NATCA Update

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (Kan.-3) recently toured the Kansas City Center (ZKC). ZKC FacRep Patrick James, Facility Vice President Mike Klein, NLC Kansas State Coordinator James Heath, and NLC Central Region Alternate Jami Davis coordinated the […]

NATCA fought to ensure your right to report unsafe or unhealthy working conditions without being threatened or intimidated. Retaliation for reporting safety concerns—called reprisal—is unacceptable. To strengthen protections, NATCA worked with the FAA to create the […]

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 […]