How a Dominican Air Traffic Controller Is Inspiring the Next Generation

Welcome to another episode of the NHCFAE Career Series Podcast! In this inspiring bilingual episode, Karen Perez sits down with Olga Isabel Pérez, an accomplished Air Traffic Controller, journalist, STEM advocate, and aviation innovator from the Dominican Republic. Olga shares her remarkable journey from walking into an airport looking for her first job to becoming an air traffic controller, launching the educational aviation reality show Quiero Ser Piloto, promoting STEM careers across Latin America, and developing SARA, an AI-powered aviation information assistant designed to improve access to critical aeronautical information. In this episode we discuss: Becoming an Air Traffic Controller Aviation careers beyond being a pilot Journalism and aviation outreach Women in STEM and leadership Teamwork inside the control tower Artificial Intelligence in aviation Mentorship and educational opportunities Inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals Whether you’re a student, aviation enthusiast, STEM professional, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation demonstrates how passion, perseverance, and service can create lasting impact. Learn more about NHCFAE and our scholarship, mentorship, and professional development opportunities: https://nhcfae.org Follow NHCFAE: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Like, Comment & Subscribe to help us continue sharing inspiring stories from aviation professionals across the world.