THE NATCA PODCAST LATEST EPISODE
Episode 6: NATCA is proud to sponsor the Spirit of Aviation mobile unit, which is in its
second year as a key feature of the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) aviation
education efforts. We asked EAA Director of Education Bret Steffen about what th e
mobile unit is all about and what makes it so unique and exciting as a way to educate
people about aviation. Listen here .
The NATCA Podcast is a new way t o connect the National Office with the NATCA
membership and provide news, information, and interviews with key NATCA leaders,
reps, and members. We invite you to check it out and add it to your rotation of podcast
subscriptions. The NATCA Podca st is currently available for listening and subscribing on
Apple Podcasts on iTunes , Google Play , and also on SoundCloud .
Archive : Our first five episodes
March 1: FAA reauthorization and government funding update.
March 8: Interview with NATCA UAS Rep Steve Weidner.
March 12: Interview w ith NATCA ZKC member, pilot, and flight instructor Sarah Owens
March 21, 2018: Government funding, FAA reauthorization update
March 29, 2018: St. Thomas FacRep Patrick Cieniewicz
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 cal m 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 them 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 prolonged
dedication to the safety and well - being of the NAS? Nominate individuals or groups for a
Region X Commitment to Safety Aw ard .
Professionalism Award: Deadline is June 30
There are 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 c omes to mind? Do you know someone whose individual
contribution and performance enhanced the standing of our professions? N ominate them
for a NATCA National Professionalism Award .
