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2025 NATCA Academy Course Schedule With Newly Approved Dates and Locations: Sign Up Today!
The NATCA Academy is an integral part of our Union’s continued investment in our Union and our future, empowering members with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel as leaders and professionals. The NATCA Academy offers a range of courses tailored to provide members with a variety of skills, from safety and technology to legislative…
NATCA Hosts Advanced Legislative Activism Training (ALAT), Preparing Members for Legislative Advocacy
NATCA hosted its latest Advanced Legislative Activism Training (ALAT) session from Oct. 2-4, at the National Office in Washington. The training was led by National Legislative Committee (NLC) Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel (St. Louis ATCT, STL) and NLC Southwest Region Representative Corey Soignet (Houston Intercontinental ATCT, IAH), equipping members with essential skills to effectively advocate…
Read 2024-2025 Scholarship Winner Isabella Calabro’s Essay
Every year, NATCA offers a scholarship program for spouses, children, stepchildren, and legally adopted children of active, retired, and deceased members in good standing for at least two consecutive years. This scholarship is for full-time attendance at accredited colleges and universities within the United States and its territories for an undergraduate degree program. This year’s…
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Press Releases
FAA and NATCA Reach Agreement to Address Controller Fatigue by Providing More Rest Between Shifts
A well-rested workforce is integral for the safety of the flying public Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to ensure air traffic controllers receive adequate rest between shifts and can continue to safely do their essential work. This agreement will enable the implementation of…
NATCA’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON MANDATORY RELOCATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS FROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is dismayed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that effective July 28, 2024, it is requiring the relocation of 12 air traffic controllers who work at the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility (N90) located in Westbury, N.Y. for up to two years…
NATCA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH AFL-CIO IN SUPPORT OF THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BIDEN
(WASHINGTON) – National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa in his role as a member of the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) yesterday joined his fellow labor leaders in meeting with President Joe Biden to express labor’s support for his re-election. Following the meeting,…
Congressional Testimony
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
Catch Up on CFS 2023 Now on NATCA Podcast!
If you missed Communicating For Safety (CFS) 2023 or want to revisit the insightful discussions, you’re in luck! We’re featuring panel sessions from the conference to the NATCA Podcast. This is your chance to tune into the valuable dialogues and expert opinions shared during the event, right at your fingertips. Whether you’re on the go…
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