
The registration period has ended for NATCA’s Communicating for Safety 2024 Benefits Partner Booth. Please contact Jen Rivera, Benefits Committee Chair, at [email protected].
From Jake Detwiler, NATCA New England Regional ARVP, ZBW One of the most important tools to allow you to be safe and effective at doing your job every day is appropriate staffing. Annually, NATCA and the […]
NATCA Family, Nearly one month ago, NATCA President Nick Daniels and ATO COO Tim Arel reaffirmed their commitment to the National Training Initiative (NTI) and training overall. Part of the affirmation was a promise to make […]
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Stephanie “Steph” Winder took office as the Northwest Mountain Regional Vice President in October 2024. This is her first term on NATCA’s National Executive Board. NATCA’s Public Affairs Administrator Jessica Reed sat down with Steph to […]
In January, thirty NATCA members holding a wide variety of representative roles attended Representative Training 1 (RT-1) held at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront. This was the first RT-1 class to ever be held outside of Las […]
Register today and mark your calendar for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention, May 9-11, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco. Don’t miss the opening ceremony on May 8 and save big by registering before March […]
NATCA Family, On Tuesday, President Trump signed a new executive order (EO), “Implementing the President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce Optimization Initiative. This EO requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and agency […]
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The Communicating For Safety (CFS) Planning Committee held their kickoff meeting in Chicago in late January for CFS2025. The group discussed conference themes, session formats, and pressing issues. They discussed ways to improve on last year’s […]
Registration is now open for NATCA’s 20th Biennial Convention in San Francisco, May 9-11, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis. This is where local delegates from all NATCA regions come together to vote on key issues and […]
Did you know that as a union member, you have access to discounted home, auto, and renters insurance rates through Union Plus and Farmers Insurance Group? This program offers you a choice of multiple quotes from […]
The Central Region Update for February 2025 is now available. In this issue:
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NATCA leaders addressed conference attendees in January at the prominent Aviation Issues Conference organized by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). NATCA President Nick Daniels was a part of a panel called “State of the […]
NATCA brought its Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs together for an in-person meeting on Jan. 28-29 in Chicago. NATCA President Nick Daniels and Executive Vice President Mick Devine addressed the many NATCA leaders in attendance, joined […]
Several recent weather systems have brought cold temperatures, ice, and snow to many parts of the United States, including areas of the south where this type of weather is not common. NATCA would like to take […]
Last month, NATCA President Nick Daniels visited Capitol Hill for meetings with several members of the House of Representatives. He met with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.-8), U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (Ill.-13), and U.S. Representative Mark […]
Karena Marinas, is the OSHA Committee Chair Background: The NATCA OSHA Committee endeavors to assist NATCA representatives and members in identifying, understanding, preventing, and seeking remedies for occupational safety and health (OSH) issues. The committee is […]
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 […]
Adonna Prior (LAS) is the National TEAM Article 114 Representative. Background: The NATCA TEAM Program SMEs worked with management TEAM program SMEs, 2400, and Volanno (TEAM’s developer) during the national and post-rollout phases. Their collaboration focused […]
Luke Miller (I90) is the National Wake Turbulence Article 114 Representative. Background: The Wake Turbulence Representative participates in regular meetings of the Wake Workgroup and Wake Incident Team, providing wake turbulence expertise for various programs and […]
Zac Carrigan (MIA) is the National NME Article 114 Representative. 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 […]
Adam Rhodes is the National NextGen Article 114 representative Recent Developments Remote Towers Remote towers utilize high-definition cameras, sensors, and advanced communication systems to manage air traffic control from a centralized or off-site location. This initiative […]
Aaron Katz (P50) is the National Human Performance Representative. Background: The Human Performance Representative is the NATCA liaison to AJI 3420, the FAA Human Performance office. The office is comprised of a group manager and various […]
Brent Luna (ZFW) is the National SBS Office Article 114 Representative. Background: The SBS program was created to manage programs that will enable the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system to migrate from one that relies on radar […]
Jessica Anaya (ZMA) is the National Offshore Automation Article 114 Representative Background: Offshore Automation Segment 1 is working toward deployment of Enroute Automation and Modernization (ERAM) at two key Offshore sites, Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) and […]
Scott Roach (ZME) is the National En Route Technical Article 114 Representative Background: ERAMis the baseline software used for the 20 CONUS En Route Air Traffic Control Centers. In addition, ERAM supports connections to multiple systems […]
Kevin Wright (D01) is the National Operational Readiness Group (AJR-X) Article 114 Representative. 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 […]
Steven Brown (PWM) is the National IDS-R Article 114 Representative Program Summary:The IDS Replacement program was initially created to replace all the Information Display Systems in the National Airspace System (NAS) with a product called NAS Information […]
Jon Shedden (Fort Worth ARTCC) is the National VoICE project Article 114 Representative. Background: The National Airspace System (NAS) Voice over IP Communication Enterprise (VoICE) program will encompass what the NAS Voice System (NVS) program was. […]
Amanda Richardson (ZOA) 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 […]
Tony Albert (ZAU) is the National ERIDS Article 114 Representative. Background: ERIDS (EnRoute Information Display System) is a real-time, interactive, electronic information display system that is used as a replacement for paper sources of information. ERIDS […]
George Herbert is the National ERAM CHI Article 114 Co-Lead Background: The primary purpose of the CHI Team is to lead the development and documentation of operationally suitable CHI products in the En-Route environment. The team […]
Corey Soignet (IAH) is the National FDIO/EFSTS Article 114 Representative. FDIO Background: The flight Data Input/Output (FDIO) system provides the necessary functional capabilities for the National Airspace System (NAS) flight plan data, weather information, general information, […]
The NATCA scholarship fund is established for the spouses, children, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of active, retired, and deceased NATCA members with continuous membership in good standing of at least two years. These scholarships are […]
This Black History Month, our Union wants to recognize and celebrate the achievements by Black Americans in the aviation industry and the labor movement. The field of aviation was not exempt from the racism and discrimination […]
Dear NATCA Family, Last night, Secretary Duffy announced that he would exercise his authority and would offer to “pay [air traffic controllers] more and give them a bonus” as an incentive to stay beyond the mandatory […]
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 […]
On Feb. 5, New England Regional Vice President Kevin Curtiss was interviewed by reporter Ryan Kath from WBTS-TV, the Boston NBC station (channel 10). You can watch the full news segment here.
NATCA leaders continue to be interviewed by a variety of media in Washington, D.C., and around the country in response to questions related to last week’s accident about the shortage of air traffic controllers and the […]
Please save these dates! All NATCA members are invited to join President Nick Daniels for National Townhall Meetings on Feb 18 and 20 at 5 p.m. ET. We will follow up soon with a registration link for […]
NATCA is requesting five (5) volunteers with ATCoach experience to serve as Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) ATPrepare CADREs. Starting around June 2025, we are going to need ATPrepare CADREs to help deliver the ATPrepare […]
Brothers and Sisters in Region X, All of us in Region X extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to those who were impacted by the recent tragedies at both Washington National Airport, and in Philadelphia. To […]
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NOTE: NATCA released the following statement as a press release yesterday evening. “As we have stated before, all air traffic controllers – regardless of race or gender – are well-trained and highly skilled dedicated professionals who keep […]
NATCA’s Procedures Representative, Jen McCoy (Tampa ATCT, TPA), works closely with the FAA to improve air traffic control policies, ensuring safer and more efficient air travel. Recent achievements include updating procedures to help controllers guide pilots […]
In light of recent events, many members have reached out asking how they can send a message of support to our DCA and PCT controllers. The NATCA Communications Committee is gathering video messages of support for […]
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NATCA Brothers and Sisters, We are writing regarding the recent OPM memorandum to heads and acting heads of departments and agencies, Guidance on Collective Bargaining Obligations in Connection with Return to In-Person Work. It is NATCA’s […]
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Member Update Feb. 3 2025 – Professionalism and Media Inquiries
NATCA Family, Our professionalism is the foundation of our collective strength. As air traffic controllers and aviation safety professionals, we share a deep connection and mutual respect. NATCA reminds our membership and supporters that talking to […]
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Reporter Martha Kelner from Sky News, the global broadcaster headquartered in the United Kingdom, interviewed NATCA President Nick Daniels at NATCA’s National Headquarters on Saturday. Sky hasn’t indicated when the interview might air. Reporter Raquel Krähenbühl […]
Yesterday evening, NATCA President Nick Daniels and former DOT Inspector General Mary Schiavo were interviewed by CNN Anchor Jessica Dean on CNN Newsroom Saturday. They discussed air traffic controller staffing shortages, the stringent hiring standards for […]
Brothers and Sisters, Yesterday, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum (PM) entitled “Limiting Lame-Duck Collective Bargaining Agreements that Improperly Attempt to Constrain the New President.” It is our position that the PM does not affect NATCA’s CBAs with […]
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Below is a sample of other prominent news coverage featuring NATCA: The Washington Post | National Airport has long struggled to manage helicopter traffic, records show Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said chronic […]
Yesterday evening, NBC Nightly News broadcast an interview of NATCA President Nick Daniels by Lester Holt that took place earlier on Friday at National Airport. The interview covered controller staffing shortages and the stringent hiring standards […]
From Kevin Curtiss, NATCA New England Regional RVP NATCA New England, Whether you were hired last year or have dedicated a significant part of your life to maintaining the highest standard of safety in our profession, […]
NOTE: Earlier today, President Daniels shared the following message on social media, educating the public on the highly-selective process for becoming a certified professional controller: “Air traffic controllers earn the prestigious and elite status of being […]
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Earlier today, NATCA President Nick Daniels joined CBS Mornings co-anchor Tony Dokoupil to discuss controller staffing shortages and the stringent hiring standards for the job. When asked whether the bar has been lowered for controllers, Daniels […]
NATCA is requesting five (5) volunteers from any of the facilities equipped with a TDLS system that is currently running version 12.11.2 (D-ATIS Mouse Functionality) or higher to participate in the Tower Data Link Services (TDLS) […]
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) joins all Americans in grieving for those who lost their lives in last night’s tragedy at Washington National Airport (DCA), and in praying for the families of those who […]
The NATCA Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program offers 24/7 support to controllers following acute stressful incidents. There are some aspects of the CISM program that allow for it to be most effective including its peer-to-peer […]
NATCA Family, NATCA mourns the tragic loss of life as a result of the accident that occurred at Washington National (DCA) airport last night between a regional jet and a helicopter. Our thoughts are with the […]
Since he took office, President Trump has issued a host of Executive Orders (EO) and other executive actions that affect federal employees. The Administration also has issued additional memoranda through the Office of Management and Budget […]
Member Update Jan. 29 2025
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Yesterday evening, we became aware that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sent an email directly to federal employees across all agencies offering a deferred resignation program. The email goes on to state that it is […]
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WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) congratulates Sean Duffy on his confirmation today by the U.S. Senate to become the Secretary of the Department of Transportation. “NATCA looks forward to working with the […]
We are evaluating the various Executive Orders (EO) and Presidential Memoranda (PM) issued by President Trump. At this time, we do not have a definitive answer if the hiring freeze PM affects air traffic control hiring, […]
Thayer Davis (MSP) is the National TDLS Article 114 Representative. Background: Provide a collaborative approach for FAA and NATCA to identify and mitigate potential operational impacts to Air Traffic Control personnel using the Tower Data Link Services […]
Nate Pair is the National Navigation Article 114 Representative. Background: The Navigation Representative works closely with Agency Program Managers in three key areas: Ground Based Navigation, Satellite Navigation, and Visual Guidance Lighting Systems. Ground-based Navigation’s primary focus […]
Joey Tinsley (ZTL) is the National OSG Modernization Article 114 Co-Lead for Eastern Service Area (ESA). OSG (Operations Support Group) Modernization Representative Background: The Operations Support Group (OSG) NATCA representative is responsible for the execution of airspace […]
Joel Hays, Fort Worth Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZFW), is the Article 114 Instrument Flight Procedures Representative for the Central Service Area. Instrument Flight Procedures Background: Instrument Flight Procedures Representatives are responsible for assisting facilities in developing all […]
Zebulon Snyder is the National DIP Article 114 Representative. Background: The overall goal of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) DIP, as part of the Air Traffic Management (ATM-X) project, is to accelerate the transformation […]
Jeff Plendl, Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZLA), is the National IFP Article 114 Representative. Background: The NATCA AJT IFP Representative serves as the NATCA counterpart to the Service Area Director of Air Traffic Operations. […]
Will Hutson is the National UAM Article 114 Representative Background: UAM is an initiative that supports the movement of passengers and cargo within urban environments by utilizing revolutionary new aircraft. The initiative will be composed of an […]
Adam Searcy, Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZDC), is the National Air Traffic Services (AJT) IFP Article 114 Representative for the Eastern Service Area (ESA). Background: The NATCA IFP Representative serves as the NATCA counterpart […]
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RNAV Committee Zoom Mtg Monday January 27th@3pm Eastern Agenda: Attendees:Chair – Tom ThompsonCraig SmithNoel KingstonRosa SeraiMichelle TrudeauMargaret Summers – unable to attend – Welcome new committee member – Michelle Trudeau retired Indianapolis ARTCC (ZID). – Introductions and welcome. – […]
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In November, Pete LeFevre, NATCA’s Eastern Alternate Regional Vice President and a member at Dulles ATCT (IAD), and Arianna Bocci from Washington Center (ZDC), proudly represented NATCA at the Aviation Education and Career Expo in Hagerstown, […]
NATCA’s Procedures Representative, Jen McCoy (Tampa ATCT, TPA), works closely with the FAA to improve air traffic control policies, ensuring safer and more efficient air travel. Recent achievements include updating procedures to help controllers guide pilots […]
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Committee Charter Air Safety Investigations (ASI) PDF Airspace and Procedures (NAPC) PDF Benefits (NBC) PDF Communications (Comms) PDF Constitution (NCC) PDF Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) PDF Disaster Response (DRC) PDF Drug and Alcohol (DAC) PDF […]
The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team recently completed its annual training in San Antonio, Texas, including onboarding two new members. This essential training ensures the team remains proficient in acute stress mitigation techniques, ready to […]
This holiday season, NATCA members at Portland Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) had a significant effect on children across central and southern Maine through their annual Toys for Tots Toy Drop. The event was a tremendous […]
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Ross Costa is the National TFDM Article 114 Representative. Background: TFDM will provide improvements to flight data coordination and management for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) users, as well as enhanced surface traffic flow management capabilities. […]
Zac Carrigan (MIA) is the National NME Article 114 Representative. 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 […]
Tameka Velasquez (ZTL) is the National TBFM Article 114 Representative. 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 […]
Anthony Snow is the National TFMS Article 114 Representative. Background: TFMS is a data exchange system that supports the management and monitoring of national air traffic flow. TFMS processes all available data sources, such as flight […]
Matt Gammon (ZID) is the National FMDS Article 114 Representative. Background: Flow Management and Data Services is a planned system of tools that will manage demand and National Airspace (NAS) capacity. The initial concept of FMDS […]
Adam Rhodes is the National NexGen Article 114 Representative. Recent Developments Remote Towers: Remote towers are systems designed to manage air traffic control operations from a centralized or off-site location using advanced technology such as high-definition […]
Luke Miller (I90) is the National Wake Turbulence Article 114 Representative. Background:The Wake Turbulence Representative participates in regular meetings of the Wake Workgroup and Wake Incident Team, providing wake turbulence expertise for various programs and initiatives. […]
Lee Moore (I90) is the current NATCA Article 114 Terminal CHI Representative. Background: The workgroup will address Terminal CHI requirements originating from Terminal Next Generation Air Transportation System (NEXTGEN) programs and improve Terminal CHI products in […]
Adonna Prior (LAS) is the National TEAM Article 114 Representative. Background: The NATCA TEAM Program SMEs worked with management TEAM program SMEs, 2400, and Volanno (TEAM’s developer) during the national and post-rollout phases. Their collaboration focused […]
Eric Avila (ZHU) is the National 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 […]
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 […]
NATCA Update Jan 20 2025
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After more than a decade of determined advocacy, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) NATCA members celebrated a landmark victory on Dec. 9, 2024, as the Charlotte City Council voted 8-2 to approve the findings of the […]
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The registration period has ended for NATCA’s Communicating for Safety 2024 Benefits Partner Booth. Please contact Jen Rivera, Benefits Committee Chair, at [email protected].