Frequently Asked Questions
- What does NATCA's Communications Department do?
- To whom can I direct media inquires?
- What if I have a question regarding an emergency or an otherwise urgent matter?
- Does NATCA have local or regional spokespersons who can speak with media organizations?
- How can I receive access to NATCA's press releases and other statements distributed to the media?
- Where can I find more information on NATCA?
- What if I have a question about a specific issue, and I can't find the answer on your web site?
1. What does NATCA's Communications Department do?
NATCA's Communications Department strives to deliver our messages clearly and effectively to a wide spectrum of key publics - including our membership, the media, policymakers, and aviation organizations. Our aim is to educate both internal and external audiences about developments and issues affecting NATCA's membership, and what goals NATCA's leadership is working to accomplish our members' behalf.
Our department communicates NATCA's messages through a variety of print, broadcast, and on-line media venues. We routinely facilitate phone calls from reporters and other interested parties with national and local union spokespersons.
We also use a variety of proactive methods of communication including regular production of publications, media materials, and videos, and routine Web site administration.
To learn more about our resources and offerings, please contact Media Relations Manager Doug Church at dchurch@natcadc.org or 202/628-5451 or fill out our media inquiry form.
2. To whom can I direct media inquires?
Here is the contact information for NATCA's Communications Department:
Courtney Portner
Director of Communications
202/220-9813
cportner@natcadc.org
Doug Church
Media Relations Manager
202/220-9802
dchurch@natcadc.org
Jeff Sigmund
Communications Specialist
202/220-9812
jsigmund@natcadc.org
Kim Girton
Publications Specialist
202/220-9814
kgirton@natcadc.org
3. What if I have a question regarding an emergency or an otherwise urgent matter?
All urgent media questions should first be directed to the Communications Department at NATCA's National Headquarters in Washington, DC, at 202/220-9802. If there is no answer, a Communications Department representative is available for truly urgent media inquiries 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 301/346-8245.
4. Does NATCA have local or regional spokespersons who can speak with media organizations?
We have a variety of spokespersons available to the media. Of course, we want to put reporters in touch with the best NATCA source possible, and that is best achieved by starting with Communications Department.
5. How can I receive access to NATCA's press releases and other statements distributed to the media?
Copies of NATCA's press releases, speeches, and other public commentary are available in the Press Releases section of the Web site.
Additionally, NATCA's Communications Department regularly distributes press releases to reporters who cover aviation issues and to the aviation community via direct e-mail. Please fill out the form in the Subscribe to Press Releases section.
6. Where can I find more information on NATCA?
You can find more NATCA information including our Annual Reports, Issue Booklets, Advertisements, and other NATCA materials in the Publications and Materials section.
7. What if I have a question about a specific issue, and I can't find the answer on your web site?
If your inquiry is urgent, you should contact Media Relations Manager Doug Church at dchurch@natcadc.org or 202/220-9802. Otherwise, please fill out our Media Inquiry form, and we will respond to your question as quickly as possible.
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