NATCA NATIONAL OFFICE
DEPARTMENTAL WEEK IN REVIEW
October 7 - 13 , 2017
LABOR RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
NATCA BRIEFED ON ELECTRONIC TRAINING DEVICES
On Oct. 13, 2017, the Agency briefed NATCA regarding its intent to utilize electronic
training devices such as i Pads or other tablets to augment training for developmentals at
certain air traffic control facilities. The Agency proposed to issue iPads or other, similar
tablets to developmentals to assist them with memorization exercises, airspace
exercises, practicin g air traffic procedures, and practicing phraseology. NATCA is
working on an MOU to outline the parameters for this program, including the terms of
use for the iPads.
POCs: Eastern Regional Vice President Dean Iacopelli, National Training
Representative T om Adcock, Director of Labor Relations Ryan Smith, and Assistant
Director of Labor Relations Nicole Vitale.
BRIEFING REQUESTS
On Oct. 16, 2017, NATCA requested a briefing on FAA Order 6200.4H, National Test
Equipment Program Management. We are currently i n the process of scheduling this
briefing.
POCs: Labor Relation Attorney Suzanne DeFelice and Labor Relations
Coordinator Kendal Manson.
On Oct. 16, 2017, NATCA requested a briefing on ATC Display Color Standard. We are
currently waiting for a response f rom the Agency regarding our request.
POCs: Labor Relations Attorney Grant Mulkey and Labor Relations Coordinator
Kendal Manson.
On Oct. 16, 2017, NATCA requested a briefing on FAA Notice JO 7210.xxx (JO
7210.634, Chapter 6 Replacement, Technical Operat ions Quality Control Program
Changes to Include New Appendices B, C , and D). 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 Man son.
SURVEYS
NATCA recommends participation in the Management Commu nity of Practice (CoP)
Survey. This survey is specif ic to the AIT bargaining unit. If you have any questions
regarding this survey/questionnaire, please contact Labor Relations Coordinator Kendal
Manson at kmanson@natcadc.org .
