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NATCA members gathered with representatives and their staff from across Capitol Hill tonight for receptions at both the House and Senate. These events served as a platform for safety professionals to engage directly with congressional offices, […]
Today, hundreds of NATCA members are walking the halls of Congress, driven by a relentless commitment to the future of their profession. These activists are utilizing their ground-level expertise to ensure the perspective of the air […]
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Committee Chair Sarah Grampp (Kansas City Center, ZKC) and National Legislative Committee Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel led a vital briefing today on the current state of mental health and the Union’s […]
Northwest Mountain Regional Legislative Representative Jenny Benjamin and Southwest Regional Legislative Representative Corey Soignet led a briefing today focused on the critical role of relationship-building. As activists prepare for tonight’s House and Senate receptions, the session […]
Special Counsel to the President Eugene Freedman moderated a panel featuring top aviation staff from both the House and Senate. The bipartisan discussion included Jo Eckert, Democratic Clerk of the Senate Transportation-Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, Mike Clarke, […]
NATCA activists are in Washington this week with a clear mission: to advance the status, professionalism, and working conditions of every NATCA member. Executive Vice President Mick Devine opened NATCA in Washington sessions with a call […]
May 5, 2026: Images from NATCA in Washington at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Northwest Mountain Region Legislative Alternate Brittney Armbrust (Colorado Springs Tower, COS) and Senior Political and Legislative Representative Annie Chavez led a foundational briefing to launch 108 first-time attendees into their roles as legislative activists. The session […]
NATCA presented the James L. Oberstar Sentinel of Safety Award to senators Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.) and Richard Durbin (Ill.) at NATCA in Washington. This honor is the Union’s highest recognition for individuals outside the organization who […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels and Executive Vice President (EVP) Mick Devine joined National Legislative Committee (NLC) Chair David Skarphol and Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel at NATCA in Washington to present the Trish Gilbert Legislative Activism Award […]
Veteran activist Toby Hauck (Chicago Center, ZAU) was honored with the Dale Wright Award for Distinguished, Professional and Exceptional Career Service at NATCA in Washington. As the Union’s highest honor, the award recognizes a career defined […]
NATCA honored 12 members for their dedication to the Union’s grassroots legislative efforts. These activists were selected by their Regional Vice President and recognized for their work educating members of Congress and advancing the safety of […]
NATCA’s Senior Counsel for Policy Greg Shoemaker and Senior Political and Legislative Representative Annie Chavez presented the legislative issues briefing today to our advocates in the nation’s capital at NATCA in Washington. The session addressed funding […]
Knowledge is the foundation of effective influence. During NATCA in Washington, Erica Hamrick, Deputy Chief of the Hatch Act Unit at the Office of Special Counsel, joined Special Counsel to the President Eugene Freedman to provide […]
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio (Pa.-17) addressed NATCA activists today at NATCA in Washington, emphasizing his commitment to the safety of the National Airspace System and the well-being of the air traffic control workforce. A member of […]
During “The Ask” briefing, NATCA’s Government Affairs team and National Legislative Committee (NLC) leadership provided activists with the strategic framework for the week’s advocacy. The session focused on delivering a clear, consistent message to members of […]
May 4, 2026: Images from NATCA in Washington t the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. .
President Nick Daniels opened NATCA in Washington today with a powerful mandate for the Union’s legislative activists: leverage the hard-won victories of the past year to finish the mission on Capitol Hill. Reflecting on a year […]
The National Legislative Committee (NLC) opened NATCA in Washington 2026 today with the traditional roll call, a mission-readiness practice that originated with the U.S. Air Force history. Led by Chair David Skarphol and Vice Chair Allison […]
More than 400 NATCA activists are equipped with the 2026 edition of NiW Today, the Union’s essential briefing booklet for legislative engagement. The guide provides in-depth analysis of key priorities, including staffing, modernization, funding, and the […]
The National Legislative Committee (NLC) gathered at the opening reception to kick off a week of advocacy on Capitol Hill. As the core of the Union’s legislative structure, the NLC equips member activists with the education […]
The NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) is on-site to expand its community difference-making. Activists can visit the NCF booth to establish recurring, tax-deductible payroll deductions or join the silent auction by texting NCFNIW to 76278. https://ncfniw.givesmart.com
More than 400 NATCA activists have arrived in the District of Columbia, for NATCA in Washington 2026. Throughout the week, these members will advocate for the safety of the National Airspace System and the future of […]
ARVP Update From Steve Brown, NATCA New England ARVP In April, I was able to take some time off and unplug for a little over a week. Like most of us, those first couple of days […]
NATCA is excited to share that we’ve been selected by the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) as the 2026 recipient of the 2026 Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award. The Spirit of Flight Award is presented annually to an […]
Last month, several leaders from NATCA’s Alaskan Region met with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski during the annual Iditarod Dog Sled Races – Alaskan Regional Vice President Clint Lancaster, NLC Alaskan Region Alternate Aaron Novak, NLC Alaskan […]
More than a dozen NATCA members recently completed a Drug and Alcohol Training Course in Baltimore. The class, which was held February 4-5, 2026, taught members about proper procedures for a drug test. It also educated […]
Today is May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. It’s a time for working people around the world to celebrate our solidarity while standing together for our rights and freedoms. This economy was built by people […]
NATCA would like to welcome all the new members whose applications were recently processed. Welcome to the NATCA family! Alaskan:Dennis Osworth (Fairbanks ATCT, FAI)Bradley Tran (FAI) Central:Cory Swimmer (Kansas City Downtown ATCT, MKC)Preston Ehrler (Springfield ATCT, […]
NATCA members recently completed the Secretary/Treasurer Training (STT) class in Baltimore. The two-day training was held February 4-5, 2026, focusing on understanding the importance of strict record keeping, consistency, and written documentation for financial guidelines. Congratulations […]
The NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) is excited to announce the 6th Annual Step Challenge, taking place May 1–31! This annual event brings together NATCA members, their families, and friends to get moving for a great cause […]
RNAV Committee Zoom Mtg Monday April 27th@3pm Eastern Agenda: Attendees:Chair – Tom ThompsonCraig SmithNoel KingstonRosa SeraiMichelle TrudeauMargaret Summers – RNAV membership count. – Total: 4019 – Number receiving emails: 4154 – Facebook group: 1424 – RNAV 2026 Budget – No […]
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Several NATCA members, both current and retired, recently took part in the Central Indiana ALF-CIO Bowling Tournament to benefit the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP). The event raised thousands of dollars for homeless in […]
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:Timothy Roberts (Waterloo ATCT, ALO) Great Lakes:Tanner Hobgood (Evansville ATCT, EVV)Kristopher Bennett (Lansing ATCT, LAN)Ryan […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels, along with Southwest Regional Vice President John Bratcher, joined more than two dozen NATCA members at a recent Regional Training 1 (RT-1) course in Baltimore. The four-day course took place from Feb. […]
For April, the 2026 NATCA wall calendar features a photo of Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) taken by local member Boyd Montero. Honolulu Control Facility is a unique air traffic facility –– including both the air […]
U.S. Representative Bob Onder (Mo.-3) recently took a tour of Saint Louis ATCT (STL) led by National Legislative Committee Vice-Chair Allison Schwaegel (STL) and Missouri State Legislative Coordinator Melissa Tinzmann (STL). As a pilot and long-time […]
NATCA President Nick Daniels, along with Executive Vice President Emeritus Trish Gilbert, recently attended and spoke at the Professional Women Controllers Inc. (PWC) annual training conference. The conference – which NATCA participated in as a returning […]
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NATCA is requesting three (3) volunteers to serve as Information Technology Committee (ITC) members. The mission of the ITC is to provide quality information technology services and to offer assistance and leadership in IT matters for the organization. The Information […]
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is requesting one (1) Terminal volunteer to serve as the Ad Hoc (as-needed) National Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO)/ Electronic Flight Strip Transfer System (EFSTS) Representative. The FDIO system distributes […]
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ARVP Update From Jake Detwiler, NATCA New England ARVP Last night, a line of thunderstorms swept across New England—an early reminder that we are quickly transitioning into summer weather (and traffic volume). At the beginning of […]
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NATCA would like to welcome all the new members whose applications were recently processed. Welcome to the NATCA family! Alaskan:Xavier Osterbauer (Anchorage TRACON, A11)Spencer Korstad (Anchorage Center, ZAN) Central:Grady Gilbert (Kansas City Center, ZKC)Nicholas Hoover (ZKC)Sarah […]
Every day, air traffic controllers across the country set the standard for professionalism, teamwork, and leadership. Do you know someone who consistently inspires, motivates, and elevates those around them? Don’t let their dedication go unnoticed! Nominate […]
Are you planning to represent our Union and/or aviation safety professionals at a community, aviation, or pilot outreach event? NATCA is here to help. Free downloadable presentations and educational resources: https://www.natca.org/askatc ✔️Promotional materials available for order […]
The NATCA Onboarding Committee recently met for two days at NATCA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., discussing several topics including strengthening and modernizing how the Committee welcomes and educates new FacReps. During the meetings, which took place […]
The NATCA National Legislative Committee (NLC) recently met in Washington, D.C. to plan for NATCA in Washington (NiW), which takes place May 4-6, 2026. In addition to NiW planning, the group also discussed solidarity events and […]
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To be valid, the National Office must receive this form no later than November 2, 2026. Only facilities that are designated as SRF-12 may be reimbursed for NiW transportation expenses under SRF-5, up to a maximum […]
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is requesting one (1) volunteer from the one of the following facilities: ALO, ALW, APA, ASE, AUS, AVP, BFI, BFL, BGR, BIL, BJC, BOI, BUR, CHS, CID, COS, COU, […]
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The Central Region Update for April 3, 2026 is now available. In this issue:
It’s a new season, and there is new gear at the NATCA Store! Order your embossed NATCA journal for all your notes, thoughts, and calendar items. In addition, the NATCA Store will now carry a new […]
More than a dozen NATCA members recently completed the Safety Advocacy Training (SAT) course in Baltimore. The two-day training took place from Feb. 2-3. NATCA members completing the class gained an understanding of the numerous safety programs NATCA offers, as well […]
NATCA leaders and members represented our Union at the 2026 Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference from March 19-21, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas. NATCA’s presence, both on-stage and in the exhibit hall, provided valuable opportunities to […]
NATCA Executive Vice President Mick Devine, along with Southwest Regional Vice President John Bratcher, National Training Representative Jamaal Haltom (Las Vegas ATCT, LAS), and Reloaded Committee Member Cameron Haynes (Wichita ATCT, ICT) recently greeted more than […]
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NATCA wishes all Union members who celebrate a Happy Easter weekend. Many observances start today with Good Friday and conclude on Easter Sunday, April 5. Easter is one of the most important holidays in Christianity. NATCA hopes this weekend brings you, […]
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. Alaskan:Joseph Gaona (Merrill ATCT, MRI) Great Lakes:Tanner Hobgood (Evansville ATCT, EVV)Alexander Fontana (Traverse City ATCT, […]
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NATCA was well-represented at the annual ATCA Connect conference March 2-4 in Charleston, S.C. This year’s ATCA Connect marked 70 years since the organization’s founding, and organizers placed a renewed focus on planning for the future of aviation, while maintaining […]
NATCA would like to welcome all the new members whose applications were recently processed. Welcome to the NATCA family! Alaskan:Queensly Deleon (Flight Services Station JNU, FS3)Giap Nguyen (FS3)Ivan Ramirez (FS3)Spencer Korstad (Anchorage Center, ZAN) Central:John Hwang […]
The NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) is excited to announce the 6th Annual Step Challenge, taking place May 1–31, 2026! This annual event brings together NATCA members, their families, and friends to get moving for a great […]
ARVP Update From Steve Brown, NATCA New England ARVP We’ve all been there–things get busy, staffing is tight, and our instinct is to do more, take more handoffs, make more calls, move faster, and cover all […]
NATCA wishes everyone who celebrates a Happy Passover! The celebration starts at sundown on Wednesday, April 1 and lasts through Thursday, April 9. Passover is a celebration of freedom, renewal, and resilience which commemorates the Israelites’ journey out […]
This just in: U.S. airlines are expecting another record-breaking spring travel period, with 171 million passengers expected to fly, up four percent from last year, according to a forecast released by Airlines for America (A4A). That breaks down to an average […]
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NATCA Family, Late last night, we learned about a tragic accident that occurred at LGA. We immediately reached out to the FacRep and facility VP to check in on the controllers and contacted the Agency to […]
RNAV Committee Zoom Mtg Monday March 23rd@3pm Eastern Agenda: Attendees:Chair – Tom ThompsonCraig SmithNoel KingstonRosa Serai Michelle TrudeauMargaret Summers – RNAV membership count. – Total: 3970 – Number receiving emails: 4101 – Facebook group: 1420 – RNAV Budget […]
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is deeply saddened by the tragic accident at LaGuardia Airport between an Air Canda Jazz CRJ-900 and an emergency vehicle on the ground. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and […]
The NATCA Information Technology Committee recently met at the NATCA National Office in Washington, D.C. from Feb. 25-26, 2026. The IT Committee covered several topics during the two-day visit, including responsibilities, systems, and committee roles. The […]
NCEPT March 2026 Selections
ARVP Update From Jake Detwiler, NATCA New England ARVP Hello NATCA New England, Here in New England, the seasons are starting to change — the snow is melting, and the birds are coming back. With that […]
For March, the 2026 NATCA wall calendar features a photo of Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT) taken by local member Cole Smith. Harrisburg Tower is a level seven FAA tower with 39 NATCA members. The facility services Harrisburg International Airport. Last year, the air traffic controllers […]
Do you know a fellow NATCA member who consistently demonstrates professionalism and sets a positive example for others? Nominate them for the 2026 Professionalism Award. Submissions are open through June 1, 2026. This award will be presented at Communicating for Safety (CFS). Submitting a […]
Be part of aviation safety’s most important conference of the year: Sponsorship opportunities are now open for NATCA’s 2026 Communicating For Safety conference. Showcase your organization, connect with industry leaders, and position your brand at the center of the global […]
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NATCA is proud to recognize and participate in Women’s History Month, which is celebrated every March. Initially just International Women’s Day, President Jimmy Carter declared in March 1980 that March 8 was the official start to National Women’s […]
NATCA would like to welcome all the new members whose applications were recently processed. Welcome to the NATCA family! Alaskan:Arnan Thongpanich (Anchorage TRACON, A11)Sarah Trujillo-Martinez (A11)Peter Caruso (Anchorage Center, ZAN) Central:Brandon Malogorski (Waterloo ATCT, ALO)Alexander Brawn […]
Registration is now open for NATCA’s Communicating For Safety, the World’s Premier Aviation Safety Conference. Join us at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, Sept. 14-16, 2026, for the aviation safety event that brings the entire industry together. Through immersive education tracks, […]
The Region X Commitment to Safety Award recognizes the essential work done by members of Region X. This award is presented annually to individuals or groups who participate in a specific instance where safety is significantly improved, or […]
Eight NATCA members recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to complete a media training course at NATCA’s National Office. During the class, attendees received practical, real-world instruction on best practices and strategies for interviews with different media outlets. […]
As NATCA celebrates International Women’s Day and Women in Aviation Week, we honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of women across aviation and air traffic control. NATCA is proud to have such amazing female members serving our country as air traffic […]
Attending NATCA in Washington (NiW) and in need of some new NATCA gear? Order items now and they will be ready for you when you arrive in Washington, D.C. Whether it is a popular polo, a water bottle for your […]
The Super Bowl LX numbers are in, and we’re not talking about the final score of the game or TV ratings. Our members at San Francisco International ATCT (SFO), Oakland ATCT (OAK), San Jose ATCT (SJC), Hayward ATCT (HWD) Livermore ATCT (LVK), […]
The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as Facility Presidents at their local facilities: Central Region: Andrew Hoffart (Omaha ATCT, OMA) Eastern Region: Glenn Bloise (Eerie ATCT, ERI) […]
NATCA members and retirees recently participated in an International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (IFATCA) meeting in Manila, Philippines. The meeting allowed NATCA members to discuss best practices, training standards, and other international policies on air traffic control systems with ATCs from […]
ARVP Update From Steve Brown, NATCA New England ARVP Not long after I certified in Area A at Boston Center I earned a nickname I didn’t understand—Angry Steve. I didn’t like it, in fact it kind […]
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