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NATCA in the News: NATCA Western Pacific RVP Joel Ortiz Discusses Government Shutdown During KOHN-TV Appearance

October 15, 2025

NATCA Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz (NWP) appeared on KOHN-TV in Hawaii to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.

NATCA Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz Discusses Government Shutdown During KOLD-TV Appearance

October 10, 2025

NATCA Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz (NWP) appeared on KOLD-TV in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 9 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.

NATCA in the News: Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz Discusses Government Shutdown During KPIX-TV Appearance

October 10, 2025

NATCA Western Pacific Regional Vice President Joel Ortiz (NWP) appeared on KPIX-TV on Oct. 9 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.

NATCA Congratulates Archie League Medal of Safety Award and Region X Commitment to Safety Award Winners

August 15, 2025

NATCA is happy to announce the recipients of the 21st annual Archie League Medal of Safety Award and the 9th annual Region X Commitment to Safety Award. These winners were selected from the 64 nominations that […]

Congratulations to Our Union’s Newest FacReps!

June 4, 2025

The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as FacReps at their local facilities: Central RegionMatthew Ball (Kansas City Downtown ATCT, MKC)Wesley Luebbert (Spirit ATCT, […]

NATCA Members Connect with the Community at Snow Cones with Controllers Event

May 26, 2025

NATCA members at Mesa Gateway FCT (IWA) recently hosted “Snow Cones with Controllers,” a community event that brought together nearly 150 attendees for an afternoon of aviation education, career exploration, and sweet treats in the desert […]

Listen to the Western Pacific Region’s 2024 Archie League Award Recipient on the NATCA Podcast

April 22, 2025

In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, Communications Committee Western Pacific Region Rep. Ariana Seimas (Fresno ATCT, FAT) interviews 2024 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winner Devin Stankevitz (Chino ATCT, CNO). Tune in wherever you […]

NEB Members in Other News

February 07, 2025

NATCA President Nick Daniels was interviewed by CNN reporter Chris Isidore for a an article titled “America desperately needs more air traffic controllers. So why is it so tough to hire them?” You can read the online article here. Southern […]

San Francisco Convention Planning Committee Meets with NATCA President Nick Daniels

December 06, 2024

Preparations are underway for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention to be held at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco on May 9-11, 2025. In November, the Convention planning committee met with NATCA President Nick Daniels. Committee members […]

NATCA Encourages a Career in Air Traffic at Girls in Aviation Day in Mesa, Ariz.

October 29, 2024

On Sept. 21, NATCA members participated in Mesa, Ariz.’s third Girls in Aviation Day at Wings of Flight Foundation Hanger at Falcon Field Airport. There were over 500 attendees and no shortage of interest in air […]

NATCA Honors 2024 Regional Legislative Award Winners at NiW

May 03, 2024

Congratulations to NATCA’s 2024 Regional Legislative Award winners! Each year, the spotlight shines at #NATCAinWashington where the National Legislative Committee (NLC) celebrates standout activists from each region. Chosen by their Regional Vice Presidents, these champions embody […]

NATCA Member Meets with U.S. Reps. Greg Stanton, Pete Aguilar, and Greg Meeks

April 11, 2024

NATCA member Matt Schorman (Phoenix TRACON, P50) recently had the opportunity to spend time with U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (Ariz.-4), Pete Aguilar (Calif.-33), and Gregory Meeks (N.Y.-5). During their time together, Schorman discussed many things with […]

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