NATCA is requesting four (4) volunteers to serve as the Subject Matter Experts (SME) in support of Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Systems (STARS). The TAMR/STARS SMEs will be held responsible […]
NATCA is requesting twelve (12 – eight (8) Terminal and four (4) En Route) volunteers to serve as Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) Project Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The E-IDS project aims to replace all existing […]
NATCA is requesting five (5) (2 from any of the following facilities: ZAU, ZBW, ZDC, ZFW, ZHU, ZID, ZJX, ZMA, ZME, ZMP, ZNY, ZOB or ZTL, 2 from any of the following facilities: A80, A90, C90, D10, PHL, MIA, D21, F11, I90, M98, N90, or PCT, and 1 […]
#NATCA Eastern Region the 1st Quarter National Centralized ERR Process Team (NCEPT) will meet on November 16, 2023. If you are interested in changing facilities, you must have your paperwork submitted by the end of October 18, […]
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WASHINGTON – In a letter sent to all the members of the U.S. Senate today, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa called on senators to vote in support of a bipartisan continuing resolution […]
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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 […]
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 Anchorage […]
Scott Roach (ZME) is the National Article 114 En Route Technical 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 […]
Amanda Richardson (ZOA) is the National Enterprise-Information Display System (E-IDS) Article 114 Representative. Background: The Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) project aims to replace all existing IDSs in the NAS, providing the Agency with one enterprise […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kyle Ness is the National TAMR Article 114 Representative. Background: The TAMR program deploys and sustains Terminal Automation for the Terminal Radar Approach Controls (TRACONs) and associated Air Traffic Control Towers in the National Airspace System […]
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. TFDM […]
Chris Thomas (L30) is the National AMR Article 114 Co-Lead for the Western Service Area Operations Support Group (OSG). Airspace Modernization is a new collaborative initiative that addresses airspace projects that involve multiple FAA lines of […]
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 […]
Scott Fineron is the National Procedures Article 114 Representative Background The NATCA procedures representative works collaboratively with the Mission Support Services Policy Directorate (AJV-P), developing, implementing, amending, and interpreting air traffic policies and regulations contained in […]
Adam Searcy (ZDC) is the National PBN Article 114 Co-Lead for the Eastern Service Area North Operations Support Group. PBN Single-site Background: PBN Co-Leads oversee designing, developing, and implementing PBN procedures and/or routes. Using a collaborative work […]
Jimmy Smith is the National UAS Article 114 Representative Background: UAS safe integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) continually evolves with rapidly changing technological advancements. UAS integration will require new laws, policies, practices, procedures, and standards. […]
Jeff Plendl is the National IFP Article 114 Co-Lead for the WSA. Background: IFP Representative, or co-lead, is responsible for the oversight of designing, developing, and implementing single-site Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures and/or routes. Using a […]
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 […]
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 the […]
Bennie Hutto (PCT) is the National PBN Criteria Article 114 National Representative and works with ATO Enterprise & Strategy Planning (AJV-S) and Rules and Regulation (AJV-P2). Monthly Report: A few years ago, Flight Standards (AFS) changed […]
Eric Johnson, is the National PBN Article 114 Co-Lead for the Central Service Area Operations Support Group. PBN Single-site Background: PBN Co-Leads oversee designing, developing, and implementing PBN procedures and/or routes. Using a collaborative workgroup structure, PBN […]
Lee Moore (I90) is the National Terminal CHI Article 114 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 the […]
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Brothers and Sisters, As we begin the final week of September, there are two risks of a shutdown for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The first would be a government-wide lapse in appropriations, which funds the […]
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) in partnership with NATCA have worked together to deliver critical safety education to both controllers and general aviation pilots. This award, the AOPA Air Safety […]
“Kamil’s actions that day prevented a potential significant safety event. He is a dedicated #NATCA member, who embodies what it means to be a brother of this Union. NATCA ZNY is proud that he has been recognized and […]
Sept 20, 2023: Images from NATCA’s 19th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards during the Communicating for Safety Conference at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.
Sept 20, 2023: Images from NATCA’s 19th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards during the Communicating for Safety Conference at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.
To close out CFS 2023 this afternoon, attendees gained valuable knowledge from experts teaching smaller breakout sessions specializing in aviation safety topics. They delved into topics like the dynamics of merging and sequencing in the aviation […]
For the last presentation on the #NATCACFS 2023 main stage, a series of panels focused on pilot-controller communications and featured speakers from across the National Airspace System (NAS). NATCA’s National Recurrent Training Lead Richard Kennington and […]
WASHINGTON –The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) urges all members of the U.S. Senate to prioritize timely passage of the annual appropriations bills and avoid another self-inflicted and damaging government shutdown. We applaud Appropriations Chair […]
Today at #NATCACFS 2023, NATCA Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge moderated a panel about maintaining medical evaluations, which included FAA Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup and Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) President/CEO Quay Snyder, M.D., M.S.P.H. […]
Sept 20, 2023: Images from the NATCA Communicating for Safety Conference at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.
NATCA Special Counsel to the President Eugene Freedman moderated a panel at #NATCACFS 2023 this morning about the status of FY 2024 appropriations and FAA Reauthorization, with a focus on the risks to and opportunities for […]
Today at #NATCACFS 2023 FAA Administrator (Acting) Polly Trottenberg spoke to attendees to begin presentations for the last day of the conference. Trottenberg also holds the position of Deputy Secretary at the US Department of Transportation […]
Today at #NATCACFS 2023 Amy D. Grubb, Ph.D., addressed attendees about leadership, organizational culture, and change management. With over 20 years of experience, including serving in various C-level functions and currently as the Digital Transformation Advisor […]
Today at #NATCACFS 2023, National Safety Committee Chair John Murdock opened a panel discussion about surface safety, and the role all members of the National Airspace System (NAS) play in reducing runway risk. Panelists were National […]
From the time aviation safety professionals begin training in their first facility to the time they hang up their headsets, training is critical to ensure each professional is at the top of their game in the […]
Dr. Amy D. Grubb is an internationally acclaimed speaker and seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in driving organizational change within the FBI. Today she addressed #NATCACFS 2023 attendees about “Changing the Mindset About […]
This #NATCA Helping Hearts Award is presented by NATCA’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee to a facility with 15 or more employees that has the highest percentage of people trained to use an Automated External Defibrillator […]
The NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) was honored to present the 2021 Cathy Meachum Volunteer of the Year award to Jenn Malloy, formerly at Cleveland Center (ZOB), now at Houston Center (ZHU). NCF Vice President Betsy Beaumont […]
The Helping Hearts Award, bestowed by NATCA’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Committee, recognizes facilities with 15 or more employees that have achieved the highest percentage of trained individuals in the use of Automated External […]
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has forged a strong partnership with NATCA, collaborating closely to deliver critical safety education to numerous general aviation pilots and controllers. A decade ago, AOPA […]
At #NATCACFS 2023, the NATCA Professional Standards (PS) Committee presented Professionalism Awards to Sam Navarro (Seattle ATCT, SEA), Troy Thompson (Fort Worth Center, ZFW), and Greg Baker (Atlanta Center, ZTL). PS members Lydia Baune (Spokane ATCT, […]
NATCA Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) Article 114 Representative Kyle Ness (Minneapolis TRACON, M98) was named the RTX Controller of the Year. This award was presented by Rachel Jackson, Director, Strategy and ATM Programs from […]
The panel on Working to Meet the Demands for Tomorrow focused on the near term and how the airspace users of all varieties would be integrated. Sky for All is a program which demonstrates the developing […]
Today at #NATCACFS 2023, NATCA President Rich Santa and Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge presented Article 114 TEAM National Representative Adonna Prior (Las Vegas ATCT, LAS) with the NATCA Excellence in Training Award. In 2019, NATCA […]
Today at #NATCACFS 2023, NATCA President Rich Santa and Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge presented National Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Criteria Representative Bennie Hutto (Potomac TRACON, PCT) with the Steve Hansen Safety Advocate Award. The Steve […]
Today at #NATCACFS 2023, NATCA President Rich Santa and Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge presented NATCA’s great friend and former Air Force Thunderbirds commander Richard McSpadden, now the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety […]
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) Director of Government Affairs Elizabeth Baker and NATCA Chief of Staff Dean Iacopelli moderated a panel today at #NATCACFS 2023 focused on staffing of the National Airspace System (NAS). Panelists were […]
Bipartisan Bill Would Address Critical Shortage of Certified Air Traffic Controllers WASHINGTON – NATCA commends Senators Braun (Ind.), Klobuchar (Minn.), Marshall (Kan.), Shaheen (N.H.), Luján (N.M.), and Boozman (Ark.) for introducing the Air Traffic Controllers Hiring […]
This morning at #NATCACFS 2023, NATCA Director of Safety and Technology Tom Adcock and NASA ATM-X Project Manager Shivanjli Sharma moderated a panel titled “Meeting the Demands of Tomorrow,” with panelists from Joby Aviation, the Association […]
Sept 19, 2023: Images from the NATCA Communicating for Safety Conference at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.
NATCA Update: Sep. 19, 2023: Welcome to CFS Day Two
NATCA Update: Sep. 15, 2023: Announcing the 2023 Winners of the Archie Awards and the Region X Commitment to Safety Award
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NATCA is pleased to welcome National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair, the Honorable Jennifer Homendy to address attendees at #NATCACFS 2023. The NTSB is an independent federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation […]
This morning’s NATCA CFS 2023 activities began with a keynote address from NATCA Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge. Today’s agenda offers more opportunities to learn and grow as NATCA members participate in thought-provoking panels on the […]
We are excited to again welcome NATCA’s great friend and former Air Force Thunderbirds commander Richard McSpadden, now the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) Senior Vice President, to the CFS 2023 […]
The aviation safety professionals who make up the frontline air traffic controller workforce are key to understanding safety issues in the National Airspace System (NAS). A safety culture that encourages reporting of safety issues in an […]
Sept 18, 2023: Images from the NATCA Communicating for Safety Conference at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.
NATCA was honored to welcome Co-Director of MIT’s Engineering Systems Lab John Thomas, Ph.D. to the CFS 2023 stage. Dr. Thomas is a leading expert in system-theoretic accident model and process (STAMP) based methods like system […]
The aviation industry is vast and complex, comprising a multitude of technologies and programs that shape the way we operate and ensure safety in the skies. The CFS 2023 Exhibit Hall is a testament to this […]
To kick off the 2023 Communicating for Safety (#CFS) Conference, #NATCA President Rich Santa opened with a speech focusing on the goals of the 3-day event. These include the safety of the NAS, our current staffing issues and […]
After delivering a keynote address to attendees on the first day of CFS 2023, Co-Director of MIT’s Engineering Systems Lab John Thomas, Ph.D. joined American Airlines Safety Systems Engineering & Design Stephen Palyok for a panel […]
We welcome all our members and attendees to Communicating For Safety 2023! During the conference, ask questions & engage speakers and panelists using Slido.
Today is the first day of CFS 2023, and NATCA is pleased to welcome everyone to the conference. We know all the attendees of #NATCACFS are excited to continue our commitment to promoting aviation safety through […]
NATCA’s Article 114 Representatives gathered prior to the start of Communicating For Safety 2023 for a meeting in Las Vegas. These members’ roles exemplify NATCA’s commitment to collaboration. They ensure NATCA’s interests and the safety of […]
Today at CFS 2023, National Recurrent Training Lead Richard Kennington and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Director of Safety Joe Winingar moderated a panel of experts who discussed making changes in the National Airspace System to enhance […]
2023 CFS Keynote Speakers John Thomas, Ph.D. Executive Director of MIT’s Engineering Systems Lab NATCA is honored to welcome a leading expert in system-theoretic accident model and process (STAMP) based methods like system theoretic process analysis […]
In the official kickoff of the CFS 2023, NATCA President Rich Santa opened the conference with a keynote address, discussing the state of the National Airspace System. NATCA National Safety Representative John Murdock also welcomed attendees and […]
Prior to the kickoff of the CFS 2023 Conference on the mainstage, NATCA’s Director of Safety & Technology Tom Adcock led Monday morning’s Tech Talk sessions in the Exhibit Hall Theater. These Tech Talks were a […]
Final preparations are underway for NATCA to welcome more than 1,300 participants to Communicating For Safety 2023. We are proud that NATCA’s CFS has become a platform to foster open dialogue and the exchange of ideas […]
NATCA stands in solidarity with the United Auto Workers (UAW). As auto workers have seen their average hourly wage decline, the Big Three automakers have raked in more than $250 billion in profits and rewarded shareholders with […]
From Bryan Krampovitis, NATCA New England ARVP The National Executive Board is coming to New England! Mark your calendars. From October 3rd to October 4th, the New England Region will be hosting a National Executive Board […]
NATCA is requesting two (2) volunteers to serve as Information Technology Committee (ITC) Members. The mission of the Information Technology (IT) Committee is to provide quality information technology services and to offer assistance and leadership in […]
Staff Photo by John Patriquin, Tue, Mar 18, 2003: A KC-135 refueling tanker takes off at Bangor International Airport today as other refueling planes and transport planes sit below the airport control tower.
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2023 Winners of the 19th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards
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We would like to extend our warmest welcome to NATCA’s 2023 Communicating For Safety (CFS) Conference. Over two decades ago, NATCA embarked on a mission to create a platform that fosters open dialogue and the exchange […]
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is requesting one (1) volunteer to serve as the full-time (eighty (80) hours per pay period) Air Traffic Safety Action Program (ATSAP) Analysis Team (AAT) Analyst. The ATSAP AAT Analyst […]
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We remember those who lost their lives and commend the aviation safety professionals that were on duty that day for their bravery and hard work. It fills […]
#NATCA Eastern Region, as you move forward in this world why not marshall in some new knowledge. This month NATCA 101 will be offered September 15 at 5 PM Eastern. As you wingwalk this interactive course you […]
#NATCA Members and Representatives! Are storms brewing? Did a pipe burst? Should we be worried about that stuff growing on the walls? Join us for a free virtual discussion on water intrusion and mold and how the […]
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On Thursday 7/27/2023, Reading TRACAB (RDG) hosted Sabrina McLaughlin, Regional Representative for Senator John Fetterman (PA) for a tour of the facility, as well as a sit-down discussion with RDG #NATCA Legislative representative Robert Belote. The discussion centered […]
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The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO, (NATCA) congratulates former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator and Chief NextGen Officer, Michael Whitaker, on his nomination by President Joe Biden to be the next administrator of the […]
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