MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AIR TRAFFIC SPECIALISTS
AND THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Section 1. This Memorandum of
Understanding represents the results of negotiations between the Parties arising
from the implementation of FAA Order 7930.2F Notices to Airmen. Within 30 days
of its effective date, the employer agrees to place a copy of this agreement in
the read and initial (R&I) Binders at all facilities where NAATS bargaining unit
members are employed.
Section 2. Bargaining unit specialists are responsible for the duties
listed in Paragraph 3-1-2. The Parties recognize that the ultimate
responsibility for ensuring the currency of NOTAMs lies with the issuers.
However, there may be times when NAATS bargaining unit members must contact the
issuer to determine currency.
Section 3. NOTAMs will be logged in accordance with Paragraph 3-1-3. The
Parties agree that NOTAM L's do not require a separate accountability log, but
the Parties at the local level may agree to maintain separate NOTAM
accountability logs.
Section 4. The Employer agrees that bargaining unit members will be
briefed on the impact of the Order before they are held responsible for applying
it.
Section 5. Nothing in this agreement constitutes a waiver of any union or
management statutory or contractual right.