NATCA’s Professional Standards (PS) Committee recently hosted a three-day training for PS Committee members in Minneapolis. The session, held Nov. 28-30, trains the members in advanced techniques that focus on problem solving, conflict resolution, responsibility acceptance, […]
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NATCA Members Participate in Interactive Aviation Event
NATCA members Greg Blunk (Mesa Gateway FCT, IWA), Michael Charlton (Phoenix TRACON, P50), and Brandon Esquer (Phoenix TRACON, P50) recently participated in the “Taking Flight” event hosted by East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Ariz. […]
U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen Hosts Labor Breakfast
On Sept. 25, Brittney Armbrust (Colorado Springs ATCT, COS) attended a labor breakfast with U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (Colo.-7th), along with members from other labor organizations. The attendees shared their concerns about potential government shutdowns and […]
“Operation Turkey Drop” Turns Prank into Charity Success Story
In 2020, during the challenges of the pandemic, a playful prank among air traffic controllers at Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT) evolved into a heartwarming charity success. The story began with a humorous nod to the 1978 […]
Listen to Central Region’s 2023 Archie League Award Recipients on the NATCA Podcast
In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, Communications Committee Central Region Rep. Bryan Martini (Sioux Gateway ATCT, SUX) interviews 2023 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winners John “Casey” Hovis (St. Louis TRACON, T75; formerly at […]
CENTRAL REGION UPDATE – November 3, 2023
The latest NATCA Central Region Update is now available! Read updates from: