ATCA has had a long history of hosting committees to utilize our members' expertise to enhance the association's offerings and the work we do to be the premier professional development association for all stakeholders involved in the airspace integration field.

ATCA relies on volunteers to lend their time and knowledge to our committees. Below is a summary of each committee, the expertise we are seeking, and the time commitment. 

The mission of this committee is to provide advice to ATCA’s leadership on scholarship matters pertinent to ATCA’s mission responsibilities to support and promote progress in the science of airspace integration and air traffic management, and the preservation of a safe flight environment. The committee will take an active role in establishing fundraising activities that will achieve stated goals. The ATCA Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to outstanding aviation students and children of air traffic controllers. ATCA's wonderful candidates, exceptional winners, and generous scholarship partners and donors are the ones who make the program a continuing success. For questions about the committee, you can contact the ATCA liaison, Rugger Smith, at rugger.smith@atca.org.

Duration of Committee: 2 Years

Frequency of Committee: Two meetings in March and three meetings in May for selection; One monthly meeting throughout the year to focus on Scholarship fundraising initiatives.

The mission of this committee is to provide advice to ATCA’s leadership on publications matters pertinent to ATCA’s mission responsibilities to support and promote progress in the science of airspace integration and air traffic management, and the preservation of a safe flight environment. ATCA's primary publications are the ATCA Journal, ATCA Bulletin, and ATCA Daily Headline News. The committee will take an active role to increase awareness of ATCA’s publications, provide recommendations for potential articles and topics, and assist with other areas of idea generation. For questions about the committee, you can contact the ATCA liaison, Mat Garretson, at mat.garretson@atca.org.

Duration of Committee: 1 Year or 2 Year Terms

Frequency of Committee: Once Per Month

The mission of this committee is to collaborate and provide recommendations and support to ATCA’s leadership on the planning, development, and execution of two membership initiatives: the ATCA Mentorship and ATCA Rising Professionals programs. Both initiatives will promote the facilitation of education and engagement of new professionals in the industry with established professionals in our industry. For questions about the committee, you can contact the ATCA liaison, Deborah Brice, at deborah.brice@atca.org.

Duration of Committee Service: 2 Years

Frequency of Committee Meetings: Monthly

Committee Charter

The mission of this committee is to provide advice to ATCA’s leadership on award matters pertinent to ATCA’s mission responsibilities to support and promote progress in the science of airspace integration and air traffic management, and the preservation of a safe flight environment. ATCA awards are considered the pinnacle of achievement in our industry. The committee will take an active role to increase awareness of the ATCA Awards program, provide recommendations for potential awards, and provide logistical support before and during the Awards event at ATCA Connect. For questions about the committee, you can contact the ATCA liaison, Bridget Dongu, at bridget.dongu@atca.org.

Duration of Committee: 1 Year

Frequency of Committee: Two meetings in April and three meetings in June for award selection; 2 meetings per month leading up to ATCA Connect.

Tech Program Committee

The Committee will provide advice on programming matters pertinent to ATCA’s mission of developing innovative solutions for global air traffic management. ATCA supports ongoing efforts to enhance the safety, efficiency, and capacity of air traffic management. For those looking to stay at the forefront of air traffic management (ATM) and aviation technology, the ATCA Technical Symposium is a must-attend event! Hosted by ATCA, this symposium gathers experts, leaders, and innovators from around the world to discuss advancements and emerging trends in air traffic technology. For questions about the committee, you can contact the ATCA liaison, Bridget Dongu, at bridget.dongu@atca.org.

Duration of Committee: 1 Year

Frequency of Committee: Twice a month meetings April - August and then weekly in September until mid October.