Mon, Aug 15, 2016
Takes Position At West Palm Beach Learning Center
Matthew De Foe has been named Assistant Manager of FlightSafety International's Learning Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Matt joined FlightSafety at the Tucson Learning Center in 2008 as an instructor. He provided training for the Bombardier Challenger 604, Learjet 31, and Learjet 45. Matt was promoted to Program Manager for Learjet 45 pilot training in 2010, and then to Director of Training in 2012. He most recently served as Assistant Manager of the Tucson Center.
“We look forward to Matt’s contributions as Assistant Manager of the West Palm Beach Learning Center,” said Daniel MacLellan, Senior Vice President, Operations. “Matt is a highly experienced and capable leader. Our Customers and Teammates will benefit from his commitment to excellence in training and Customer service.”
Prior to joining FlightSafety Matt flew a wide variety of business aircraft for several aircraft owners and operators. He also worked as a First Officer for ExpressJet Airlines.
Matt graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in Aviation Business Administration. He holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, and type ratings for a variety of Bombardier, Gulfstream and Hawker aircraft.
The West Palm Beach Learning Center offers pilot training services for Sikorsky S-70/UH-60, Sikorsky S-70i, S-76 C+, S-76 C++, S-76D, and S-92 helicopters as well as Piaggio P.180 Avanti I and Avanti II aircraft. The Learning Center also provides maintenance and avionics training.
(Source: FlightSafety International news release. Image provided)
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