NATCA Leaders Emphasize Dedication to Our Profession and the Flying Public During the Government Shutdown

Oct 24, 2025

NATCA leaders speak about the dedication of air traffic controllers across the country, who have and will continue to show up to work during the government shutdown. NATCA members remain committed to ensuring doing the essential work of moving passengers and cargo during the ongoing government shutdown.

NATCA members featured in the video include:

• Nick Daniels (NATCA President)
• Joe Segretto (FacRep at New York TRACON, N90)
• Amy Lark (FacRep at Potomac TRACON, PCT)
• Matt Ellington (FacRep at Chicago O'Hare Tower, ORD)
• Andrew Buckman (FacRep at Atlanta Tower, ATL)
• Danny Garcia (FacRep at Miami Center, ZMA)
• Andrew Strunk (FacRep at Dallas-Fort Worth TRACON, D10)
• Mike Redford (FacRep at Las Vegas Tower, LAS)
• Michael Flores (FacRep at Los Angeles Tower, LAX)
• Joe Gertonson (FacRep at Honolulu Control Facility, HCF)
• Candice Gertonson (member at HCF)

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