Mar 14, 2025 · NATCA is a labor union and aviation safety organization in the United States that represents nearly 20,000 highly skilled air traffic controllers, engineers, and other aviation safety-related professionals.

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is a labor union and aviation safety organization in the United States that represents nearly 20,000 highly skilled air traffic controllers, engineers, and other aviation safety-related professionals.

NATCA Leadership National Executive Board Nick Daniels President Read More Mick Devine Executive Vice President Read More Clint Lancaster Alaskan Regional Vice President (NAL) Read More Aaron Merrick Central Regional Vice President (NCE) Read More Mike […]

Hosted annually by NATCA, CFS is the aviation industry’s leading conference focusing on safety, technology, and building relationships. This three-day conference is the only one of its kind to focus specifically on the air traffic needs of all members of the aviation community who are affected by the National Airspace System (NAS).

NATCA is a labor organization comprised of dedicated aviation safety professionals acting in unity to enhance the lives and professions of our members while leading the effort to improve, modernize, and preserve the safety of the National Airspace System.

NATCA represents the U.S. FAA air traffic controller workforce of dedicated and well-trained men and women. Air traffic control specialists (ATCS) work in airport control towers, terminal radar approach control facilities, and in air route traffic control centers.

Jan 14, 2025 · Today, NATCA President Nick Daniels and FAA Administrator Michael Whittaker signed the successor agreement to the Multi-Unit and Consolidated Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) (the “Light Blue” and the “Purple” books). This integrated CBA will be referred to as the “Indigo Book.”

WHAT IS NATCA? NATCA is a unique union representing people from all walks of life, from Republicans to Democrats, to college graduates, and military veterans, because safety is a universal issue, no matter what political party you belong to or where you come from.

National Air Traffic Controllers Association. 1325 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 U.S. Phone: 202-628-5451 OR 1-800-266-0895 Fax: 202-380-9118

Mar 3, 2025 · NATCA’s testimony will focus on the FAA’s persistent controller staffing challenges, how those challenges affect the Agency’s ability to deliver on technology and infrastructure modernization programs, and the specific programmatic and budgetary needs facing the FAA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and beyond.