The award is the highest honor given to a member of the aviation community outside of NATCA. It recognizes outstanding achievement in the advancement of aviation safety. Read more.

The Aero Club of Washington presented the 2017 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence to former FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt this week.

"One of the highlights-I must say-in my tenure at the FAA, was working with and repairing relationships with some of the labor unions, most notably with the air traffic controllers, NATCA." -Randy Babbitt.  Read more.

NATCA Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert joined a meeting Nov. 16 with the NATCA/FAA Voluntary Safety Reporting Program teams in Oklahoma City. "I appreciate all their hard work and commitment in improving our safety culture," Gilbert said.

ATSAP has established a system for controllers and other employees to voluntarily identify and report safety and operational concerns. The collected information is reviewed and analyzed to facilitate early detection and improved awareness of operational deficiencies and adverse trends. Learn more.

It was a great night of election results in Virginia on Nov. 7, and NATCA's Boots on the Ground program played a key role in the victories. Read more.

This month, members of Retired NATCA Active Volunteers (RNAV) met in Sedona, Ariz., for solidarity, fellowship, and a few epic adventures. Read more.

This week marks the completion of NATCA's poster campaign to celebrate union activism. With so many ways for NATCA members to have a voice, play a role, and step up responsibility, you have the tools to take ownership of your profession, your union, and your future.

If you haven't already, speak to your local leadership today about how to get involved in NATCA, and play an active role in the future of your career and the National Airspace System.

Check out NATCA's updated classes for 2018. Read more .

Have you moved recently and need to update your mailing address? Log in at the Member Portal and update your contact information. If registering for the first time, you must have your NATCA member number ready, as it is needed when you register. (Click here if you don't know your member number: https://portal.natca.net/ForgotUsername.aspx). You can also update your email address if needed. For further assistance, contact NATCA Customer Service at 800-266-0895 or email uwadmin@natca.net.

Decorate in solidarity with this great holiday item. Read more.

Your NATCA membership can help you save on a fun trip with family. Read more.

The average person impacted by the sandwich generation is usually a person in their mid-forties, married, working full-time and providing help and/or support for an aging parent(s) while also supporting a child or adult child. Help and support may include financial, emotional and physical assistance. Read more.

Jennifer VanRooy of Denver Center (ZDV) presented a check to Kate Schulz, Director of Communications for The Yellow Ribbon Fund. The Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) was founded to serve injured soldiers coming back from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, YRF continues to provide practical support to injured service members and their families while they're at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, and after they return to their hometowns.

If you are interested in supporting this charity and/or others like it, donate directly to the NATCA Charitable Foundation here.

"It was such an awesome and informative tour, we cannot thank you enough," Brooks's District Staff Assistant Jennifer Bagi said. "We cannot stop talking about it! What you and everyone does is so impressive. Words cannot describe."  Read more.

Southwest Airlines recently celebrated its first all-female, or unmanned, flight crew with a group photo. NATCA members at STL heard the news about the unmanned flight and raise Southwest an unmanned tower! Read more.

Members gathered together for a tailgate party on Nov. 4. Read more.

"Her accomplishments aren't listed on a piece of paper; her accomplishments aren't displayed in an office," ZBW FacRep Kevin Bianchi said. "Patty's accomplishments are reflected in every ZBW employee. Every travel order processed, every time card confirmed, each of our initials assigned - all the things Patty has given to us." Read more.

The occasion serves to recognize and welcome new bargaining unit employees into the ZAU family. Each member takes the oath individually to highlight the importance of his or her career to the people of the United States of America. Read more.

The fun competition is an annual event for the NATCA-strong local. Read more.