NATCA Bookshelf

On March 6, 2019, NATCA requested a briefing on the Mission Support Services organizational changes. We are currently in the process of scheduling this briefing. POCs: Assistant Director of Labor Relations Nicole Vitale and Labor Relations Coordinator Kendal Manson. On March 1, 2019, NATCA requested a briefing on the Random Substance Testing of TDP Employees in a Telework Status. We are currently waiting for a response from the Agency regarding our request. POC: Labor Relations Representative Melinda Kim.

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• SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
• Runway Status Lights (RWSL)
• ORD is being conducted in three phases:
• o Phase 1, Runway 10L/28R, was turned online April 27, 2016.
• o Phase 2 (10C Enhancement) – IOC (Initial Operating Capability) was completed on May 3, 2018. A pre-JAI meeting held the week of June 11, 2018 and JAI was achieved on July 13, 2018.
• o Phase 3 (9R Enhancement) – CDA Construction is scheduled to begin March 19, and end June 18. Shelter was delivered on March 1. RWSL checkout/SAT/IOC is targeted for Aug. 19, and JAI Rwy 9R is scheduled for Sept. 19.
• BOS:
• o Phase 2: Lighting computer was replaced. JAI is scheduled for August 2019 at BOS and September 2019 for ORD.
• o Phase 4: Frequency optimization, checkout, and SAT are scheduled to be completed by May 24. JAI is planned for June 30.