NAATS GRASSROOTS 2000
NAATS Background
The National Association of Air Traffic Specialists (NAATS) is a labor
union with national recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent for
all FAA Air Traffic Control Specialists (GS-2152 series) employed in the
Flight Service Option. NAATS was formed in 1959, through the merger of
two existing organizations. In 1969, NAATS was organized as a labor union
and became an exclusive bargaining agent for FSS employees in 1972. Membership
in NAATS is open to all FAA employees choosing the Flight Service Option
and is strictly voluntary. Even though membership
in NAATS is voluntary, the organization represents and bargains on behalf
of all Flight Service Controllers, regardless of membership status.
Flight Service Station
A Flight Service Station is an FAA-operated facility providing pre-flight
weather and flight planning information, in-flight updates and aeronautical
facility data to pilots operating commercial, military and general aviation
aircraft. There are 61 Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS) located
throughout the United States, supplemented by several Auxiliary (XFSS)
and seasonal (FSS) facilities.
Leadership
NAATS is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors democratically elected
from each of the FAA's domestic operational regions. The Board is chaired
by a nationally-elected President and daily management is conducted by
a Chief Executive Officer and an Executive Director. At each Flight Service
Station, NAATS members elect a Facility Representative who serves as NAATS'
liaison between that facility's management and the Regional Directors.
Objectives
To promote and enhance the dignity and stature of Flight Service Controllers;
To improve their hours, wages and working conditions;
To petition Congress, the FAA and other federal agencies for the enactment
and enforcement of laws and regulations that protect and enhance the welfare
of our members; And to cooperate with all persons and organizations involved
in the promotion and advancement of aviation safety and services.
January, 1997
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