FlightSafety International appoints Eric Hinson as CEO

FlightSafety International has appointed Eric Hinson (pictured below) as CEO, effective immediately.

Hinson will succeed former president Barbara Telek who recently announced her retirement.

Hinson is returning to FlightSafety where he served as an executive vice president from 2009 to 2012 before leaving to head up Simcom International.

“I am thrilled to return to FlightSafety International at a transformative time for the business and the aviation industry,” said Hinson. “Together, we will continue driving innovation, enhancing operational excellence and delivering world-class safety experiences for our customers.”

Hinson started his career as a naval aviator flying tactical aircraft in training, fleet and operational test squadrons. Today, he is an active ATP-rated pilot with more than 5,000 total flight hours. 

In addition to FlightSafety and Simcom, Hinson has served in a variety of senior leadership positions at leading aviation companies, including Honeywell, Gulfstream and Piaggio Aerospace. He also served as a board member of the General Aviation Manufacturer Association (GAMA) from 2013 to 2024 and as chairman in 2023.