NATCA Bookshelf

NODUApril42018

A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association

Issue link: http://natca.uberflip.com/i/961329

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 5 of 39

March 8: Interview with NATCA UAS Rep Steve Weidner. March 12: Interview with NATCA ZKC memb er, pilot, and flight instructor Sarah Owens March 21, 2018: Government funding, FAA reauthorization update HONORING OUR MEMBERS FOR GREAT WORK PERFORMED SINCE JAN. 1, 2017 Here are the a wards we'll be presenting during NATCA's 2018 Communicating For Safety Conference in Las Vegas held Oct. 22 - 24: Archie League Medal of Safety Award: Deadline is April 30 Think quickly. Remain calm under pressure. Maintain situational awareness. Resolve complex situations without hesitation. Reassure those on the frequency. Coordinate efforts with others. While you might call this "just doing the job, " the hard work, dedication, and professionalism required to check all these boxes in a crisis is remarkable and extraordinary. Know of a recent "save" by a NATCA member or team? Nominate the m for an Archie League Medal of Safety Award . Region X Commitment to Safety Award: Deadline is June 30 Members of Region X perform essential work through dedication to ensuring the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS). Do you know of a specific instance where safety has been significantly improved, or of individuals or groups that demonstrated prolo nged dedication to the safety and well - being of the NAS? Nominate individuals or groups for a Region X Commitment to Safety Award . Professionalism Award: Deadline is June 30 There ar e many things that come to mind when we think of professionalism. Integrity, respect from peers and others, positive attitude, willingness to work with others, dedication, and reliability. Who comes to mind? Do you know someone whose individual contributio n and performance enhanced the standing of our professions? Nominate them for a NATCA National Professionalism Award . THE NATCA PORTAL : TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MEMBER EXPERIENCE Portal.natca.net The NATCA Portal is the entry point for our NATCA membership directory as well as the way to sign up for NATCA Academy classes, retirement seminars, and more. Most importantly, the Portal allows you to do two key things: Update your contact information (mailing address, phone numbers, email address), and find your membership number which is used for many things including serving as the usern ame for your access to the Portal itself and the members side of the natca.org website. Click here to access the NATCA Portal. If you've never used the NATCA Portal before, please click here to get started. Click here to retrieve your NATCA membership number. Click here if you've been to the NATCA Portal before but cannot remember your password. Remember, your NATCA membership number is your username for both the NATCA Portal and the members side of the natca.org website. Your password is the same for both the Portal and the members side of the natca.org website as well.

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

view archives of NATCA Bookshelf - NODUApril42018