Brothers and Sisters,  Guests to my Site,

Let me introduce myself.

I am in my second term as the NATCA Airports National Representative.  As the  National Airports Representative, I have been very active in pursuing ARP goals.  I consider it one my most important duties to improve understanding between the diverse occupations of ARP, and to promote a modern professional model for union solidarity.

I have over 30 years of extensive professional experience with a wide variety of prestigious programs that had a total estimated cost in excess of $1 billion.  I have worked with major organizations and internationally renowned experts, and have held senior management positions.  I have published and presented over 10 papers in prestigious engineering and management journals, some concerning the NAS.  I have received many letters of appreciation and awards from the Fortune 100 companies and professional organizations, as well as from the FAA.

I have more than 18 years of professional and leadership experience working in and with the FAA in implementing National Airspace System (NAS) Upgrades.  During this period, I have been heavily involved in mission-critical projects.  I have closely worked with all levels of FAA management in two major Western-Pacific (AWP) organizations, Airports and Air Traffic, as well as airport sponsors, and external organizations, to implement NAS Upgrades. As an Airports program manager and professional, I have had particular successes in the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), the Runway Safety Area project, Airports Planning and Development, Safety, Standards and Internal Audits.

I have a Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley.   I am one of 700 Certified Cost Engineers in the world, and am a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineering, which is the Society's highest engineering honor.  I am the current Chairman for the Association of Cost Management's (AACE-I) Aviation and Aerospace Committee, and have held many previous positions with the Association, including Director, and Chairmanship of its Planning and Scheduling Committee.

I have continuously coordinated with the office of the Honorable Maxine Waters concerning Staffing, Reauthorization and other issues, providing talking points and facts on subjects.  I also served as a conduit between Ms. Waters' office, and the office of Senator Diane Feinstein, for background information concerning HR 2881, the FAA Reauthorization Bill.

I have broad experience. both within and without the agency, and am dedicated to defending the interests of all the Bargaining Unit Employees (BUEs) in the Airports Organization. 

In Solidarity,

Sam Samad

Airports National Representative,

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