Archive Of Both Present And Past FAA Reauthorization News, Statements , And
Positions: Please click here.
Debunking Myths About ATC Reform
Click here to see our new web page on natca.org devoted to debunking many myths
circulating in the debate on how best to reform the FAA and stabilize our funding stream.
Referring Inquir ies To N ATCA National Office
Many of you have been contacted by members of the media and some congressional
offices. We ask that you please continue to forward any such contacts to the National
Office. For media inquiries, please forward to Director of Com munications Doug Church
( dchurch@natcadc.org ). For legislative inquiries, please forward to Director of
Government Affairs Jose Ceballos ( jceballos@natcadc.org ).
Addi tional Information About NATCA's Position On ATC Funding And Possible
Reform
Paul Rinaldi recently testified at a hearing before the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee about FAA and air traffic control reform, promised to fight for
labor pro tections in any legislation, outlined why we must have a stable, predictable
funding stream, and made clear that "we do not believe there is only one solution to the
problems."
• Written testimony .
• Video of the hearing .
• Video: Highlights of the hearing .
• Video: Rinaldi's opening statement .
• Full coverage – from the NATCA Insider .
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER STAFFING CRISIS
We issued a press release last week updating the public about the extent of the ATC
staffing crisis. While the FAA's hiring bid last week for entry - level positions was expected
to draw thousands of applicants, it's just one step. It will take years of sustained hiring
and successful training to fully end the crisis. NATCA also urges Congress to pass FAA
reform that will provide a stable, predictable funding stream. Read the full press release
New this week – Updated national staffing numbers, 2011 - 2017 .
THE NATCA INSIDER
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Next issue: Friday, July 21.
There will be no issue on Friday, July 28. Come back on Friday, Aug. 4 to read full
coverage of NATCA at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2017.
NCEPT : NEW IN FORMATION AVAILABLE FROM RECENT MEETING
The list of recent selections made at the third quarter NCEPT is now available here , on
the NCEPT page in the Members Center section of natca.org (members side). The page
includes the new breakdown of the se lection numbers from the June 14 NCEPT. The
page also includes the new Priority Placement Tool (June 28, 2017).
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