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NATCA members gave U.S. Sen. Ted Budd from North Carolina a facility tour of the Raleigh-Durham ATCT/TRACON (RDU) on Wed...
10/24/2026

NATCA members gave U.S. Sen. Ted Budd from North Carolina a facility tour of the Raleigh-Durham ATCT/TRACON (RDU) on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Sen. Budd experienced the training simulators for both the tower and the TRACON, reviewed the status of ongoing renovations at RDU, and climbed 25 flights of stairs to visit the tower because of a long-term elevator outage at the facility.

RDU is currently undergoing major renovations including a new HVAC system, repairs to the only elevator serving the tower, and the installation of electronic flight strips.

NATCA thanks Sen. Budd for his continued support of air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals.

Eleven NATCA members recently completed Comprehensive Legislative Activism Training, gaining a deeper understanding of N...
10/23/2026

Eleven NATCA members recently completed Comprehensive Legislative Activism Training, gaining a deeper understanding of NATCA’s legislative program and how members can help advocate for our Union’s priorities. The four-day training took place Aug. 17-20, 2026, at the NATCA National Office in Washington, D.C.

“CLAT gave me practical knowledge on how NATCA engages Congress and advocates for issues affecting our members. I can use this knowledge to better educate my coworkers, communicate legislative priorities, and encourage greater participation in NATCA’s legislative efforts,” said class attendee Armando Dominguez (Engineer/Western Pacific Region, EWP).

NATCA members taking part in the class included:
Brock Bardeen (Los Angeles Center, ZLA)
Kyle Collins (Miami Center, ZMA)
Armando Dominguez (EWP)
John Goebel (Northern California TRACON, NCT)
Peter Kasabian (Van Nuys ATCT, VNY)
Matthew Kraemer (Fort Lauderdale ATCT, FLL)
Marissa Malgarini (Boeing ATCT, BFI)
Kathlene Miller (ZMA)
Dominique Russell (Columbia ATCT, CAE)
Cameron Sobleski (Washington Center, ZDC)
Jose Vargas (Florence ATCT, FLO)

Class instructors were Onboarding Committee Chair Anthony Schifano (Charlotte ATCT, CLT), National Legislative Committee (NLC) Vice Chair Allison Schwaegel (St. Louis ATCT, STL), and NLC member Corey Soignet (Houston Intercontinental ATCT, IAH).

Registration for 2027 NATCA Academy classes is open. For a list of classes, dates, and locations, visit natca.org/academy.

NATCA's 3rd and final Biennial Activism and Training Expo (ATX) will be held Dec. 7–9 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Each ...
10/21/2026

NATCA's 3rd and final Biennial Activism and Training Expo (ATX) will be held Dec. 7–9 at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Each day of this training conference brings members together around the issues shaping our Union right now, from the legislative landscape to labor relations and staffing, with a daily briefing, keynote, and panel discussion. Breakout classes and open forums throughout each day give members the chance to chart their own path and dig deeper into a variety of topics that are important to them.

Every day also includes time with the National Executive Board, so members can hear directly from leadership and ask questions.

Registration for ATX is now open. NATCA National covers your hotel room and tax in full when you share with another dues-paying member for the covered nights of the event. Single-occupancy rooms are covered at 50 percent. Airfare reimbursement is also available for eligible facilities under the NATCA Expense Reimbursement Policy. Full details and registration are on the event website.

Today, NATCA celebrates the International Day of the Controller, an observance honoring the vital work done by air traff...
10/20/2026

Today, NATCA celebrates the International Day of the Controller, an observance honoring the vital work done by air traffic controllers around the world to keep the global airspace operating safely and efficiently.

This year, International Day of the Controller marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA). NATCA is proud to be one of the 130 member organizations of IFATCA. When we work as a collective to find solutions and advocate for our profession, we enhance aviation safety across the globe.

American controllers operate the busiest and most complex airspace in the world. These hardworking professionals are vital to the U.S. economy and our modern way of life, and they deserve to be recognized for their work. IFATCA’s theme for this year – “attract them, value them, keep them” – deeply resonates with our Union as we continue to advocate for solutions to address the ongoing staffing crisis, modernization efforts, and compensation for in our nation’s air traffic control workforce.

"America’s air traffic controllers are the backbone to the busiest, most complex system in the world. They move 45,000 flights, millions of passengers, and 61,000 tons of cargo every single day, said NATCA President Nick Daniels. “Their commitment to excellence should be recognized every day, but especially on International Day of the Controller."

NATCA honors our members and thanks them for their unwavering commitment to aviation safety. Happy International Day of the Controller!

Oakland Center (ZOA) FacRep and California State Coordinator Erik Mandt (ZOA), ZOA NATCA Vice President Heather Stein, a...
10/19/2026

Oakland Center (ZOA) FacRep and California State Coordinator Erik Mandt (ZOA), ZOA NATCA Vice President Heather Stein, and NATCA member Bryan Amezcua Sanchez (ZOA) gave a tour of Oakland Center to U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (Calif.-19) on Aug. 12, 2026. NATCA members showed Congressman Panetta the center’s training lab, control room, and Domestic Radar Control Room. Rep. Panetta observed operations during a demanding period that included weather deviations, military operations, and a large-scale event at Monterey Regional Airport.

The visit provided Rep. Panetta and his staff with a firsthand look at the work performed at ZOA, the complexity of the air traffic control system, and the operational demands controllers face every day.

The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who recently began serving as FacReps at their ...
10/17/2026

The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who recently began serving as FacReps at their local facilities.

Central Region:
Tyler Wynne (New Century FCT, IXD)

Eastern Region:
Matthew Dunn (Wilmington ATCT, ILG)
Matthew Fritz (Andrews ATCT, ADW)
Rachel Kennedy (Martin State FCT, MTN)
Ray Menzel (Ithaca FCT, ITH)
Melissa Pentheros (Islip ATCT, ISP)
Manuel Sociedade (Morristown ATCT, MMU)
Brendan Tillinghast (Syracuse ATCT, SYR)

Great Lakes Region:
Kyler Andrews (St. Cloud FCT, STC)
Christopher Galvan (Flint ATCT, FNT)

New England Region:
Andrew Brugger (Bradley ATCT, BDL)

Northwest Mountain Region:
Matthew Smith (Boise ATCT, BOI)

Southern Region:
Louis DePaemelaere (Space Coast FCT, TIX)
Abbie Dukes (Montgomery ATCT, MGM)
Kelli Gillam (Memphis ATCT, MEM)
Christopher Harvey (Birmingham ATCT, BHM)
Ted Ramroth (New Smyrna Beach FCT, EVB)
James Snyder (Asheville ATCT, AVL)

Southwest Region:
Alex Ashlock (Baton Rouge ATCT, BTR)
Robert Hicks (Beaumont ATCT, BPT)
Caitlin Montgomery (Lafayette ATCT, LFT)
Kristen Peterson (San Angelo FCT, SJT)
Anabel Sanchez (Arlington FCT, GKY)

Western Pacific Region:
Aidan Blair (Palomar ATCT, CRQ)
Samuel Sambrano (Falcon ATCT, FFZ)
Coleen Uyeno (Hilo TRACAB, ITO)

10/16/2026

NATCA is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with the FAA to implement a 2.8% pay parity increase for eligible air traffic controllers. This agreement is the result of NATCA’s continued advocacy and efforts to secure the pay parity increase through Congress.

NATCA President Nick Daniels shares more about the agreement, how we secured this increase, and what it means for our members in this video.

NATCA sent this press statement to the media today: The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) announced t...
10/16/2026

NATCA sent this press statement to the media today: The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement a 2.8% pay parity increase for eligible air traffic controllers. The increase takes effect Oct.18, 2026, and is retroactive to the first full pay period of 2026.

The agreement represents the culmination of sustained advocacy by NATCA to secure the long-overdue pay increase for the dedicated aviation professionals who perform safety-critical work every day to protect the National Airspace System. NATCA advocated for the pay increase in Congress and worked to secure its inclusion in legislation before continuing its advocacy efforts with the FAA to reach an agreement on implementation.

“Securing this pay increase took persistent advocacy on behalf of our members, both on Capitol Hill and at the negotiating table,” said NATCA President Nick Daniels. “NATCA worked to advance this increase in Congress because our members deserve fair compensation for the critical work they perform.

“We continued that effort with the FAA to reach an agreement to put the increase into effect. This is an important step for air traffic controllers, and we will continue fighting for the compensation, staffing, and working conditions our members deserve.”

The increase will provide air traffic controllers with a 2.8% pay adjustment retroactive to Jan. 11, 2026, recognizing the important work of the highly skilled professionals responsible for the safety of the National Airspace System.

🎙️ Coming soon: NATCA National Podcast and DiscordNATCA is launching a new NATCA national podcast focused on the issues ...
10/16/2026

🎙️ Coming soon: NATCA National Podcast and Discord

NATCA is launching a new NATCA national podcast focused on the issues that matter to our members. Expect real conversations with our National Executive Board and other National leaders. We will discuss important topics and hear voices from across our Union. 🎧

Additionally, we’re launching Discord Forums that will be a space for open communication with the membership. We are excited about what’s to come!
More details soon. ✈️

NATCA members Glenn Bloise (Erie ATCT, ERI) and Karyl Shaffer (Engineer/Eastern Region, EEA) recently gave U.S. Rep. Mik...
10/15/2026

NATCA members Glenn Bloise (Erie ATCT, ERI) and Karyl Shaffer (Engineer/Eastern Region, EEA) recently gave U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (Pa.-16) and his staff a facility tour of Erie ATCT. During the visit, Bloise and Shaffer discussed many of NATCA’s legislative priorities with Rep. Kelly, including pay parity for FAA employees, the Mental Health in Aviation Act, and modernization efforts across the National Airspace System (NAS).

The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the critical role ERI plays in the NAS and to continued NATCA’s efforts to educate members of Congress about the operational and legislative issues affecting air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals.

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