In celebration of Women’s History Month, many of NATCA’s female leaders from locals around the country shared their responses to a series of questions. We have been featuring their statements in recent publications. In this issue […]




In celebration of Women’s History Month, many of NATCA’s female leaders from locals around the country shared their responses to a series of questions. We have been featuring their statements in recent publications. In this issue […]


In celebration of Women’s History Month, many of NATCA’s female leaders from locals around the country shared their responses to a series of questions. We will continue to feature their statements in this and the next […]


The NATCA Charitable Foundation’s (NCF) First Annual Step Challenge ended on Monday, Feb. 15. Thank you to everyone who participated to support NCF. We raised over $23,000 and had over 800 steppers in this challenge. Steppers walked […]


We’re currently seeking nominations for the 2021 Archie League Medal of Safety Awards, to be presented at Communicating For Safety 2021 at Bally’s Las Vegas this September. Any member can nominate another member who was involved […]


To celebrate Black History Month, NATCA has honored historical figures in aviation in our social media throughout February. African Americans have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to flight and space exploration, often despite overwhelming obstacles. For the […]


The decision to rename Las Vegas’ airport to Harry Reid International Airport is garnering national support. National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Paul Rinaldi issued a statement Wednesday backing the Clark County Commission’s unanimous decision last week […]


The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) offers one of its scholarships, the Buckingham Memorial Scholarship, to U.S. citizen children of air traffic control specialists. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university program […]


The Federal Aviation Administration has established April as the Month of the Aviation Child. It’s a celebration of family-friendly initiatives ranging from parental leave to child care, nursing mothers program, and much more. The Agency hopes […]


The NATCA Academy continues this spring with a lineup of courses. This week, we will focus on the new Union Recognition and Representation webinar. What is this course about?Daniels: This is a brand new course covering how NATCA is the […]


The discussion on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), drones, and more is largely influenced by the technical and regulatory debate. How to safely grant UAS flight in segregated, hybrid, and non-segregated airspace […]


As we approach Mother’s Day(Sunday, May 9), NATCA is proud to give the spotlight to the incredible women who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safety of the National Airspace System and the families lucky enough […]


Brad Burtner, Pompano Beach FCT (PMP) NATCA charter member Brad Burtner retired from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Jan. 3, 2008 after three decades of working traffic at four different facilities. Like many other retirees, Burtner […]