a year, for more than 70,000 flights a day, helping 900 million passengers reach their
destinations safely a year. As air traffic continues to grow in the U.S., this is a great
profession for anyone who can handle the awesome responsibility," stated Trish Gilbert,
executive vice president for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association.
View the full press release.
July 25: NATCA Congratulates New FAA Associate Administrator for
Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami
"We con gratulate Associate Administrator Bahrami and look forward to
continuing the strong collaborative partnership that we enjoy with the FAA on aviation
safety issues. Mr. Bahrami has worked in the aviation community for more than 35 years.
He first joined the FAA in 1989 as an engineer and later served in both industry and
government. That is a great foundation for him to thrive in his new position. NATCA
members in all of our bargaining units representing aviation safety professionals are
passionate about wor king to maintain the world's safest system. We are fully committed
to working with Mr. Bahrami and all stakeholders to take our safety record to an even
higher level."
July 18: NATCA Congratulates New TTD President Larry Willis and
Secretary - Treasurer Greg Regan, Salutes the Accomplishments of Outgoing
President Ed Wytkind
NATCA issued a joint statement congratulating Larry Willis on his election as
President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL - CIO (TTD) and Greg Regan on
his election as TTD Secretary - Treasurer. NAT CA also salutes outgoing TTD President
Ed Wytkind, who is stepping down after more than two decades of service, including the
last 14 as TTD President:
"NATCA offers both its warmest congratulations and its strong support to Larry
and Greg as they take ove r the leadership of an organization that has fought for NATCA
members and all of transportation labor with such passion for so many years. Larry is a
great friend to us and to everyone who works in the transportation industry. He stands
with us and for us, and we are excited to work with him to fight for good policies and to
protect the rights and benefits of the men and women whose incredibly important work
keeps our country moving safely and efficiently.
"NATCA also thanks Ed for having the backs of every one of our members and
advocating for them with tireless devotion and a work ethic that speaks to just how much
he cares about the rights of workers and their families' well - being. Ed is a unique
personality. He is union to his core. His fierce devotion a nd fiery passion have always
inspired us through the highs of our successes and helped us battle through challenging
times when solidarity and the spark of our collective spirit were our guiding forces. We
wish Ed all the very best in the next chapter of h is life."
ATC FUNDING AND REFORM, AND FAA REAUTHORIZATION LEGISLATION
Videos – NATCA President Paul Rinaldi and Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert
address some of the most commonly asked questions about ATC reform and the current
FAA reauthorization l egislation in th e U.S. House of Representatives (click on the
hyperlinked wording to view):
Why does NATCA support air traffic control reform?
How would a new air traffic control corporation be funded?
If ATC moves out of FAA, what's the risk that greedy corporations will not honor
agreements regarding controllers' ben efits and pay?
