NATCA NATIONAL OFFICE
DEPARTMENTAL WEEK IN REVIEW
May 6 - 12 , 2017
LABOR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
NATCA ATTENDS NTSB INVESTIGATION AT CRW
On May 8 and 9, 2017, NATCA Labor Relations participated in an NTSB investiga tion at
Charleston ATCT (CRW). The NTSB came to the facility to investigate a fatal incident
involving (Night Cargo) SNC1260/SH33 that occurred on May 5, 2017. The NTSB's ATC
Workgroup included Lead Investigator Dan Bartlett, NATCA ASI Representative Tim
Keck (CLE), and FAA SME Chauntel Seiler from the Compliance Services Group.
The FAA's investigation team included Events Investigation Manager Matt Cabak,
EQCG representative Steven Sutcavage, and Mark Tomicic h, Office of the Chief
Counsel. NATCA Labor Relations represented all bargaining unit emplo yees interviewed
by the NTSB in its investigation.
POCs: Eastern RVP Dean Iacopelli, CRW FacRep Brent Garrett, and Assistant Director
of Labor Relations Erina Hammond .
BRIEFING REQUESTS
On May 17, 2017, NATCA requested a briefing on GENOT 7110.XXX, Inte rim
Procedures for the B78X Aircraft. We are currently waiting for a response from the
Agency regarding our request.
POCs: Labor Relations Representative Melinda Kim and Labor Relations Coordinator
Kendal Manson .
On May 15, 2017, NATCA requested a briefi ng on FAA Order 8040.4B, Safety Risk
Management Policy. We are currently waiting for a response from the Agency regarding
our request.
POCs: Assistant Director of Labor Relations Nicole Vitale and Labor Relations
Coordinator Kendal Manson .
