falls on the FAA to implement the language that would improve the hiring process for
controllers. NATCA will closely follow the implementation.
Looking Ahead: Chairman Shuster of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure (T&I) Committee continues to advocate for a long-term, comprehensive
FAA bill while the 14-month extension is in place. NATCA will continue to work with the
relevant committees in the House and Senate to address our priorities for a
comprehensive FAA bill. Because a new Congress will adjourn in January, any
legislation that was introduced during the 114th Congress will be considered "dead" until
re-introduced. As a reminder, the House and Senate each passed their own versions of
long-term FAA reauthorization legislation (H.R. 636 in the Senate; H.R. 4441 in the
House, which NATCA supports).
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
GREAT NEW VIDEO FROM POPULAR MECHANICS EXPLORES THE JOB OF A
CONTROLLER
Late last year, FAA Public Affairs allowed a producer and film crew from Popular
Mechanics to visit JFK Tower to learn about the jobs of controllers and keeping one of
the busiest airports in the NAS safe and efficient. FacRep Steve Abraham was
interviewed and also filmed while on position. We were excited to see the video released
last week and invite you to watch: Please click here.
You can also access it by clicking on the first image on the home screen of
natca.org.
THE 13
th
ANNUAL ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS
The Dec. 31, 2016, deadline for the 13th Annual Archie League Medal of Safety
Awards is only five months away! Remember — any member can nominate another
member. All events since Jan. 1, 2016, are eligible for nomination. All winners will be
honored on March 22, 2017 during Communicating For Safety at Bally's in Las Vegas.
Nomination Form – Please click here
New Flyer to Share, or Place In Your Facility on NATCA Board
Archie League Awards Section on Website – Please go to
natca.org/archieleagueawards
OUR NATCA INSIDER SERIES EXPLORING COLLABORATION
For the last three issues of the NATCA Insider, we have explored collaboration
and highlighted the great progress and successes that have come from it, particularly
the recently signed and implemented ATC/TMC/NOTAM/FSS CBA.
As part of an effort to highlight collaboration, NATCA and the FAA have teamed
up to create a video series on this crucial subject. NATCA President Paul Rinaldi,
NATCA Safety Committee Chairman Steve Hansen, FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO)
Chief Operating Officer Teri Bristol, ATO Vice President of Safety and Technical Training
Terry Biggio, and ATO Vice President of Air Traffic Services Tim Arel all appear in the
second installment of the series, "Misconceptions about Collaboration."
Read more here.
THE NATCA.ORG WEBSITE
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either click here directly and bookmark the URL on your phone or computer, or go to
natca.org and select the "MEMBERS SIDE" menu item. On your phone: the menu is
