Flexjet Honored as One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work for the 21st Year

• Flexjet Continues Legacy as a Northcoast 99 Platinum Award Winner, Driving Innovation and Providing Growth Opportunities for Employees
• In Addition to Being Named an Employer of Choice, Flexjet was Recognized for its Employee Engagement and Talent Development

CLEVELAND, September 25, 2024 – Flexjet, a global in leader private aviation, has been recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work by Employers Resource Council (ERC) for the 21^st year. In addition, the company was recognized with an award for its employee engagement and talent development. The award is a testament to the company’s focus on employees and its unique approach to its people.

This award program honors 99 of the greatest Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. Winners are judged on organizational HR practices, their efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion, employee engagement and talent development, employee well-being, talent attraction and more.

Flexjet, which will celebrate its 30^th anniversary next year, sees its roughly 4,000 employees as ‘the foundation of a service company.’ As a private aviation provider known for unmatched service, the company’s success hinges on employing top talent with a service-oriented mindset across its portfolio and customer touchpoints – from sales and booking to flight crew interaction and in-flight service and the caliber of associated benefits and events for its aircraft Owners.

Flexjet was selected for a special award, specifically for its innovative employee engagement programs. For example, Flexjet launched its “Wednesday Wisdoms,” initiative to enhance employee engagement and foster professional development within the organization. The program was strategically designed to offer employees insightful glimpses into the departments that interact with Flexjet aircraft Owners and learn about its sister companies. The goal is to cultivate a deeper understanding of Flexjet’s multifaceted operations while promoting cross-departmental collaboration, synergy and highlighting career growth opportunities.

At the core of Wednesday Wisdoms lies a commitment to fostering continuous learning for Flexjet employees.

“The best way to grow your business is through your people,” said Flexjet Chief Administrative Officer Robert Sullivan. “We promise that our aircraft Owners won’t just be flown but be emotionally moved. To do that, we invest deeply in our people by offering highly competitive compensation and benefits paired with opportunities for visibility into distinct roles and career paths, on-the-job training and collaboration.”

The Wednesday Wisdoms program not only breaks down silos within the organization, but also promotes the importance of a diverse workforce and nurtures a culture of support where employees feel empowered to leverage their collective expertise to drive innovation. In addition to its immediate benefits for employee engagement and development, this program also aligns with the company’s long-term strategy. By nurturing a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce, Flexjet uses this program and others to strengthen the company’s competitive position and enhances the company’s ability to anticipate customer requests.

But more than that, Flexjet strives to stay connected with its employees across the globe through a social media platform developed specifically for the company – allowing them to ask questions, post photos from the road and listen to weekly voice messages from various leaders in the company. Flexjet also sponsors a peer award program that recognizes employees who live the three principles of the company: employees are the foundation of a service company, pay fanatical attention to detail and take a long-term approach to relationships. Called the Immelmann Award after the incredibly difficult aeronautic maneuver, the program also includes a cash prize and a commemorative plaque.

By harnessing the collective wisdom and talent of its diverse workforce, Flexjet remains poised to achieve new heights of success and drive sustainable growth in the years to come. Information on open positions at Flexjet is available at www.flexjet.com/careers.

For more details on its innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow along on Instagram @FlexjetInc.

About the Northcoast 99

The NorthCoast 99 is an annual program and event that honors 99 outstanding Northeast Ohio workplaces for their accomplishments during the period January 1 – December 31 of each year. It includes a meticulous assessment that addresses factors such as top-performer recruitment, development and retention and distinction in areas including organizational strategy, policies and benefits; talent attraction, acquisition and onboarding; employee well-being; employee engagement and talent development; total rewards; and diversity, equity and inclusion.

About Flexjet

Flexjet, Inc., a global leader in private aviation, first entered the fractional jet ownership market in 1995. Flexjet offers fractional jet ownership and leasing and is the first in the world to be recognized as achieving the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Industry Audit Standard, is the first and only company to be honored with 25 FAA Diamond Awards for Excellence, upholds an ARG/US Platinum Safety Rating, a 4AIR Bronze Sustainable Rating and is certified at Stage 2 with IS-BAO. Red Label by Flexjet, a market differentiator, which features an ultra-modern fleet, flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft and the LXi Cabin Collection of interiors. To date there are nearly 50 different interior designs across its fleet, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300 and Praetor 500, Bombardier Challenger 350/3500, the Gulfstream G450 and G650. Flexjet’s European fleet includes the Embraer Praetor 600 and the Gulfstream G650. Flexjet’s helicopter division sells fractional, lease and on-demand charter access to its fleet of owned, operated and maintained Sikorsky S-76 helicopters which boast 55,000 hours of safe flying certified by Wyvern and ARG/US and serving locations throughout the northeastern United States, United Kingdom and Florida. Flexjet is a member of the Directional Aviation family of companies.

CONTACT:

Susan Ruiz Patton
Flexjet Head of External Communications
216-333-9526 (mobile)
[email protected]