Mark Costa

Director of Training

Mark brings nearly 30 years of experience to his role as Director of Training at CNC Technologies.

Prior to joining CNC, Mark served 27 years with the Massachusetts State Police (MSP), retiring with the rank of lieutenant.

During his time with the MSP, he served in a variety of roles with the last 15 years of his career focused on airborne law enforcement operations and training. This included serving as a tactical flight officer (TFO), a helicopter line pilot, maintenance test pilot and certified flight instructor. As the executive officer of the agency’s Air Wing, Mark was responsible for all aspects of Air Wing operations, overseeing more than 1,500 airborne missions every year and creating a standardized training program for pilots and TFOs.

Mark is an instrument rated, commercial rotorcraft pilot and has experience flying and training pilots and TFOs in the EC135, AS350BA, AS355N helicopters. He also holds a Maritime Captain’s license and an FAA private pilot’s license for fixed wing aircraft.