Eric Hinson serves as FlightSafety International’s chief executive officer, leading the company’s global aviation training and simulation business. In this role, he draws on decades of operational, commercial, and leadership experience across the aviation sector. Hinson previously served as executive vice president for FlightSafety International from 2009 to 2012.
Most recently, Hinson led SimCom International, Inc as the president and CEO. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles with several major aviation and aerospace organizations, including Honeywell, Gulfstream, and Piaggio Aerospace. He also served on the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) board of directors from 2013 to 2024 and was chairman in 2023.
Hinson began his aviation career as a U.S. Navy aviator, flying tactical aircraft in training, fleet, and operational test squadrons. Today he is an active ATP-rated pilot with more than 5,000 flight hours, bringing a pilot’s perspective to his executive leadership.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson School at UCLA and a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College.
