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91 R e f e r e n c e s N A T I O N A L A I R T R A F F I C C O N T R O L L E R S A S S O C I A T I O N | W W W . N AT C A . O R G N i W To d a y Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) NATCA represents the FAA's dedicated and well-trained air traffic controller workforce. Air traffic control specialists (ATCS) work in airport control towers, terminal radar approach control facilities, and air route traffic control centers. These employees coordinate the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of over 140 million operations and nearly one billion aviation passengers within the National Airspace System (NAS) each year. Aircraft Certification Specialists (AIR) This group is comprised of aerospace engineers, senior engineers, program managers, flight test pilots, aircraft certification assistants, and various administrative and technical support personnel. These bargaining unit employees approve new designs and modifications of aircraft, engines, propellers, and related components and accessories. Aircraft Certification Specialists (AIR-110) This group also develops, coordinates, and assesses national policy and procedures related to certification, certification delegation, and continued airworthiness issues as they relate to aircraft design, manufacture, modification, and maintenance. Airports Division (ARP) NATCA represents Airports Division employees in Airports District Offices (ADO) nationwide. Employees are responsible for the distribution of all airport improvement funds, coordination of airport design, oversight of land purchases, and annual safety inspections. Automation Support Specialists (AOS) NATCA represents Automation Support Specialists in en route centers and terminal field facilities nationwide. Computer specialists, computer scientists, electronic engineers, and air traffic control specialists make up this group. Their primary function is to provide operational computer software support and maintenance for en route centers and terminal environments. Aviation Technical System Specialists (ATSS) NATCA represents the employees who support the work and overall tasks of ATC and the NAS, including training, planning, and requirements at the three ATO service centers. Department of Defense Air Traffic Controllers (DOD) NATCA represents the air traffic control specialists (ATCS) employed by the Department of Defense (DoD) in several DoD towers: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (NKT), N.C., Kalaeloa Tower (JRF), Hawaii, Los Alamitos Army Airfield (SLI), Calif., Alexandria International Airport Tower Louisiana Air National Guard (AEX), Alexandria, La., Wheeler Army Airfield (HHI), Honolulu, Hawaii, and Vance Air Force Base (END), Enid, Okla.. Drug Abatement Division/Compliance and Enforcement Branch Inspectors (DAI) NATCA represents the inspectors who operate out of seven FAA regional offices, Miami, the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, and FAA Headquarters who report directly to the Office of Aerospace Medicine. These members ensure that air carriers operating within the U.S. are in compliance with FAA/ Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing regulations and policies. Engineers & Architects (E&A) NATCA represents the engineers and architects who design new ATC facilities, construct or remodel new or existing ATC facilities, and replace aging NAS equipment. They evaluate systems and provide technical support to fix problems with NAS equipment. In addition, they analyze radar and communications coverage, correct deficiencies in existing systems, propose changes and upgrades, and present those changes to the agency to secure funding and support. Engineers determine whether facilities will be replaced or upgraded, develop plans for improvements and implement upgrades and construction, conduct installation projects, and much more. Employees in this unit are assigned to both Technical Operations (Tech Ops) Engineering Services and the Service Centers. They are located in all nine FAA regional offices, three service centers, and many Technical Operations District Offices. The engineers in Oklahoma City and Atlantic City in the Flight Inspection Services and Operations Support organizations are also part of this E&A unit. Operations Support provides field support, maintains the configuration management of systems, and performs modifications of equipment. Flight Inspection Services provides airborne flight inspection of Navigational Aids and procedures. NATCA Bargaining Units NATCA Represents..." "

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