TEWKSBURY, Mass., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company
(NYSE: RTN) announced today that Matthew
(Matt) Tucker has been awarded the 3rd annual
Raytheon Air Traffic Controller of the Year award. The award was
presented at the annual "Communicating for Safety" conference
organized by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
(NATCA).
Tucker has served as an Air Traffic Controller at the FAA's
Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center for more than 15 years. In
addition to his longstanding commitment to safety in the national
air space, he has been a strong advocate on behalf of the NATCA
membership for continual improvement and incorporation of enhanced
weather data into controller operations.
"Matt exemplifies the hard work, dedication and commitment of
the air traffic controller profession," said Michael Espinola, managing director, Raytheon
Air Traffic Systems. "He brings his best to his job, and goes above
and beyond by taking an active role to improve the technology and
systems utilized by air traffic controllers around the
country."
The ability for controllers to maintain safety and improve
operations when faced with inclement weather has been a major focus
of Tucker's efforts within the industry. He served as the NATCA
Weather Liaison from 2002 – 2004 and continues to advocate for the
introduction of enhanced weather predictability and information
systems into air traffic management operations.
In conjunction with the award, Raytheon is making a donation to
the NATCA Charitable Foundation in Matt
Tucker's name. "Tucker has been a long-time supporter of the
NATCA Charitable Foundation and we are honored to be able to
support this cause on his behalf," said Espinola.
Raytheon has more than 60 years of experience in providing
global air traffic management technology, products and services to
civil and military customers around the world. Raytheon's ATM
solutions operate in more than 60 countries, and monitor more than
60 percent of the world's airspace.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of
$23 billion and 61,000 employees
worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in
defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a
history of innovation spanning 93 years, Raytheon provides
state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other
capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command,
control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber
security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is
headquartered in Waltham, Mass.
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