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The work of the Air Safety Investigations (ASI) Committee is invaluable
to NATCA. As air traffic controllers, we prefer our daily operations to be
uneventful. However, we must be prepared for unexpected and unfortunate
situations. When emergencies occur, it's crucial for us as individuals, and
as a Union, to have subject matter experts participating in post-event
investigations.
ASI's highly-trained air safety investigators are on-call and ready to provide
a controller-based perspective to National Transportation Safety Board
(NTSB) investigations when air traffic services have been provided. Air safety
investigators assist or work with the NTSB to formulate recommendations
to prevent future occurrences.
Our mentorship program is an excellent way to get involved with the
ASI Committee. It allows you to begin various types of training with the
ASI team, learn the many aspects involved with accident and incident
investigations, and gain valuable experience. While a position on the
Committee is not guaranteed, should one become available, the mentees
are trained to step up. Please stop by the ASI booth to learn more about
this great committee and how you can get involved! ✪
ASI COMMITTEE: Become a Mentee!
