Episode 92: From Classroom to Control Tower: Nashua Community College’s Aviation Program Explained

Episode 92: From Classroom to Control Tower: Nashua Community College’s Aviation Program Explained

From Making Money Personal by Triangle Credit Union

May 21, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 423

About this episode

This episode discusses Nashua Community College's aviation and air traffic control program with guests Doug Mitchell and Jeff Carpentier.

In this episode we chat with Doug Mitchell and Jeff Carpentier from Nashua Community College (NCC) to discuss their aviation and air traffic control program. Doug and Jeff highlight the program's popularity and the need for air traffic controllers due to a current 4,000-controller shortage. Learn more about NCC's air traffic control program: https://nashuacc.edu/program/air-traffic-control-2/ Explore more programs and resources at NCC: https://nashuacc.edu/ Learn more about Triangle Credit Union: https://www.trianglecu.org/ Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources: https://triangleuniversity.org/ Learn more about Triangle Credit Union: https://www.trianglecu.org/ AD: Adventure Awaits! Learn more about our competitive auto rates: https://www.trianglecu.org/borrow/auto/

People in this episode

Guests: Doug Mitchell, Jeff Carpentier

Topics covered

  • aviation program
  • air traffic control
  • education
  • Nashua Community College
  • career opportunities
  • controller shortage

Keywords

  • aviation
  • air traffic control
  • Nashua Community College
  • controller shortage
  • education
  • career

Sponsors

Triangle Credit Union

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nashua Community College

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