Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 Proposed Cuts Must Not Harm Aviation Safety WASHINGTON – Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) sent a letter to Congress expressing concern over proposed cuts to discretionary spending in the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (LSGA). NATCA’s primary concern is the harm that across-the-board cuts would have on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safe and efficient operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). Although the legislation does not specify which agencies and programs would experience cuts, given LSGA’s prop ..read more

In support of Pride Month 2023, the NATCA Charitable Foundation (NCF) will be once again selling Pride shirts. NCF will be donating all proceeds from the shirt sales, plus a minimum of $1,000 to the following LGBTQ+ charitable organizations: Los Angeles LGBT Center (Los Angeles, Calif.): The Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed and celebrated LGBTQ+ individuals and families in L.A. and beyond since our founders first began providing services in 1969. The Center’s nearly 800 employees provide services and programs that span four broad categories: health, social services and housing ..read more

On April 19, NATCA hosted an in-person meet & greet event at BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse in Oklahoma City. The event was attended by more than 40 ATC students from the FAA Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. At the event, the students had the opportunity to meet with NATCA Executive Vice President Andrew LeBovidge, Northwest Mountain Region RVP Alex Navarro III, Organizing Committee Chair John Bratcher (Fort Smith ATCT, FSM), Southwest Region Reloaded Rep. Saja Cox (Oklahoma City ATCT, OKC), Union Synergy Co-Chair Maurice Franklin (Potomac TRACON, PCT), Nati ..read more

Former Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Was a True Champion for Aviation Workers WASHINGTON – The following is the official statement of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa on the passing of former Congressman Bud Shuster. “On behalf of the entire membership of our Union, I want to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Congressman Bud Shuster. As a former chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the congressman fought every day to protect the interests of every aviation worker. “Hi ..read more

The NATCA Central Region Update for April, 2023 is now available. Click to view The post Central Region Update – April, 2023 appeared first on NATCA ..read more

The FAA’s 2023 application window for entry-level air traffic controllers will be open May 5-8. Don’t miss out. Find out if you’re eligible and prepare your application here. The post FAA to Accept Applications for Entry-Level Candidates for Air Traffic Control appeared first on NATCA ..read more

In April, NATCA’s IT Committee (ITC) held a two-day meeting at our Union’s National Office. The ITC worked on important technology issues including NATCA’s member database, email security measures, managing email lists, our Union’s website, and ITC plans for Convention and CFS. At the meeting were Committee Chair Jason Doss (Jacksonville Center, ZJX), committee RVP liaison Southwest Regional Vice President Nick Daniels (Fort Worth Center, ZFW), committee RVP liaison Aaron Merrick (Kansas City Center, ZKC), Joe Allen (Boston Center, ZBW), Ryan Durbin (Anchorage Center, ZAN), Matt Fritz (Andrews ..read more

In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, Communications Committee Southern Region Rep. Amy Sayers (Fort Lauderdale ATCT, FLL)  interviews 2022 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winner Artur Mularczyk (Memphis Center, ZME). Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, or by clicking here. The post Listen to Southern Region Archie Winner 2022 Artur Mularczyk on the NATCA Podcast appeared first on NATCA ..read more

In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, Communications Committee Southern Region Rep. Amy Sayers (Fort Lauderdale ATCT, FLL)  interviews 2022 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winner David Kunzman (Memphis Center, ZME). Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, or by clicking here. The post Listen to Southern Region Archie Winner 2022 David Kunzman on the NATCA Podcast appeared first on NATCA ..read more

NATCA’s 19th Biennial Convention will be held at The Diplomat in Hollywood, Fla., from June 19-22, 2023. Planning to attend the convention is a two-step process: (1) Registering for the convention, and (2) booking your hotel room. For Convention, NATCA National does not pay for members’ hotel rooms nor make their hotel reservations. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the individual member and are paid for by the member or their local. The NATCA Convention Rate is $249/per night, plus tax. The cutoff date to book your room is April 26. To book your room, click here.  If you have ..read more