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Happy 25th NATCAversary of Automation Support Specialists Being Represented by Our Union
Happy 25th NATCAversary! We celebrate that on June 1, 2000, the FLRA recognized NATCA as the exclusive bargaining representative of FAA Automation Support Specialists (AOS). Members of this bargaining unit work in en route centers and terminal field facilities nationwide. They include computer specialists, computer scientists, electronic engineers, and air traffic control specialists. Their primary…
Rep. Sarah Elfreth Receives Tour and Briefing of BWI ATCT
U.S. Representative Sarah Elfreth (Md.-3) recently toured Baltimore-Washington ATCT (BWI), learning about staffing issues and the need for a new tower, among other infrastructure upgrades. BWI FacRep Dana Plagmann, along with NATCA members Sandra Follmer (Washington Center, ZDC) and Anthony Hughes (ZDC), helped facilitate the April visit. NATCA members also provided the Congresswoman with a…
Senator Jerry Moran Tours Wichita ATCT
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas recently toured the Wichita ATCT (ICT) and Wichita Airport. FacRep Scott Muzzy and NLC Kansas State Coordinator James Heath joined Senator Moran during the visit. The discussion focused on several key topics for NATCA members, including the effects cuts to the Federal Employee Retirement Service (FERS) would have on…
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Press Releases
NATCA APPLAUDS INCLUSION OF CHAIRMAN GRAVES’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SECTION IN BUDGET RECONCILIATION
WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Control Association (NATCA) thanks House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves for his leadership in passing an Air Traffic Control (ATC) section in the budget reconciliation package. This section will significantly improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System for the flying public, users of the system, and…
NATCA SUPPORTS SECRETARY SEAN DUFFY’S PLAN TO MODERNIZE THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the details about his visionary plan to modernize our nation’s air traffic control system. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) strongly supports this comprehensive effort to fund and prioritize the replacement and repair of air traffic control facilities and modernize outdated technology. “NATCA thanks Sec. Duffy for taking…
NATCA, FAA REACH AGREEMENT ON INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have reached an agreement designed to enhance the recruitment of prospective air traffic controllers and strengthen the retention of experienced professionals within the field. Highlights of the agreement include: Recognizing new students…
Congressional Testimony
Read NATCA President Nick Daniel’s Full Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives
Read the full text of NATCA President Nick Daniel’s testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives here.
NATCA President Santa’s testimony before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Read House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa PDF here Watch the hearing and learn more here. 3-23-23 House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa FINAL[100]Download
Podcasts
Listen to the Western Pacific Region’s 2024 Archie League Award Recipient on the NATCA Podcast
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 listen to podcasts, or by clicking here. The nomination form for the 21st Annual Archie League Medal of Safety…
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