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National Air Traffic Controllers Association

Washington, D.C.
Joined October 2008
Born 19 June 1987

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 2

    This unacceptable government is negatively affecting the National Airspace System. Call your U.S. Representative and both Senators to tell them it needs to end now! Complete the form at this link or call 844-336-1123.

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  2. 18 hours ago

    Publication of critical procedures documents and releases of information are delayed as FAA employees responsible for these publications are furloughed. The publication delays will affect the National Airspace System (NAS) for months to come.

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  3. 19 hours ago

    “We have nothing to do with the political debate", said Matthew Schlottman, a controller in the Aspen airport tower and the local union representative. “We just come to work and keep the planes moving.”

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  4. 24 hours ago

    Please call your members of Congress to let them know that the government needs to end now!

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  5. Jan 4

    “We spend thousands of employee hours suspending work, then they're furloughed. Once the shutdown ends, then they come back and all of those projects have to restart,” said Don Smith, an electronics engineer who is working without pay this week.

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  6. Jan 4

    The Questions & Answers on the NATCA website cover a variety of topics and issues including leave, payroll, and more. If you have any questions or concerns not addressed by the documents on the website, please contact your RVP.

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  7. Jan 4

    With more than 3,000 FAA employees represented by NATCA furloughed, most of the work on modernization and integration efforts is delayed & will have ripple effects for years to come. Tell your members of Congress that the must end now.

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  8. Jan 3

    The stakes are too high for the professional men and women who operate and oversee the safest, most efficient airspace system in the world to be subjected to a political dispute over government funding. This must end now.

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  9. Jan 3

    Nearly 20,000 essential aviation safety professionals represented by NATCA manage this airspace and ensure the safety of the flying public.

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  10. Jan 3

    The U.S. National Airspace System is vital to the nation’s economy and well-being. Annually, our nation’s aviation system transports nearly one billion passengers and accounts for approximately 5% of the Gross Domestic Product.

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  11. Jan 3

    Aviation services are feeling the impact of the . Many new hires at towers and radar rooms, who haven’t yet completed training, have been furloughed. If the shutdown continues, it could affect hiring goals for all of 2019, says .

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  12. Jan 3

    SkyOne provides financial assistance to NATCA members who need it during this . Learn more:

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  13. Jan 3

    The government shutdown is directly affecting air traffic controllers. NATCA member Matt Craviotto from Wilmington, N.C. (ILM), whose home was flooded during Hurricane Florence in September, shared how the is impacting him.

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  14. Jan 3

    NextGen is the modernization of America's air transportation system to make flying even safer, more efficient, and more predictable. Support for NextGen programs, projects, and testing has ceased during the . The shutdown must end now.

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    Jan 2
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  16. Jan 2

    Today , Pres. , and Trish Gilbert welcome Capt. Joe DePete to Twitter. We look forward to following & sharing with you!

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  17. Retweeted
    Jan 1

    Shutdown raises concerns over long-term effects at Oklahoma City FAA center

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  18. Dec 31

    to our members around the world. Our Union did marvelous things this year. Take a look back at some of the momentous occasions of 2018 as we ring in a new year of solidarity and dedication to our beloved National Airspace System.

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  19. 31 Dec 2018

    Please email your elected officials and let them know that the government shutdown needs to end now!

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  20. Retweeted
    31 Dec 2018

    NATCA will not only aggressively be working this issue this week, we will also be bringing in activists the week of Jan. 7th to hit the Hill as well. On Jan. 10th we will be holding a rally on the Hill, if the issue is not resolved by then.

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