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National Air Traffic Controllers Association

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined October 2008
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Across the Bay Area, air traffic controllers work in five facilities to keep aircraft moving safely and efficiently. From the Bay to beyond, we’re proud to help connect people safely to the places and moments that matter.
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If you couldn’t join us in person or on the livestream for this year's Archie Awards, you can now watch all the awards presentations on NATCA’s YouTube channel: piped.video/playlist?list=PL…
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NATCA President Nick Daniels met with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sept. 23. During their meeting, they discussed NATCA’s legislative priorities for 2026, including pay parity and approval of the Mental Health in Aviation Act. natca.org/2026/09/25/preside…

NATCA President Nick Daniels Meets with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

NATCA President Nick Daniels met with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.-8) on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. During their meeting, they discussed NATCA’s legislative priorities for 2026,...

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NATCA President Nick Daniels accepted the Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award from the National Aviation Hall of Fame on Sept. 23, 2026 on behalf of our Union. natca.org/2026/09/25/spirit-…

NATCA Honored with the NAHF Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award

NATCA President Nick Daniels accepted – on behalf of the Union – the Milton Caniff Spirit of Flight Award from the National Aviation Hall of Fame during a reception for the 62nd Annual Enshrinement....

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In this video, President Nick Daniels reports that NATCA was honored with the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s Spirit of Flight Award. He also provides an update on the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Mental Health in Aviation Act and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act.
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Today, we celebrate 40 years since NATCA’s founding convention took place in Chicago, Sept. 23-24, 1986. Read more about the founding convention on our website natca.org/2026/09/22/first-n…

Today in NATCA History: A Look Back at the First NATCA Convention

The first national convention of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association took place 40 years ago, Sept. 23-24, 1986, in Chicago. The convention represented far more than the launch of a new...

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On Sept. 21st, Philadelphia TRACON experienced a major equipment failure. Radio frequencies were intermittent, and radar was lost over some of the most complex airspace in the country.
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No controller starts their shift with the expectation that the equipment will fail them, but when it does they display professionalism and skill. They will tell you that they were simply doing their job, but exceptional work deserves recognition.
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In a recent interview with @wabenews, NATCA President Nick Daniels shed light on how morale is being affected as air traffic controllers wait for the FAA to implement the 2.8% raise appropriated by Congress earlier this year. wabe.org/morale-is-extremely…
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Often referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Yom Kippur is an important time at the beginning of the Jewish year, allowing Jewish people to reflect, repent, and offer forgiveness.
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Five NATCA members recently participated in the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) 2026 Annual Conference, reinforcing NATCA’s commitment to representation across the aviation community. This was OBAP’s 50th annual conference, held Aug. 12-14, 2026, in Chicago.
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Rachel Bremer, Tyler Flanum, Andrew Hill, and Ryan Jones take home this year's Archie League Medal of Safety President's Award for best flight assist of the year. #NATCACFS 2026.
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Peter Juanpere and Steve Kozik are this year's Western Pacific Region Archie League Medal of Safety honorees at #NATCACFS 2026.
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Matthew Albrecht, Kenneth Almeter, and Theresa Juhl are this year's Southwest Region Archie League Medal of Safety honorees at #NATCACFS 2026.
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Ariel Rodriguez Santander is this year's Southern Region Archie League Medal of Safety honoree at #NATCACFS 2026.
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Jordan Baldwin and Nick Meyer are this year's Northwest Mountain Region Archie League Medal of Safety honorees at #NATCACFS 2026.
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Josh Lipkin-Moore is this year's New England Region Archie League Medal of Safety honoree at #NATCACFS 2026.
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Clayton Austreng, Karl Marcum, Mark McGarrah, Ben Melendez, and Dan Mohid are among this year's Great Lakes Region Archie League Medal of Safety honorees at #NATCACFS 2026.
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Rachel Bremer, Tyler Flanum, Andrew Hill, and Ryan Jones are among this year's Great Lakes Region Archie League Medal of Safety honorees at #NATCACFS 2026.
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Brenna Ambrose, Samed Rizvi, Mike Szendrey, and Derek Vento are this year's Eastern Region Archie League Medal of Safety honorees at #NATCACFS 2026.
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