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The FAA is Hiring Air Traffic Controllers In preparation for the future workforce, the FAA announced that it will be accepting applications from entry-level candidates for air traffic controller positions from August 8-15, 2016. More: http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=86086&cid=TW459 […]

NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION (NATCA) For Immediate Release July 7, 2016 Contact: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 NATCA Urges Passage of FAA Authorization Extension that Addresses Air Traffic Controller Staffing Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Air […]

The Washington Times: Column – “Air Traffic Control Shouldn’t Model Metro” June 15, 2016 By Paul Rinaldi, NATCA President The Metro subway system in Washington, D.C., is a national disgrace. The U.S. secretary of transportation has […]

THE HILL: Column – “Air traffic control staffing shortage must be addressed” June 15, 2016 By Trish Gilbert, NATCA Executive Vice President Our nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system relies on a well-trained, highly qualified workforce. […]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) For Immediate Release June 15, 2016 Contact: Sarah McCann, 315-796-1560 Controller Staffing at a 27-Year Low; Rinaldi Tells House Aviation Subcommittee the Situation is a “Crisis” WASHINGTON – National Air […]

May 25, 2016 Contacts: Sarah McCann, NATCA, 315-796-1560; Laura Brown, FAA, 202-359-3680 FAA, NATCA Announce Tentative Agreement on New Collective Bargaining Agreement WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its largest union, the National Air […]