As an Embry - Riddle Eagle, Cory Davids caught his share of curve balls and, as an air
traffic controller, he helped with the emergency landing of the Southwest flight on which
an engine explode in mid - air in April.
"I kind of knew something was wrong because they were turning left. They were
descending. That's when she told me they had an engine fire and that the engine was
out," Davids said.
Read and watch the story here.
RECAP: NATCA's 17
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BIENNIAL CONVE NTION
NATCA's 17th Biennial Convention in Philadelphia took place from April 17 - 20.
The Delegate : Complete coverage of the Convention. Please click here .
Photo Album : Please click here .
Video Channel : Please click here .
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HONORING OUR MEMBERS FOR GREAT WORK PERFORMED SINCE JAN. 1, 2017
Here are two of the a wards (with an upcoming nomination deadline) that we'll be
presenting during NATCA's 2018 Communicating For Safety Conference in Las Vegas
held Oct. 22 - 24:
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 Award .
Pro fessionalism 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 comes to mind? Do you know someone whose individual
contribution and performance enhanced the standing of our professions? Nominate them
for a NATCA National Professionalism Award .
