Letter to the Editor Printed – Greensboro, N.C. News & Record :
Rep . Walker supports air traffic controllers
Aviation is important to North Carolina and it's a major economic engine for our country.
But our National Airspace System (NAS) is currently facing a nationwide air traffic
controller staffing crisis.
We have rea ched a 28 - year low in the number of fully certified professional controllers,
and the problem will likely get worse before it gets better. Nearly one - third of controllers
na tionwide are eligible to retire.
Fortunately, U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, who represent s North Carolina's 6th District, is well
aware of this risk and other issues that affect the controller workforce. He has been
eager to learn more about a wide range of aviation issues and how he can help resolve
some of these challenges — visiting FAA air traffic control facilities in North Carolina to
see firsthand the outstanding job that air traffic controllers do on a daily basis.
We thank Congressman Walker for his interest in the NAS and his support of air traffic
controllers.
Katie Cooper
Summerfi eld (NATCA GSO Member)
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NEW FLYER PUSHES IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY REPORTING SYSTEM
"When In Doubt, Fill It O ut"
The FAA and NATCA have introduced a new flyer emphasizing the importance of
voluntary safety reporting programs. The flyer includes the website URLs where
members can go to file reports. Click here for the flyer .
MEMBER FOCUS OF THE WEEK: Greg Metevelis, Kansas City Center (ZKC)
Metevelis was recently honored at NATCA in Washington with a Regional Legislative
Award. " I wanted to help make NATCA's colle ctive voice stronger, " he said. Read more .
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