA ADMINISTRATOR WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association applauded Senate confirmation today of Michael Huerta as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration […]
NATCA Salutes DOT Secretary LaHood for Term Marked by Safety – (1/29/2013)
CONTACT: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association today salutes Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, upon his resignation announcement. “Secretary LaHood has been an extraordinary leader. He worked to restore fair collective bargaining […]
STATEMENT FROM NATCA PRESIDENT PAUL RINALDI – (2/22/2013)
CONTACT: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 “Today’s announcement from the FAA unfortunately confirms the concerns we have been warning about for months – sequestration will significantly and perhaps permanently undermine the capacity of the National Airspace System. The […]