Skyborne Airline Academy Appoints Dan Peterson to Lead U.S. Flight Training Facility

Skyborne Airline Academy, a leading flight training school, has appointed Dan Peterson as managing director for its U.S. facility in Vero Beach, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the United States.

Amy Wilder

Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at 03:05 PM ET

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Dan Peterson [Skyborne Aviation Academy]

Key Takeaways:

Skyborne Airline Academy has appointed Dan Peterson as its new managing director, succeeding Ed Davidson, to strengthen its presence in the U.S.
Peterson brings over two decades of experience in senior educational roles, including driving significant growth at Herzing University, combined with a 23-year career as a U.S. Air Force and National Guard veteran.
His appointment aims to enhance flight training operations and airline partnerships, building on the substantial student growth—a 220% increase since March 2022—achieved under the outgoing director.

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Florida-based flight training academy Skyborne Airline Academy has appointed Dan Peterson as its managing director. The September move follows the retirement of Ed Davidson and underscores Skyborne’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the U.S.

Peterson brings more than two decades of experience in senior educational roles to his new position at Skyborne. Most recently, he served as the president of Herzing University’s online division, where he achieved significant growth in student enrollment and launched five new programs.