NATCA Eastern Region

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

Take a moment to recognize members who consistently demonstrate professionalism and set a positive example for others. Submissions are open through June 1, 2026, and this award will be presented at Communicating for Safety (CFS).

Submitting a nomination is a great way to highlight the dedication and professionalism shown by our members every day.

Submit a nomination at: https://natca.org/professionalismaward

Learn more about the Professional Standards Committee at: NATCA.ORG/PS

05/17/2026

NATCA in Washington 2026 started off on a high note this year. The Eastern Region was represented by 61 dedicated attendees that put in hard work throughout the week. The primary goals were clear: to advocate for pay parity with the military, and push for the passage of the Mental Health in Aviation Act and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act. The support on Capitol Hill was amazing. Our members engaged in productive meetings all week long.

We also want to extend our congratulations to our two Eastern Region Legislative Award winners, Taylor Warren (Potomac TRACON - PCT) and Giuseppe DePinto (Newark ATCT - EWR), for their remarkable achievements over the past year.

To get more involved legislatively reach out to your Eastern Region Legislative team or FacRep.

Join us for NATCA in Washington next year: May 24-26, 2027

For more information on NATCA in Washington visit: NATCA.org/NiW

05/12/2026

NEA Membership,

Archie League nominations end soon. We're asking you to think back over the last year as the time for Archie League nominations has come. The Archie League Award exhibits a variety of aviation “saves”. Some of these “saves” involve a team of controllers working together, while others are the result of one controller’s efforts. This is the chance to recognize our colleagues that remained calm under pressure, handled complex situations well, and were exemplars of our profession. While many will say they were “just doing their job”, this is the opportunity to highlight these controllers!

Nominations are now open for the 22nd Annual Archie League Awards, for the best saves that occurred at your facility between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. Submissions must be received by May 15, 2026. The Awards will be presented to the winners at Communicating for Safety (CFS), which runs September 14-16, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV.

To submit your nomination visit:
https://www.natca.org/events/cfs/archie_nomination_form/

For more information about the award please visit:
https://www.natca.org/community/awards/

For more information on CFS, visit:
https://www.natca.org/events/cfs/

05/08/2026

When your facility is inspected, stay informed and engaged.

05/06/2026

On Monday at , NATCA honored 12 members for their dedication to the Union’s grassroots legislative efforts. These activists were selected by their Regional Vice President and recognized for their work educating members of Congress and advancing the safety of the National Airspace System.

Alaskan Region: Cassidy Roensch (Flight Service Station FAI, FS2)
Central Region: Bryan Schwappach (Kansas City International ATCT, MCI)
Eastern Region: Giuseppe “Joe” DePinto (Newark Liberty ATCT, EWR) and Taylor Warren (Potomac TRACON, PCT)
Great Lakes Region: Chris Gorman (Minneapolis Center, ZMP) and Michelle Toth (Cleveland Center, ZOB)
New England Region: Matt Morgan (Boston ATCT, BOS)
Northwest Mountain Region: Tyler Ellis (Salt Lake City Center, ZLC)
Region X: Don Schmeichel (Engineer Northwest Mountain, ENM)
Southern Region: Areil Smith (Knoxville ATCT, TYS)
Southwest Region: Cory Hajicek (Fort Worth Center, ZFW)
Western Pacific Region: Robert Reddeg (Southern California TRACON, SCT)