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NATCA Members Connect with the Community at Snow Cones with Controllers Event
NATCA members at Mesa Gateway FCT (IWA) recently hosted “Snow Cones with Controllers,” a community event that brought together nearly 150 attendees for an afternoon of aviation education, career exploration, and sweet treats in the desert heat. Held at the Mesa Gateway Tower, the event aimed to spotlight the many diverse paths within the aviation…
Listen to the 2024 Region X Commitment to Safety Award Recipient on the NATCA Podcast
In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, former Communications Committee Chair Shannon Lyman (Boston Center, ZBW) interviews 2024 Region X Commitment to Safety Award Winner Troy Swanberg (Engineer/Great Lakes Region, EGL). Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts or by clicking here. The nomination form for the Region X Commitment to Safety Award is open…
NATCA Members Represent our Union at the Professional Women Controllers Conference in Denver
NATCA President Nick Daniels joined FacRep Brock Shetley (Denver ATCT, DEN) and NATCA members Crystal Anderson (Northern California TRACON, NCT), Ariel Ortega, (Prescott ATCT, PRC), Sherrylyn Ramirez, (Los Angeles ATCT, LAX), Lakecia Shuron (Reading TRACAB, RDG), and Megumi Takasaki (Los Angeles ATCT, LAX) at the Professional Women Controllers (PWC) Conference in Denver, April 8-11. President…
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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comprehensive effort to fund and prioritize the replacement and repair of air traffic control facilities and modernize outdated technology.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…
NATCA PRESIDENT NICK DANIELS THANKS CHAIRMAN SAM GRAVES FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MODERNIZATION PROVISIONS
National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Nick Daniels issued the following statement today thanking Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Graves for his leadership on legislation that should help resolve some longtime challenges for air traffic controllers (ATCs) and other aviation safety professionals. (WASHINGTON) – NATCA…
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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