Paul Behan (ZJX) is the Article 114 Rep for Space Integration. His report is below: Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them […]
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Eastern Service Center (ESC) Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and Northeast Corridor (NEC) Airspace & Procedures
Bill Wise (ESC) is the Article 114 Rep for ESC PBN and NEC A&P. PBN Single-site Background: PBN Co-Leads are responsible for the oversight of designing, developing, and implementing PBN procedures and routes. Using a collaborative workgroup […]
National Airspace Representative/Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR)
Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP equipped”, […]
Communications Service Authorization (CSA) Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
Eric Johnson Article 114 Rep. Monthly Report: The CSA PBN team held meetings on 8/9 and 8/16 to finalize matching the Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approaches at […]
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Criteria
Bennie Hutto (PCT) is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Rep to ATO Enterprise & Strategy Planning (AJV-S) and Rules and Regulation (AJV-P2). His report is below: Monthly Report: Two recommendations were submitted to the Performance-based […]
Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Article 114
Matt Trimble Article 114 Rep. Aeronautical Integrated Data Access Portal (AIDAP)/ System Wide Information Management (SWIM) and Multi Part Notice To Airman’s(NOTAMs): The Agency has met its internal goal of transitioning current AIDAP users over to […]
Strategy National Representative
Mark Ostronic is the Strategy National Representative Background: The Strategy National Representative works with the Mission Support Services Strategy & Planning (AJV-S) Director to provide a vision, a plan, and the requirements for airspace modernization programs. The […]
Performance Based Navigation (PBN)/Metroplex Design and Implementation Lead
Ed Hulsey (ZFW) is the Article 114 Metroplex Background: This initiative is part of the overall process of transitioning to a NextGen system. A “Metroplex” is a geographic area that includes several commercial and general aviation […]
UAS Integration
Jimmy Smith UAS Representative Background: (provided for insight). Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) safe integration into the NAS is an ongoing process that continually evolves with rapidly changing technological advancements. UAS integration will require new laws, policies, practices, […]
NAVAIDS Monitoring Equipment (NME):
Corrie Conrad is the Article 114 Representative for NME Background: Two different consolidated control and monitoring systems are currently operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) – the Integrated Control and Monitoring System (ICMS) and the […]
Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS)
Ryan Jacobs is the NATCA TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: TFMS is a data exchange system for supporting the management and monitoring of national air traffic flow. TFMS processes all available data sources such as flight […]
National Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) Representative/Northeast Corridor Operating Area Collaborative Workgroup Co-lead
Phil Hargarten (S46) is the Article 114 National Trajectory Based Operations Representative, Article 114 Northeast Corridor Operating Area Collaborative Workgroup Co-lead, and sits on the Performance-Based Navigation Nextgen Integration Working Group (NIWG) and the Northeast Corridor […]
Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
Kyle Ness is the NATCA TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System […]
Wake Turbulence
Gerald Quaye (JFK) is the Article 114 representative for Wake Turbulence. Background: Consolidated Wake Turbulence (CWT) will reduce and streamline the number of wake turbulence separation standards implemented in the national airspace (NAS). There are currently three […]
Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM)
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) users and enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will […]
Time Based Flow Management (TBFM)
Matt Gammon (ZID) Art. 114 Rep for Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) Background: Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage traffic flows based on time to maximize efficiency. There are several […]
Change Strategy
Jimmy Clouse is the Article 114 Representative for Change Strategy Co-lead. Background: The Change Strategy team works with the National Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) Management/NATCA Co-leads and will work with Operating Area Collaborative Work Group (CWG) […]
Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP)
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 […]
Professional Standards
Lydia Baune (GEG), Chris Keyes (ZDC) and Patrick Carter (D10) NATCA’s Professional Standards Program (PSP) has now processed over 3,850 cases since the program began. The program helps to maintain, promote, and inspire professionalism throughout the NAS. The […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairperson of NATCA’s OSHA Committee. Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members in identifying, understanding, preventing, and seek remedy for occupational safety and health (OSH) […]
NextGen
Adam Rhodes (I90) is the National NextGen Representative for NATCA. Background: Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is the modernization of America’s air transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more predictable. NextGen is not […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz (P50) is the current National Human Performance Rep. Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to Safety and Training (AJI) 155, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a […]
Weather
Eric Avila (ZHU) is the Article 114 Weather Representative. His report is below: Background: The Aviation Weather Display (AWD) will consolidate the Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) and Corridor Integrated Weather System (CIWS). In addition, the AWD […]
S&T A114 Update (example for Brianna Deaver)
Eric Avila (ZHU) is the Article 114 Weather Representative. His report is below: Background: The Aviation Weather Display (AWD) will consolidate the Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) and Corridor Integrated Weather System (CIWS). In addition, the AWD […]
Annual Budget Resolution Triggers Another “Vote-a-Rama” in Senate
Shortly after passing the infrastructure bill, the Senate passed on a party line vote an annual budget resolution, which acts as a framework so that House and Senate committees can assemble a large “reconciliation” package of […]
Request for Participants: Controller in Charge (CIC) Cadre Instructor Participants for Terminal First Course Conduct (FCC)
NATCA is requesting five volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) for the Terminal CIC Cadre Course First Course Conduct (FCC). The purpose of the FCC is to finish validating that the training meets the […]
Request for Participants: Surface Aviation Risk Identification Assessment (ARIA) briefing
NATCA is requesting four volunteers to serve as the subject matter experts for the Surface Aviation Risk Identification Assessment (ARIA) briefing. The purpose of the First Course Conduct (FCC) is to finish validating that the training […]
Request for Participants: Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability First Course Conduct (FCC)
NATCA is requesting four volunteers to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SME) for the Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability (LAANC) training First Course Conduct (FCC). Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations in the National Airspace System […]
Request for Participants: Controller in Charge Cadre Instructor Participants for Terminal Operational Tryout
(NOTE: This is for all terminal controllers in the Southwest Region.) NATCA is requesting five volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SME) for the Controller in Charge (CIC) Cadre Operational Tryout (OTO). The purpose of […]
Request for Participants: Certified Tower Radar Display for First Course Conduct
(Note: This is for all tower controllers in the Great Lakes Region.) NATCA is requesting six volunteers to serve as subject matter experts for the Certified Tower Radar Display (CTRD) Course First Course Conduct (FCC). A […]
Request for Participants: Controller in Charge Cadre Instructor Participants for Terminal First Course Conduct
(Note: This is for all terminal air traffic controllers for the Central Region.) NATCA is requesting five volunteers to serve as subject matter experts for the Terminal Controller in Charge Cadre Course First Course Conduct (FCC). […]
Request For Participants: Time Based Flow Management First Course Conduct
NATCA is requesting five volunteers to serve as subject matter experts for the Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) First Course Conduct (FCC). The Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) and AJI-2 Technical Training are conducting […]
Upcoming Special Elections
NATCA encourages all members and their families to participate in the democratic process. NATCA’s Member Voter Center is a year-round resource to find links on how to register to vote and continuous information about upcoming special elections. Below are the […]
Federal Employee Pay Raise Update
This week, the House is considering a minibus spending package that includes the House version of the FY 2022 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill. This year, the legislation stays silent on an annual […]
H.R. 1108 Successor Bill Introduced
In the House, Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and T&I Committee members Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, recently introduced H.R. 4042, the Aviation Funding […]
NATCA Secures Key Changes to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Legislation
On Wednesday, July 28, the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee approved bipartisan legislation, the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act, introduced by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Garret Graves, R-La. The bill would establish a federal […]
House Considers Appropriations Minibus, Anti-Labor Amendments Defeated
The House has been working to advance its version of the 12 annual appropriations bills, and this week the first spending bill package is on the House floor. That package, known as a “minibus,” combines several […]
NATCA Advocates for Air Traffic Control Facility Improvements
President Biden and a group of bipartisan senators are attempting to reach agreement on a major infrastructure funding package. Negotiations have stalled over issues like transit funding and how to pay for the package, but Senate […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan (ZJX) is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace. […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
John Lenhart (ZOA) is the Article 114 Representative for Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP). Background: The ATOP system processes information consistent with system calculations or expectations (e.g. vertical movement) and provides alerts to controllers when […]
Web-Based Recurrent Training (RT-WBT) First Course Conduct (FCC)
NATCA is requesting eight volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SME) for the RT-WBT First Course Conduct (FCC). The purpose of the FCC is to verify all revisions have been made, the course is effective […]
Request for Participants: NextGen Weather Processor Aviation Weather Display Early User Evaluation
NextGen Weather Systems (AJM-333) will convene the NextGen Weather Processor (NWP) Aviation Weather Display (AWD) Early User Evaluation (EUE). The NextGen Weather Program is a critical part of NextGen as it helps reduce the impact of weather on aviation, resulting in safer, […]
NAVAIDS Monitoring Equipment (NME)
Corrie Conrad is the Article 114 Representative for NME Background: Two different consolidated control and monitoring systems are currently operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) – the Integrated Control and Monitoring System (ICMS) and the Universal […]
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (UAS)
Jimmy Smith is the National UAS Representative Background: Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ (UAS) safe integration into the NAS is an ongoing process that continually evolves with rapidly changing technological advancements. UAS integration will require new laws, policies, practices, procedures, and standards. All these […]
Navigation
Brent Luna is the NATCA National Article 114 Navigation Representative Background: The Navigation Representative works closely with Agency Program Managers for the Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Implementation Program, Distance Measuring […]
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Criteria
Bennie Hutto is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Representative. Background: PBN design criteria can have a significant impact to instrument flight procedures and routes as they interact with ATC operations. As a result, the Agency and NATCA […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan (ZJX) is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace. These launch […]
Airspace
Central Service Center (CSC) Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Eric Johnson is the Article 114 Representative for CSC PBN. Background: PBN Co-Leads are responsible for the oversight of designing, developing, and implementing PBN procedures and/or routes. Using a collaborative work group […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS)
Dan Hamilton is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to migrate from […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across […]
The Final Transition to STARS
Nearly two decades after the initial deployment of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), NATCA and the FAA have marked a collaboration milestone on National Airspace System (NAS) modernization: the completion of the deployment waterfall. The […]
House Passes NOTAM Legislation with NATCA Amendment
On Tuesday, June 15, the House passed H.R. 1262, bipartisan legislation that would, if enacted, establish an FAA task force to determine improvements to the Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) system, which provides critical information to pilots […]
NATCA Signs Letter Supporting 3.2% Pay Raise for Feds
The Federal-Postal Coalition sent a letter to House and Senate appropriators urging them to include a 3.2% pay raise for federal employees (2.2% across the board plus a 1% average locality pay) in the FY 22 […]
NATCA Activists Build Bipartisan Co-sponsor List for CONTRACT Act
NATCA’s field activists have been contacting members of Congress in the House and Senate to encourage co-sponsors on S. 419/H.R. 1283, the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of […]
President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Shows Strong Support for FAA
In May, President Biden released his full budget proposal for fiscal year 2022 (FY 22), following release of the administration’s “skinny budget” back in April. The president’s FY 22 budget supports strong funding for the FAA […]
NATCA Advocates for Infrastructure Priorities
As Congress crafts infrastructure legislation, NATCA has been advocating for urgent air traffic control facility upgrades to ensure the continued safety of the National Airspace System. NATCA is strongly advocating for a robust funding authorization to bring […]
Volunteer Requested: Surface Surveillance National Representative
Surface surveillance provides situational awareness in all kinds of weather. ASDE-X and ASSC systems are currently deployed at a combined total of 42 airports. With ASSC and ASDE-X, controllers see aircraft and ground vehicles on the airport surface, and approach and […]
Solicitation for One CISM Team Member
The NATCA Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team needs one team member. The CISM program operates in accordance with Article 74 of the CBA and is designed to proactively manage the common disruptive physical, mental, and […]
NATCA Supports H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act
Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Rodney Davis, R-Ill., have introduced H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset, two titles of the […]
Appropriations Subcommittee Holds Hearing on FAA Safety Oversight
The House Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development held a hearing on May 12 to examine “Federal Aviation Administration Safety Oversight.” The sole witness was FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, whose testimony covered a range […]
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Appropriations Process Begins
In April, President Biden released a preview of his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022, known as a “skinny budget.” He is expected to release the full budget proposal as early as the end of May, […]
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration
Jimmy Smith is the Article 114 UAS Representative Background: Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ safe integration into the NAS is an ongoing process that continually evolves with rapidly changing technological advancements. UAS integration will require new laws, policies, practices, procedures, and standards. All […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan (ZJX) is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity […]
National Airspace Representative/Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR)
National Airspace Representative/Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR) Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP […]
NATCA Advocates for Infrastructure Priorities
Earlier this spring, President Biden introduced an infrastructure proposal titled the “American Jobs Plan,” a $2.5 trillion proposal that calls on Congress to invest $25 billion in our nation’s airports, including funding to upgrade Federal Aviation […]
Rinaldi Tells Congressional Roundtable FAA Infrastructure Needs Attention
NATCA President Paul Rinaldi participated in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee roundtable on May 18 titled, “Final Approach: An Update on ATC Modernization.” The event focused on the implementation of the Next […]
Volunteers Requested for Operational Risk Management Training
Operational Risk Management training for bargaining unit employees (BUEs), especially those who perform controller in charge (CIC) duties and act on behalf of management, is required to improve communication and coordination between Technical Operations (TO) and […]
Changes Arrive at Florida Metroplex and Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes
Changes have come to the Florida Metroplex and Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR), which will improve safety and efficiency in this busy airspace. “These changes will improve the efficient flow of air traffic over […]
Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS)
Ryan Jacobs is the Article 114 TFMS Representative. Background: TFMS is a data exchange system for supporting the management and monitoring of national air traffic flow. TFMS processes all available data sources such as flight plan messages, flight plan […]
Wake Turbulence
Gerald Quaye (JFK) is the Article 114 representative for Wake Turbulence. Background: Consolidated Wake Turbulence (CWT) will reduce and streamline the number of wake turbulence separation standards implemented in the national airspace (NAS). There are currently three […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM)
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM) Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management […]
Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
Kyle Ness, NATCA TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System (NAS). The automation […]
Change Strategy
Jimmy Clouse is the Article 114 Representative for Change Strategy Co-lead. Background: The Change Strategy team works with the National Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) Management/NATCA Co-leads and will work with Operating Area Collaborative Work Group (CWG) Co-leads, Metroplex Co-leads as well as […]
Operational Readiness/Contingency Operations
Kevin Wright is the Article 114 Representative to the Operational Readiness Group (AJR-X). Background: AJR-X is the directorate established to develop, maintain, and exercise contingency planning and readiness. The primary aim of AJR-X is to build contingency […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise
Jon Shedden is the NATCA Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging voice switches, as […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Tiffany McBride is the Article 114 Representative The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The program was later reduced […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across […]
Strategy National Representative
Mark Ostronic is the Strategy National Representative Background: The Strategy National Representative works with the Mission Support Services Strategy & Planning (AJV-S) Director to provide a vision, a plan, and the requirements for airspace modernization programs. The NATCA Representative works with internal and external stakeholders […]
National Airspace Representative/Established on Required Navigation Performance
Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP equipped”, it has the ability to monitor the […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace. […]
Wake Turbulence
Gerald Quaye is the Article 114 representative for Wake Turbulence. Background: Consolidated Wake Turbulence (CWT) will reduce and streamline the number of wake turbulence separation standards implemented in the national airspace (NAS). There are currently three (3) different orders […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM)
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will replace ATCT […]
Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM)
Matt Gammon (ZID) Art. 114 Rep for Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage flows of traffic based on time in order to maximize efficiency. There are a number […]
NAVAIDS Monitoring Equipment (NME)
Corrie Conrad is the Article 114 Representative for NME Background: Two different consolidated control and monitoring systems are currently operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) – the Integrated Control and Monitoring System (ICMS) and the Universal […]
Collaborative Decision Making (CDM)
Ron Foley is the CDM Article 114 Lead Flow Evaluation Team (FET), Weather Evaluation Team (WET) and Future Concept Team (FCT) reps will be sending their updates separately this month as part of CDM. As for SCT (Surface Concept Team), I’ve been the SME for […]
Change Strategy
Jimmy Clouse is the Article 114 Representative for Change Strategy Co-lead. Background: The Change Strategy team works with the National Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) Management/NATCA Co-leads and will work with Operating Area Collaborative Work Group Co-leads, Metroplex Co-leads as well as Regional, […]
NATCA Seeks Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) SME
The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) program is evaluating its prototype of E-IDS and the monitor and mount solutions available. The goals are to ensure that the prototype is on the right track to a functional […]
NATCA Requests Biden Administration to Restore Quorum to the MSPB
On March 23, NATCA signed onto a letter from the Federal-Postal Coalition to the Office of Presidential Personnel that requests the Biden administration take urgent action to restore a quorum to the Merit Systems Protection Board […]
Women of the Aviation Workforce Week
Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced a resolution that designated the week of March 8 as “Women of the Aviation Workforce Week.” This resolution honored women in the aviation workforce and highlighted the […]
NATCA Supports Proposed 3.2% Pay Raise for Feds
House Representative Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Senator Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, recently introduced the FAIR Act in the House and Senate (H.R. 392; S. 561). If enacted, the FAIR Act would provide a 3.2% pay raise for federal […]
President Biden Introduces $2.5 Trillion Infrastructure Proposal
President Biden introduced a proposal titled the “American Jobs Plan,” a $2.5 trillion infrastructure proposal that is the administration’s latest policy priority. Relevant to NATCA, this proposal calls on Congress to invest $25 billion in our […]
COVID Relief Package Enacted into Law
On March 11, President Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package titled the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.” To understand how this law impacts NATCA and our membership, click here to view our recent […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members to identify,understand, prevent, and seek remedy for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The committee is comprised of a NATCA OSHA representative from every region. […]
Collaborative Decision Making (CDM)
Ron Foley is NATCA CDM Representative Background: The FCT was formed to address longer term (12-24 months) Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) and Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) capabilities’ integration with applying an operational approach of using an integration of data, procedures and […]
NextGen
Adam Rhodes is the National NextGen Representative. Background: Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is the modernization of America’s air transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more predictable. NextGen is not one technology product or […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz is the National Human Performance Representative Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI 155, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager (currently Jason Demagalski) and 5 […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
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 to […]
Request for Volunteers: Safety and Technical Education Platform (STEP) Program
The Safety and Technical Education Platform (STEP) program is a group geared to modernize the ATO’s training system as well as improve all aspects of ATO safety and technical training. The STEP program is now moving […]
Request for Volunteer: EnRoute Information Display System (ERIDS) SME
NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as an EnRoute Information Display System Subject Matter Expert (SME). DUTIES: THIS a PART -TIME POSITION; eight hours of duty time per pay period. ERIDS is a real-time, interactive, […]
Request for Volunteers: Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) Data Administration Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) program is evaluating its prototype of E-IDS Data Administration tools. The goal is to ensure that the Data Administration tools are simple and easy to use, while also ensuring facility […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton (SFO) is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden is the NATCA membership as their Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Tiffany McBride (SCT) is the Article 114 Representative The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The program was later […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across […]
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Jimmy Smith is the UAS Representative Background: Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ safe integration into the NAS is an on-going process that continually evolves with rapidly changing technological advancements. UAS integration will require new laws, policies, practices, procedures, and standards. All […]
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Criteria
Bennie Hutto is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Representative. Background: PBN design criteria can have a significant impact to instrument flight procedures and routes as they interact with ATC operations. As a result, the Agency and NATCA […]
National Airspace Representative/Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR)
Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP equipped,” it has the ability to monitor the aircraft’s flight track conformance and […]
Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)
Matt Trimble is the NATCA AIS Representative AIMM E1/FNS Migration Background: On January 26th, AJM-336 Program Office received approval from the JRC to separate the current AIMM E1 investment into two separate investments. The new investment strategy […]
NATCA Works with FAA to Host TBO Industry Day
NATCA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hosted a virtual Industry Day for Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) in January. It was geared specifically towards collaboration with airlines and operators. “As the Agency, in collaboration with NATCA, […]
Wake Turbulence
Gerald Quaye is the Article 114 representative for Wake Turbulence. Background: Consolidated Wake Turbulence (CWT) will reduce and streamline the number of wake turbulence separation standards implemented in the national airspace (NAS). There are currently three (3) […]
Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS)
Ryan Jacobs is the NATCA TFMS Representative. Background: TFMS is a data exchange system for supporting the management and monitoring of national air traffic flow. TFMS processes all available data sources such as flight plan messages, flight […]
Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM)
Matt Gammon is the Article 114 Representative for Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage flows of traffic based on time in order to maximize efficiency. There are a number of technologies within TBFM […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM)
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will replace ATCT […]
Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
Kyle Ness, NATCA TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System (NAS). The automation […]
Change Strategy
Jimmy Clouse is the Article 114 Representative for Change Strategy. Background: The Change Strategy team works with the National Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) Management/NATCA Co-leads and will work with Operating Area Collaborative Work Group Co-leads, Metroplex Co-leads as well as Regional, and […]
Weather
Eric Avila is the Article 114 Weather 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 also incorporate new weather products. The AWD will primarily be […]
Professional Standards (PS)
NATCA’s Professional Standards (PS) program has now processed over 3,600 cases since the program began. The program helps to maintain, promote, and inspire professionalism throughout the NAS. The purpose of the PS program is to provide an […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairperson of NATCA’s OSHA Committee. Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members to identify, understand, prevent, and seek remedy for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The committee is comprised of a […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES and OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
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 to controllers […]
Request for Volunteers: ASI Committee TRACON Mentee Position
The Air Safety Investigations (ASI) Committee has a mentorship program to provide opportunities for NATCA members to be trained as air safety investigators and assist the Committee. A mentee would not normally be deployed on an NTSB […]
Weather
Eric Avila is the Article 114 Weather 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 also incorporate new weather products. The AWD will primarily be […]
Professional Standards
NATCA’s Professional Standards (PS) program has now processed over 3,600 cases since the program began. The program helps to maintain, promote, and inspire professionalism throughout the NAS. The purpose of the PS program is to provide an […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairperson of NATCA’s OSHA Committee. Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members to identify, understand, prevent, and seek remedy for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The committee is comprised of a […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
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 to controllers […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to migrate […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden is the NATCA Article 114 VoICE Representative. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging voice switches, as well […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Tiffany McBride is the Article 114 Representative The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The program was later reduced […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across […]
National Requirements
Mark Ostronic is the National Requirements Representative Background: The National Requirements Representative works with the Mission Support Services Strategy & Planning (AJV-S) Director to provide a vision, a plan, and the requirements for airspace modernization programs. The NATCA Representative works with internal and external stakeholders to […]
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Criteria
Bennie Hutto is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Representative. Background: PBN design criteria can have a significant impact to instrument flight procedures and routes as they interact with ATC operations. As a result, the Agency and NATCA […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace. These launch and […]
Airspace /Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR)
Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP equipped”, it has the ability to monitor the aircraft’s flight track conformance and […]
House Transportation & Infrastructure Hearing on U.S. Aviation
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on March 2 titled, “COVID-19’s Effects on U.S. Aviation and the Flight Path to Recovery.” Government Affairs attended this hearing virtually. The hearing explored how COVID-19 has […]
Pete Buttigieg Confirmed as Secretary of Transportation
The Senate has the power to review and approve (or reject) presidential appointees to executive and judicial branch posts. As such, the Senate has been acting on President Biden’s nominees for key positions in the government, […]
COVID Relief Package Starts with “Vote-a-Rama”
Congress is working to advance President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief proposal, which Democrats want to move quickly, so that the legislation is enacted before unemployment benefits expire on Mar. 14. To fast-track the legislation, congressional […]
NATCA Strongly Supports the CONTRACT Act
The Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2021 would provide an incentive for retired federal controllers to continue working as controllers at the 256 airports that participate in […]
117th Congressional Committee Rosters
The 117th Congress convened on Jan. 3 and the Biden administration took office on Jan. 20. Democrats now control the House, Senate, and White House. The balance of power in the Senate is 50-50, with Vice […]
Request for Volunteers: Facility Training Administration Course Redesign
NATCA is requesting six volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) on the Facility Training Administration Course Redesign. At the bottom of this solicitation is a Google doc link, please follow the link to apply […]
Request for Volunteers: NATCA Aviation Safety (AVS) Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (VSRP) Event Review Team (ERT) Representative/Analyst
NATCA is requesting four volunteers to serve/assist on the Aviation Safety (AVS) Voluntary Safety Reporting Program’s (VSRP) Event Review Team (ERT). ERT: One volunteer will serve as NATCA’s primary ERT representative and one will serve as […]
Wake Turbulence
Gerald Quaye is the Article 114 representative for Wake Turbulence. Background: Consolidated Wake Turbulence (CWT) will reduce and streamline the number of wake turbulence separation standards implemented in the national airspace (NAS). There are currently three (3) […]
Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS)
Ryan Jacobs is the NATCA TFMS Representative Background: TFMS is a data exchange system for supporting the management and monitoring of national air traffic flow. TFMS processes all available data sources such as flight plan messages, flight […]
National Trajectory Based Operations (TBO)/Northeast Corridor (NEC) Operating Area Collaborative Workgroup
Phil Hargarten is the Article 114 National Trajectory Based Operations Representative, Article 114 Northeast Corridor Operating Area Collaborative Workgroup Co-lead, and also sits on the Performance Based Navigation Nextgen Integration Working Group (NIWG) and the Northeast Corridor NIWG. […]
Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM)
Matt Gammon is the Article 114 Rep for TBFM Background: Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage flows of traffic based on time in order to maximize efficiency. There are several technologies within TBFM to include but […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM)
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will replace ATCT […]
Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
Kyle Ness is the NATCA TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System (NAS). The automation […]
NAVAIDS Monitoring Equipment (NME)
Corrie Conrad is the Article 114 Representative for NME Background: Two different consolidated control and monitoring systems are currently operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) – the Integrated Control and Monitoring System (ICMS) and the Universal […]
Weather
Eric Avila is the Article 114 Weather 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 also incorporate new weather […]
Professional Standards
NATCA’s Professional Standards (PS) program has now processed over 3,500 cases since the program began. The program helps to maintain, promote, and inspire professionalism throughout the NAS. The purpose of the PS program is to provide an […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairperson of NATCA’s OSHA Committee. Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members to identify, understand, prevent, and seek remedy for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The […]
NextGen
Adam Rhodes is the National NextGen Representative for NATCA. Background: Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is the modernization of America’s air transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more predictable. NextGen is not one […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz is the current National Human Performance Rep. Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI 155, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager (currently Jason Demagalski) and […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
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 to controllers when a […]
Request for Volunteer: Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) Task Force SME
NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as as subject matter expert (SME) on the Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA) Task Force. DUTIES: The MVA Task Force efforts focus on recommending changes/updates to our operational governing documents and […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to migrate […]
Operational Readiness/Contingency Operations
Kevin Wright is the Article 114 Representative to the Operational Readiness Group (AJR-X). Background: AJR-X is the directorate established to develop, maintain, and exercise contingency planning and readiness. The primary aim of AJR-X is to build contingency into the […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Tiffany McBride is the Article 114 Representative Background: The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The program was later reduced […]
Procedures
John Murdock 1s the National Procedures representative Background: The NATCA Procedures Representative works collaboratively with the Mission Support Services Policy (AJV-P) developing, implementing, correcting and interpreting Air Traffic rules and regulations in FAA Orders 7110.65, 7210.3, Airman’s Information Manual […]
Navigation
Brent Luna is the NATCA National Article 114 Navigation Representative Background: The Navigation Representative works closely with Agency Program Managers for the Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) Implementation Program, Distance Measuring […]
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Criteria
Bennie Hutto is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Representative. Background: PBN design criteria can have a significant impact to instrument flight procedures and routes as they interact with ATC operations. As a result, the Agency and NATCA […]
National Airspace Representative/Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR)
Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP equipped”, it has the ability to monitor the […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace. […]
Wake Turbulence
Gerald Quaye is the Article 114 representative for Wake Turbulence. Background: Consolidated Wake Turbulence (CWT) will reduce and streamline the number of wake turbulence separation standards implemented in the national airspace (NAS). There are currently three (3) […]
Time Based Flow Management (TBFM)
Matt Gammon is the Article 114 Representative for Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) Background: Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage flows of traffic based on time in order to maximize efficiency. There are a number of technologies within […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will replace ATCT paper […]
Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
Kyle Ness is the NATCA TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System (NAS). […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise
Jon Shedden is the Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging voice switches, […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Tiffany McBride is the Article 114 Representative Background: The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The program was later reduced to 41terminal […]
Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
Bennie Hutto is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Representative. Background: PBN design criteria can have a significant impact to instrument flight procedures and routes as they interact with ATC operations. As a result, the Agency and NATCA […]
National Airspace/Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR)
Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP equipped”, it has the ability to monitor […]
Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)
Matt Trimble is the NATCA Article 114 Representative for AIS Aeronautical Information Management Modernization (AIMM) E1 Background: AIMM Enhancement 1 (E1) plans to address the agency’s strategic objectives of establishing authoritative airspace source, consolidation of legacy airspace design tools […]
Time Based Flow Management (TBFM)
Matt Gammon is the Article 114 Representative for Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) Background: Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage flows of traffic based on time to maximize efficiency. There are several technologies within TBFM to include but […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM)
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will replace ATCT paper flight […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton (SFO) is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden represents the NATCA membership as their Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across […]
Weather
Eric Avila is the Article 114 Weather 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 also incorporate new weather products. The AWD will […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz is the National Human Performance Representative Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI 155, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager (currently Jason Demagalski) and 5 scientists (the office only […]
Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR)
Kyle Ness is the NATCA TAMR Article 114 Representative Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System (NAS). The automation […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM)
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will replace ATCT […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton (SFO) is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to […]
Operational Readiness/Contingency Operations
Kevin Wright (D01) is the Article 114 Representative to the Operational Readiness Group (AJR-X). Background: AJR-X is the directorate established to develop, maintain, and exercise contingency planning and readiness. The primary aim of AJR-X is to build […]
Advanced Technologies & OceaNIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
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 to controllers when a […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Richie Smith (N90) is the current Article 114 Representative Tiffany McBride (SCT) is the incoming Representative The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across facility […]
Procedures
John Murdock is the NATCA National Procedures Representative Background: The NATCA Procedures Representative works collaboratively with the Mission Support Services Policy (AJV-P) developing, implementing, correcting, and interpreting Air Traffic rules and regulations in FAA Orders 7110.65, 7210.3, Airman’s Information […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace. These launch and reentry operations […]
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Criteria
Bennie Hutto is the Article 114 National PBN Criteria Representative. Background: PBN design criteria can have a significant impact to instrument flight procedures and routes as they interact with ATC operations. As a result, the Agency and […]
National Airspace/Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR)
Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Representative and Article 114 National EoR Representative. Background: Required Navigation Performance (RNP) describes an aircraft’s capability to navigate using certain performance standards. When an aircraft is “RNP equipped”, it has the ability […]
WEATHER
Weather Eric Avila is the Article 114 Weather 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 also incorporate new weather products. The […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairperson of NATCA’s OSHA Committee. Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members to identify, understand, prevent, and seek remedy for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The committee […]
Government Affairs: Payroll Support Secured for Airline Workers
Throughout the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, NATCA has stood in solidarity with our aviation union sisters and brothers as thousands of furloughs and layoffs went into effect earlier this month in the absence of a […]
Government Affairs: 1% Pay Raise for Federal Employees Effective January 2021
On New Year’s Eve, the President issued an Executive Order (EO) adjusting the pay rates and pay bands for employees covered by the General Schedule (GS) and other statutory pay systems. The general increase is 1.0% […]
Government Affairs: FAA Funded Through Sept. 30, 2021
On Dec. 27, legislation was enacted into law to provide funding for the federal government through the end of the current fiscal year, Sept. 30, 2021. The funding bill, known as an “omnibus,” passed Congress on […]
Government Affairs: 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Enacted into Law for FAA Employees
The benefits of the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, providing 12 weeks of paid parental leave, are now codified into law for employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The path to enactment was not easy. […]
Government Affairs: 117th Congress Convenes
The 117th Congress convened on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. The House elected Representative Nancy Pelosi for what many believe will be her fourth and final term as Speaker of the House. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., will […]
Request for Volunteers: Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) TMU Human Factors SME
NATCA is requesting volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SME) for the Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) TMU Human Factors event. The Human Factors Branch (ANG-E25) at the William J. Hughes Technical Center is recruiting Traffic […]
Request for Volunteers: Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) TMU Human Factors SME
NATCA is requesting volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SME) for the Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) TMU Human Factors event. The Human Factors Branch (ANG-E25) at the William J. Hughes Technical Center is recruiting Traffic […]
Request for Subject Matter Expert: Great Lakes Region First Course Conduct (FCC)
NATCA is requesting 11 volunteers to serve as subject matter experts for the First Course Conduct (FCC) that will take place virtually via Zoom. DUTIES: The FCC takes three full days and will be conducted Monday, March […]
ITF Releases Position Paper on Remote Tower Operations
NATCA is a proud member of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), which fights passionately to improve working lives, connecting nearly 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries. ITF, headquartered in London, helps their members to […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
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 to controllers […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to migrate […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden is the NATCA Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Richie Smith (N90) is the Article 114 Representative Background: The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within Special Activity Airspace […]
Request for Volunteers: NAS Voice Recorder (NVR) Operational Test
NATCA is requesting two QA/QC staff specialist volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SME) for the NAS Voice Recorder (NVR). The NVR program is a major system acquisition will provide for replacement of aging facility […]
Aircraft Certification Legislation Advances in Congress
NATCA represents FAA employees who are involved in the certification of aircraft. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are seeking changes to the safety culture at the FAA and the process that certifies aircraft following the Boeing 737 […]
Update on Paid Parental Leave for FAA Employees
NATCA’s Government Affairs staff continues to work to ensure that 12 weeks of paid parental leave for FAA employees is codified in law for both current and future FAA workforces. Specifically, NATCA is seeking a technical […]
COVID and Airline Worker Relief Remain Elusive
Despite lack of progress, both chambers of Congress and the White House continue to negotiate on a COVID relief package. Without a consensus on a broader package, several partisan, slimmed-down versions of aid packages have advanced […]
NATCA Secures Critical Funding for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund
NATCA was successful in obtaining a critical technical correction to address a shortfall in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) in the continuing resolution. The technical correction, which NATCA aggressively advocated for, transfers $14 billion […]
New Government Funding Deadline: Dec. 11, 2020
A short-term continuing resolution (CR) was enacted at the end of September to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1. The CR funds the government through Dec. 11, at which point another government funding bill will […]
Congressional Schedule
The House and Senate are now in recess until after the elections. The Senate remained in session longer than anticipated to advance the U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. In the unlikely event that a vote […]
NATCA Celebrates National Techies Day
It recently was National Techies Day. NATCA members operating the National Airspace System (NAS) are enabled and supported by the efforts of quite a few people who get REALLY excited about technology. We depend on techies and […]
Richardson, Hansen Represent NATCA at ATCA Tech Symposium
Laying the Groundwork to Enable Future Technology Oakland Center (ZOA) member Amanda Richardson represented NATCA on the Sept. 14 Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Tech Symposium panel entitled, “Laying the Groundwork to Enable Future Technology.” Richardson and […]
Request for Volunteers: E-IDS SMEs
NATCA is requesting four volunteers to serve as E-IDS SMEs. The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across facility types. […]
NATCA Strongly Supports Bipartisan “Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act”
Legislation Would Improve FAA Oversight and Certification Process, Implement Recruitment and Retention Incentives for Aircraft Certification Employees WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) today announced its support for the bipartisan Aircraft Certification Reform […]
Request for Volunteers: Terminal Stages 2-5 Major Revision SME
NATCA is requesting six volunteers to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SME) for Terminal Stages 2-5 Major Revision Terminal Stages 2, 3, 4, and 5 academic training courses are out of date, requiring a major revision to be […]
Request for volunteers: NATCA Disaster Response Committee
NATCA is soliciting volunteers to serve on the NATCA Disaster Response Committee (DRC). DRC members coordinate preparation and response of the assets and volunteers in an emergency, natural or man-made. Each committee member will have responsibilities including […]
Request for Volunteer: National TBO Operating Area Collaborative Work Group Co-lead
NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as the National Trajectory Based Operations (TBO) Operating Area Collaborative Work Group (CWG) Co-lead. The TBO CWG will consist of two Co-leads (one NATCA and one Management) and up […]
Request for Volunteer: Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Article 114 Representative
NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as an Article 114 Aeronautical Information Management (AIS) Representative. DUTIES: This is a full-time position; 80 hours of duty time per pay period. Aeronautical Services (AJM-336) has programmatic responsibility […]
House Passes Transportation Spending Bill, CR Expected
A government funding bill must be passed by the end of September in order to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1. The House passed a spending package at the end of July that included six […]
Paid Parental Leave for FAA Employees Advances
NATCA continues to aggressively seek a technical correction to fix the loophole that inadvertently excluded FAA employees and five other federal employee workforces from the 12-week paid parental leave proposal enacted last December as part of […]
Congress and the White House Fail to Reach a Deal on COVID-19 Relief Bill
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, NATCA has been seeking protections for essential aviation workers. Leading up to the August recess, congressional leadership and the White House had been negotiating a new COVID-19 relief bill. […]
NATCA Disaster Response Committee (DRC)
NATCA is soliciting for one RNAV volunteer to serve on the NATCA Disaster Response Committee (DRC). NATCA Disaster Response Committee members coordinate preparation and response of the assets and volunteers in an emergency, natural or […]
ATC SME Control Tower Radar Display
NATCA is requesting two volunteers to serve as ATCS subject matter experts In January of 2013, a collaborative workgroup consisting of members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Air Traffic Services (AJT) Services and […]
Facility Training Administration Course Redesign SME
NATCA is requesting seven volunteers to serve as SMEs on the Facility Training Administration Course Redesign. DUTIES: This is a four-day event held from Sept. 28, 2020, until Oct. 1, 2020. The SME will participate in […]
Professional Standards Committee Member Solicitation
NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as an Article 52 National Professional Standards Co-Lead. DUTIES: THIS A FULL-TIME POSITION with 80 hours of duty time per pay period. As one of the Co-Leads for Professional […]
Request for Volunteer: IDS-R Article 114 Representative
NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as an IDS-R Article 114 Representative. This is a part-time position, with 16 hours of duty time per pay period. DUTIES: Aid in the development, implementation, and testing of […]
Runway Safety/ Runway Status Lights
Bridget Singratanakul is the Article 114 Rep for Runway Safety/Runway Status Lights. Background: The Runway Safety group aims to embody a safe flight — both at its start and at its conclusion. It continues to be one of the FAA’s […]
Professional Standards
Lydia Baune (GEG) and Chris Keyes (ZDC) are the national Professional Standard Representatives. Background: NATCA’s Professional Standards (PS) program has now processed over 3,350 cases since the program began in 2010. The program helps to maintain, promote, and inspire […]
NextGen
Adam Rhodes (I90) is the National NextGen Representative for NATCA. Background: Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is the modernization of America’s air transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more predictable. NextGen is […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz is the National Human Performance Rep. Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI 155, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager (currently Jason Demagalski) and 5 scientists (the […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden is the Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging voice […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Richie Smith is the Article 114 Representative The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The program was later […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across […]
National Airspace Initiatives
Established on Required Navigation Performance (EoR) Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Josh Haviland is the Article 114 National Airspace Rep, Article 114 National EoR Rep, and Article 114 PBN Co-Lead for the Western Service Area Operations Support Group. EoR Background: Required Navigation […]
NAVAIDS Monitoring Equipment (NME)
Corrie Conrad is the Article 114 Representative for NME Background: Two different consolidated control and monitoring systems are currently operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) – the Integrated Control and Monitoring System (ICMS) and the Universal […]
Weather
Eric Avila is the Article 114 Weather Representative. Background: The Aviation Weather Display (AWD) will consolidate the Weather and Radar Processor (WARP), Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS), and Corridor Integrated Weather System (CIWS). In addition, the […]
Professional Standards
Background: NATCA’s Professional Standards (PS) program has now processed over 3,350 cases since the program began in 2010. The program helps to maintain, promote, and inspire professionalism throughout the NAS. The purpose of the PS program is […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairman of NATCA’s OSHA Committee. Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members to identify, understand, prevent, and seek remedy for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The […]
NextGen
Adam Rhodes (I90) is the National NextGen Representative for NATCA. Background: Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is the modernization of America’s air transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more predictable. NextGen is not […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz (P50) is the current National Human Performance Rep. Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI-155, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager (currently Jason Demagalski) and […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
John 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 to controllers […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system […]
National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden is the National Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging […]
Information Display System Replacement Program (IDSR)
Richie Smith (N90) is the Article 114 IDS-R Representative Background: The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The program was later reduced to 41 […]
Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS). Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise solution across […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Rep for Commercial Space integration. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace […]
Paid Parental Leave for FAA Employees Advances in the House
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) passed its version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA; H.R. 6395) on July 1 by a bipartisan vote of 56-0. This legislation now heads to […]
House Passes $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure, Includes ATC Facility Maintenance
The House passed a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill (H.R. 2) that, in addition to surface transportation provisions, includes sections on aviation, broadband, water and energy, housing, and schools. Significant to NATCA, the House-passed infrastructure bill proposes […]
UPDATE: H.R. 1108, the Aviation Funding Stability Act
NATCA’s Government Affairs staff is working with House leadership and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff to ensure the Aviation Funding Stability Act (H.R. 1108) comes to the House floor for a vote. NATCA’s field […]
Congress Debates Air Travel in the COVID-19 Era
As air travel ramps up to meet a modest yet increased demand during the pandemic, Congress has been debating health and safety policies for the aviation industry. NATCA’s Government Affairs staff members have been tuning in […]
Congress Adapts to its New ‘Normal’
The uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has required Congress to develop new and innovative ways of conducting business. The House has adopted rules that allow virtual committee work, including hearings and markups, as well […]
NATCA Members Involved in SpaceX Launch
Those of you who were with us at Communicating For Safety the past couple of years heard from officials at SpaceX. They and others from NATCA, the FAA, and local organizations, who work collaboratively on space […]
Request for Volunteer: Tower Mobile Training App
NATCA is soliciting for one volunteer to act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the Tower Mobile Training App. The Tower Mobile Training SME will work with Agency counterparts to obtain validation of ATC requirements […]
Advocating for Paid Parental Leave for FAA Employees
On May 13, NATCA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for qualifying events occurring on or after Oct. 1, 2020. This benefit covers all members […]
Senate Commerce Committee Considers Legislation to Protect NATCA Workforce
The Senate Commerce Committee held a markup on May 20 during which legislation was considered that would, if enacted, offer protections to the workforce NATCA represents. NATCA worked closely with Committee members and staff to ensure […]
NATCA Seeks Relief for Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic
Senior leadership from NATCA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continue to collaborate frequently on ways to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the National Airspace System (NAS). Each day, NATCA is fighting for the health […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton (SFO) is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air […]
NAS Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden represents the NATCA membership as the Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) VoICE program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging voice switches, as […]
IDSR- Information Display System Replacement Program
Richie Smith (N90) is the Article 114 IDSR Representative Background: The IDS Replacement program was originally supposed to replace all of the Information Display Systems in the NAS with one product known as NIDS (NAS IDS). The […]
Commercial Space
COMMERCIAL SPACE Paul Behan is the Article 114 Commercial Space Representative. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace (SAA). […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) work. The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the National Airspace System (NAS), providing the Agency with one enterprise […]
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS):
Tony Walsh (ZMP) is the NATCA Article 114 Representative for UAS. Background: The safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the NAS is an on-going process that continually evolves with rapidly changing technological advancements. UAS integration will require […]
ENTERPRISE-INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (E-IDS)
Amanda Richardson is the Article 114 Representative for Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) work. Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the National Airspace System (NAS), providing the Agency with […]
INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (IDS-R)
Richie Smith is NATCA’s Article 114 Representative for IDS-R. Background: The IDS-R/NAS Information Display System (NIDS) program was originally baselined to replace all terminal IDS systems but was cut down to 41 networks over the course of […]
NAS Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden represents the NATCA membership as the Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) VoICE program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our […]
NEXTGEN
Adam Rhodes (I90) is the National NextGen Representative for NATCA. Background: Next Generation Air Transportation System (NEXGEN) is the modernization of America’s air transportation system to make flying safer, more efficient, and more predictable. NEXGEN is not one […]
SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST SERVICES (SBS) OFFICE
Dan Hamilton is the Article 114 Representative to the SBS Office. Background: The Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) program was created to manage a program that will enable the air traffic control (ATC) system to migrate from […]
National Airspace Representative/Established on Required Navigation Performance (RNP) (EoR)/Western Service Area Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Co-Lead
Josh Haviland (S46) is the Article 114 National Airspace Rep, Article 114 National EoR Rep, and Article 114 PBN co-lead for the Western Service Area Operations Support Group. Background: Unlike vectoring an aircraft to the extended runway […]
Commercial Space
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Commercial Space Representative. Background: Historically, space launch and reentry operations in the NAS occurred infrequently and were segregated from other operations by containing them within special activity airspace (SAA). These launch […]
INTEGRATED DISPLAY SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (IDS-R)
Richie Smith is NATCA’s Article 114 Representative for IDS-R. The IDSR/NAS Information Display System (NIDS) program was originally baselined to replace all terminal IDS systems but was cut down to 41 networks over the course of time for financial reasons. […]
NAS Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE)
Jon Shedden represents the NATCA membership as the Article 114 Representative to the VoICE project. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) VoICE program will encompass what was the NVS program. This will include acquisitions to replace our aging voice switches, as […]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES & OCEANIC PROCEDURES (ATOP)
John Lenhart (ZOA) is the Article 114 Representative for Advanced Technologies & Oceanic Procedures (ATOP). ATOP Program Background: The ATOP program consists of an ATOP Program Manager, NATCA National Lead, NATCA Site Leads, and operational area Subject […]
Human Performance
Aaron Katz is the Article 114 National Human Performance Representative. Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI-155, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager (currently Jason Demagalski) […]
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee
Karena Marinas (ZLA) is the Chairman of NATCA’s OSHA Committee. In March of 2020, JO 3900.19C will become the basis for the FAA’s Occupational Safety and Health Policy. Since this new version does not contain the […]
RUNWAY SAFETY
Bridget Singratanakul (Gee) (DFW) is NATCA’s Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT) Representative. She also serves as the Article 114 Representative to the Runway Status Lights (RWSL) Program. Background: The Runway Safety group aims to embody a safe flight […]
WEATHER
Eric Avila (ZHU) is NATCA’s Article 114 Representative for Weather. Background: The Aviation Weather Display (AWD) will consolidate the Weather and Radar Processor (WARP), Integrated Terminal Weather System (ITWS), and Corridor Integrated Weather System (CIWS). In addition, the […]
TERMINAL FLIGHT DATA MANAGER (TFDM):
Aaron Rose is the Article 114 Representative for TFDM. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. TFDM will replace ATCT paper flight […]
TIME BASED FLOW MANAGEMENT/TERMINAL SEQUENCING AND SPACING (TBFM/TSAS)
Matt Gammon (ZID) is the Article 114 Representative for TBFM/TSAS. Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) Background: Time Based Flow Management is a system of tools used to manage the flows of traffic based on time to maximize […]
Congressional Schedule
Due to the COVID-19 national emergency, Congress has been out of session with the exception of “pro forma” sessions and emergency sessions to vote on stimulus packages relating to the pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated that the […]
NATCA Seeks Relief for Workforce During COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the COVID-19 national emergency began, senior leadership from NATCA and the FAA speak multiple times on a daily basis to collaborate on ways to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on the National Airspace System […]
Keeping the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) Robust
The “aviation tax holiday,” which was enacted into law as part of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“The CARES Act”), along with the reduced demand for airline tickets and jet fuel prior to […]
Advocating for Paid Parental Leave for FAA Employees
NATCA continues to aggressively advocate for a technical correction to fix the loophole that inadvertently excluded FAA employees and five other federal employee workforces in the paid parental leave proposal enacted in December as part of […]
H.R. 1108/S. 762 Aviation Funding Stability Act
The Aviation Funding Stability Act (H.R. 1108/S. 762) was introduced following the 35-day government shutdown that wreaked havoc on the National Airspace System (NAS) and our workforce. If enacted, this legislation would ensure that the aviation system […]
NATCA in Washington 2020
Due to the COVID-19 national emergency, NATCA in Washington has been rescheduled for Dec. 9-11, 2020. The location remains at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. We are preparing for another successful event where our top-notch activists […]
ENROUTE AUTOMATION WORKGROUP (ERAW): Dec. 30, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020
Rex Jackson (ZDC) is the leads Article 114 rep for ERAW. Rob Friedel (ZLC) is the Article 114 ERAM Tech Rep. Facility Tech Reps continue to participate in the testing of multiple software releases for the […]
Commercial Space: Dec. 30, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Commercial Space Rep. ALR: The Acceptable Level of Risk (ALR) implementation team met on Dec. 10. AST briefed AOV on Dec. 11 regarding the differences in ATO and AST (1×10-6 […]
NATCA IN WASHINGTON (NiW) 2020
NATCA in Washington will take place March 23-25, and NATCA National Office staff is busy at work preparing for another successful event where our top-notch activists will spend time on Capitol Hill, advocating on behalf of […]
LEGISLATIVE WATCHLIST
NATCA GA staff continues to closely monitor any anti-federal employee legislation and all other actions that could impact the NATCA membership, including those that would attack federal employee pay and benefits. From the White House, President […]
H.R. 1108/S. 762 CONTINUE TO GAIN SUPPORT
H.R. 1108 has continued to gain support from both Democrats and Republicans and now has 277 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors can continue to be added to H.R. 1108 until the T&I Committee files an official “Committee Report,” which […]
SUPPORTING PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
NATCA has been working on a technical correction to fix the loophole that inadvertently excluded FAA employees and five other federal employee workforces in the paid parental leave proposal enacted in December. We’ve been working with […]
INFRASTRUCTURE LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
On Jan. 29, House Democrats introduced a $760 billion, five-year infrastructure package, which outlines major investments in highways, rail, transit, airports, wastewater, water infrastructure, ports, and harbors. The Democratic package also includes an aggressive plan to […]
CONGRESSIONAL SCHEDULE
The House and Senate returned to Washington for legislative session on Jan. 27.
SURVEYS: Dec 30 – Feb 3, 2020
NATCA recommends participation in the Converging Runway Operations (CRO) Pre- Site Review. NATCA also recommends participation in the En Route Automation Modernization System Data Communications Human Factors Risk Survey (ERAM CPDLC). NATCA recommends participation in the […]
Briefing Requests: Dec. 30-Feb 3, 2020
On Jan. 15, NATCA requested a briefing on the AIR-700 Refinement Plans for AIR-720 and AIR-730. This briefing occurred Jan. 29. POCs: Labor Relations Attorney Grant Mulkey, Labor Relations Attorney May Silverstein, Labor Relations Coordinator Kendal […]
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (AJT) FIELD STRUCTURE EVOLUTION
On Jan. 13, the Agency briefed NATCA regarding its intent to expand the current district framework for Air Traffic Services (AJT). The current framework is composed of Air Route Traffic Control Centers and the terminal facilities […]
VOLUNTARY LEAVE BANK (VLB) AND CASTLE BRIEFING
On Jan. 21, the Agency provided NATCA with a briefing and a demonstration of the CASTLE program, which the Agency has proposed to use to manage applications to the Voluntary Leave Bank (VLB). The objective of […]
Request for Volunteers: TFDM Subject Matter Experts
NATCA is requesting 10 volunteers to serve as subject matter experts (SME) to function as Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) air traffic training/test experts. TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for ATCT […]
Request for Volunteers: NATCA’s Booth at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 20-26
EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 is just around the corner – July 20-26. If you would like to volunteer to participate in the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, there are multiple openings to assist NATCA with this event. […]
Request for Volunteer: Navigational National Representative
NATCA is requesting one volunteer to serve as the Navigational National Representative. This is a full-time position. DUTIES: In accordance with Article 114 of the 2016 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the parties have collaboratively identified that […]
NATCA’s Safety and Technology Leadership Council
The NATCA Safety and Technology Leadership Council (NSTLC), established in June 2016, serves as the Union’s focal point for all safety issues, procedural changes, technology development and implementation, airspace modernization, and all associated training needs. The […]
ZID is Recognized for CPDLC Contributions
Members at Indianapolis Center (ZID) were recognized for their contributions to the National Airspace System (NAS) as a keysite for Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC). CPDLC is a two-way data-link system by which controllers can […]
For Slate Book Members: MOU Between NATCA and FAA Will Enable Members to Get Email Confirmations of ERR Submissions
As a result of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between NATCA and the FAA that was signed on Jan. 29, the Agency will now provide electronic acknowledgment of FAA Form 3330-42 Part IV and Part V […]
NATCA Government Affairs Department Update
Paid Parental Leave Last year, there was a loophole within the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Specifically, the leave provisions, which were […]
Wake Turbulence: Dec. 2-8, 2019
John Murdock (PHL) is the Article 114 Rep to the Wake Turbulence Office. His report is below: On Dec. 17, 2019, Philadelphia ATCT, Atlantic City ATCT, McGuire AFB, and Dover AFB all implemented CWT. Atlantic City […]
SBS: Dec. 2-8, 2019
Dan Hamilton (SFO) is the Article 114 Rep to the SBS Office. His report is below: The NATCA Surveillance and Broadcast Services (SBS) team includes National SBS Article 114 Rep Dan Hamilton (SFO), Surface surveillance Article […]
NVS: Dec. 2-8, 2019
Jon Shedden (ZFW) is the NATCA Article 114 Rep to the NVS project. His report is below: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what was the NVS program. […]
IDS-R: Dec. 2-8, 2019
Richie Smith (N90) leads NATCA’s efforts on the IDS-R project as the Article 114 Rep. His report is below: Software compilation and preliminary testing continues for the late spring 2020 release of the next NIDS build […]
DATACOMM: Dec. 2-8, 2019
Ray Berndt (ZJX) is the Article 114 Rep for DataComm. His report is below: On Nov. 15, the DataComm program reached a significant milestone when Kansas City Center (ZKC) became the first domestic En route facility […]
Commercial Space: Dec. 2-8, 2019
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Commercial Space Rep. His report is below: Joint Space Operations Group (JSpOG) – The JSPoG met at the Command Center on Nov. 8 and 20. It was decided that no […]
Wake Turbulence: Nov. 18-24, 2019
John Murdock (PHL) is the Article 114 Rep to the Wake Turbulence Office for NATCA. His report is below: During the month of November, CWT training was completed in the Southern California region. IOC was completed […]
TFDM: Nov. 18-24, 2019
Aaron Rose (NCT) is the Article 114 Rep for TFDM. His report is below: A major step was completed at the first facility scheduled to receive TFDM. PHX Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) concluded on Oct. 31. […]
TAMR: Nov. 18-24, 2019
Kyle Ness (M98) is the TAMR Article 114 Rep for NATCA. His report is below: Kyle Ness, NATCA TAMR Article 114 Rep: It’s been a busy month for deployment activity. Grand Forks ATCT (GFK) achieved IOC […]
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA) contains a new title called the “Federal Employee Paid Leave Act.” This Act provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave to parents of children born or […]
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE PAY RAISE
Congress has passed and the President has signed a pay raise for federal employees to be implemented in 2020. For FY 2020, the House proposed and passed a Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill […]
NATCA URGING CO-SPONSORS ON H.R. 1108/S.762
NATCA continues to advocate and encourage co-sponsorship of H.R. 1108 and S. 762, the Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019. As a reminder, both pieces of legislation are identical and would authorize the FAA to draw […]
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AVOIDED – BUDGET PASSED THROUGH FY 2020
The House and Senate passed, and the President signed, a budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. Funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the rest of the federal government has now been approved through Sept. […]
Congressional Schedule: December 2019
The House and Senate returned to session on Jan. 6. Lawmakers avoided a government shutdown by passing a budget for Fiscal Year 2020.
SURVEY: AVS Safety Culture Survey
NATCA recommends participation in the AVS Safety Culture Survey for those in the AVS bargaining unit. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please email Labor Relations Coordinator Kendal Manson at kmanson@natcadc.org.
Briefing Requests: Nov. 18 – Dec. 22, 2019
On Dec. 12, NATCA requested a briefing on the Emergency Autoland (EAL) Initial Turns Procedure. We are currently waiting for a response from the Agency to our request. POCs: Labor Relations Staff Representative Melinda Kim, Labor […]
FAA BRIEFING ON ORACLE PRIMAVERA P6 SCHEDULE APPLICATION PILOT PROGRAM
On Oct. 21, the Agency sent notification that it intended to launch the Oracle Primavera P6 Schedule Application Pilot Program. NATCA requested a briefing, which was held on Dec. 2. The program, known as CWP Primavera, […]
FAA BRIEFING ON NEW EMPLOYEE ID VERIFICATION PROCEDURES RELATED TO BOC
On Nov. 14, the Agency sent notification that as of Jan. 2, the Benefits Operations Center (BOC) will be asking FAA employees who call for assistance to authenticate their identity by providing the last four digits […]
COMMERCIAL SPACE
Paul Behan is the Article 114 Commercial Space Rep. His report is below: Acceptable Level of Risk (ALR) – The ALR implementation team now meets once per month. The ALR eLMS course went out on Oct. […]
