has approximately 550 members nationally serving each local facility nationwide,
including Region X. Additionally, the PS program has 27 Professional Standards District
Chairs (PSDCs) that serve as a resource for FacReps and PS members. If your facility
is without a local PS member, or you do not feel comfortable bringing your issue to the
local member, please contact your PSDC or the National team. You can reach out to us
at PS@natca.net with any questions about the program.
The National Professional Standards team has also been tasked by NATCA leadership
to collaboratively create the Respect initiative. Respect is a long-term initiative designed
to help us better understand workplace conflict and create an environment of mutual
dignity, support, and respect. The Respect initiative is underway at all facilities
nationwide and gives us an incredible opportunity to reshape the environment of our
workplace. For more information about the Respect initiative, visit the Respect webpage
by clicking here. You can also send an email to RESPECT@natca.net with any specific
questions you may have about the initiative.
RUNWAY SAFETY
Bridget Singratanakul (Gee) (DFW) is NATCA's Runway Safety Action Team (RSAT)
Rep. She also serves as the Article 114 Rep to the Runway Status Lights (RWSL)
Program.
Runway Status Lights (RWSL) - No change since the last update.
ORD is being conducted in three phases:
• Phase 1, Runway 10L/28R, was turned online April 27, 2016.
• Phase 2 (10C Enhancement) IOC (Initial Operating Capability) was completed on
May 3, 2018. A pre-joint acceptance inspection (JAI) meeting was held the week
of June 11, 2018. JAI was achieved July 13, 2018.
• Phase 3 (9R Enhancement) - The testing of the required software update was
not completed in December 2019. The projected timeframe to turn on is Spring
2020.
BOS - Completed.
DFW - Completed.
CLT - Currently, we are working in the RWSL PMO with Air Traffic and the CLT Airport
on a preliminary plan for RWSL lighting on 18L.
Runway Safety -
ASDE-X Taxiway Arrival Prediction (ATAP) - The following locations currently have
ATAP running: SEA, ATL, BDL, PHL, CLT, DFW, STL, MCO, IAH, DTW, LAX, ORD,
SAN, FLL, and SDF.
