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FlightSafety International Consolidates HQ in Ohio

Ohio will be a cost-effective solution which will support long-term growth, talent recruitment, and workforce retention

Published: Fri Jul 23 2021

Company Name: FlightSafety International Inc.
Location: Columbus
Industry Sector: Aerospace and Aviation
Company Profile: Founded in 1951 as FlightSafety Inc., FlightSafety International delivers world-class professional training to operators of business and regional aircrafts, and supplies flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, military and government organizations. With learning centers located around the world, FlightSafety International offers more than 4,000 courses for pilots, technicians, flight attendants and dispatchers, and provides more than 1.4 million hours of training each year. FlightSafety has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers of 2021.
Company Website: www.flightsafety.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: New Location

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 113
Jobs retained: 76
Types of jobs: Positions include administrative, finance, human relations, legal, sales, and marketing positions

Capital Investment: $3.1 million

Company Need:

FlightSafety International considered locations for a headquarters consolidation and relocation. The company is seeking cost-effective locations which will support long-term growth, talent recruitment, and workforce retention.

Testimonial:

FlightSafety International’s decision to establish its headquarters in Columbus is a testament to our growing aerospace and aviation sector. We are pleased to welcome the company to our Region, and we’re confident that this significant relocation will set the company up for continued success.

- Mayor Andrew J. Ginther -

City of Columbus

Why Ohio?

FlightSafety International plans to relocate its headquarters from Melville, New York to Columbus, Ohio in a new 35,000-square-foot facility. Ohio’s available workforce at an affordable cost attracted the company’s attention.

As the No. 1 supplier state to Boeing and Airbus, Ohio is a powerhouse producer of systems and parts for the aviation industry, leveraging an innovation network and, manufacturing knowhow. Ohio has the third largest Manufacturing Workforce in the U.S., the fifth highest number of top aerospace jobs in the nation, and is a top 10 state in aerospace according to Business Facilities.

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Collaborators:

JobsOhio, One Columbus, the city of Columbus, and the Ohio Department of Development