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Flexjet helps a new generation take to the skies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

The new facilities will house Flexjet-sponsored internships, offer conference space for student meetings and introduce students to career opportunities in the rapidly growing business aviation sector.

By Observer staff
| 2:00 p.m. March 7, 2023

Staff and interns Alex Hendrik, Will Edwards, Keely Mashburn, Cameron Langone, Hunter D. Gardner, Flexjet CEO Kenn Ricci, Flexjet Innovation Center Manager Michael Campobasso, Collins Maude, Benigno Digon IV, Emily Connearney, Westin Pellicer and Zack Hagerty. Photo courtesy of Embry-Riddle/David Massey

Ormond Beach Observer
Business

Flexjet, subscription-based private aviation company, recently announced the opening of the expanded Flexjet Innovation and Career Center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park in Daytona Beach. The new facilities will house Flexjet-sponsored internships, offer conference space for student meetings and introduce students to career opportunities in the rapidly growing business aviation sector.

“In the past, those interested in aviation careers have looked to the airlines and the military," Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci said in a news release. "However, business aviation employs more individuals than the U.S. airlines, the Air Force and the Air National Guard combined, and offer a wide range of opportunities to build challenging and fulfilling careers. Through the Flexjet Innovation and Career Center, we hope to offer educational and training opportunities to students at one of America’s leading aeronautical academic programs while informing them about careers in business aviation.”

The expansion extends a partnership with Embry-Riddle that began in 2017. The new facilities increase the space devoted to Flexjet’s business aviation activities to 3,000 square feet.

“Embry-Riddle is honored to partner with Flexjet to provide students with real-world learning opportunities and introduce them to exciting new career possibilities,” University President Dr. P. Barry Butler said.