DaVinci Inflight Training Institute

What DaVinci Inflight Training Institute does

DaVinci Inflight Training Institute (dba trainDAVINCI) operates the world's first dedicated comprehensive professional flight attendant training school for the business aviation industry, headquartered in a 6,500 sq ft facility at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Florida that includes a culinary lab, mock flight department area, aircraft service trainer, wine tasting room, meeting rooms, and student lounge. The company was founded by Paula Kraft (also founder of Tastefully Yours Catering) in 2017 together with partner Scott Arnold, who designed the curriculum; classes began in September 2017 and the facility held its grand opening in January 2018.

The curriculum is delivered in three formats: in-person classes at the Fort Lauderdale facility (capped at 12 students), on-site corporate training delivered globally by traveling Subject Matter Experts, and online/blended courses routed through an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University partnership covering topics such as SMARTtraveler, Food Allergens, FSMA, SMS, and Pilot Essentials. Core training programs include the 4-day Culinary Experience Elite, Cabin Safety Training (Initial and Recurrent, mapped to 14 CFR 91/91K/135/125 and aligned with NBAA/EBAA/IS-BAH/IS-BAO), Service Elite Training, Commercial-to-Corporate transition, Lead Flight Attendant Leadership, Sommelier Training, Butler Training, Intro to Corporate Aviation, and Aviation Security & Awareness Training. Specialty courses extend into Aviation Leadership, Protocols & Cultural Differences, Mastering the Art of Plating, and the Satcom Direct aeroCNCT connectivity certification, and the school resells British Butler Institute hospitality training. All instructors are described as currently active corporate flight attendants, cabin crew, caterers, or business aviation professionals.

DaVinci's go-to-market combines event-driven demand generation (Gold sponsor and presenter at NBAA Flight Attendant Conference, presence at EBACE Geneva), earned media in business aviation publications, organic social (@trainDavinci), and direct enterprise field sales to corporate flight departments. The customer base spans B2B flight departments seeking FAA-compliant recurrent training and VIP service standards, seasoned corporate flight attendants seeking upskilling, and new-to-industry trainees entering business aviation, with a dedicated Commercial-to-Corporate track for transitioning crew. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; programs are sold individually or as bundled packages (e.g., Culinary Elite combined with Service Elite and/or Cabin Safety), and the business model is a mix of professional services tuition and a recurring component via Embry-Riddle online enrollment. The company is privately held with 1-10 disclosed employees, no external funding, and no parent company.

Name

DaVinci Inflight Training Institute

Legal name

DaVinci Inflight Training Institute

Website

https://davincitraininginstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DaVinci Inflight Training Institute operates the first dedicated professional flight attendant training school for business aviation, delivering hands-on culinary, cabin safety, service, and leadership programs at its Fort Lauderdale facility and online via Embry-Riddle, serving corporate flight departments and individual crew.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Flight attendant training
• Cabin safety training
• Aviation culinary training
• Business aviation training
• Inflight service training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. In-person Training Courses: The company generates revenue through tuition for various training programs including Culinary Elite (4-day course), Service Elite (2-day program), Cabin Safety Training (Initial and Recurrent), Leadership and Communication Skills, Sommelier Training, and British Butler Institute Training. Courses are offered as standalone programs or bundled packages.
2. Online Training Programs: Online courses through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University partnership covering topics such as SMARTtraveler, The Professional You, Pilot Essentials, Food Allergens, Special Meal Planning, Menu Writing, Food Safety Modernization Act, and Safety Management System training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DaVinci Inflight Training Institute is a professional flight attendant training school that delivers hands-on culinary, cabin safety, service, sommelier, and leadership training programs for corporate flight attendants and business aviation professionals. Courses are offered as in-person classes at its Fort Lauderdale facility, on-site corporate training for flight departments, and online courses via a partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with classes capped at 12 students.

Product overview

DaVinci Inflight Training Institute is the world's first comprehensive professional flight attendant training school, offering a multi-program training platform for corporate flight attendants and business aviation professionals. The institute provides a portfolio of training programs including core offerings (Culinary Experience Elite, Cabin Safety Training, Service Elite Training, Commercial to Corporate, Lead Flight Attendant Leadership Course, Sommelier Training, Butler Training, Online Training, Aviation Security and Awareness Training, Intro to Corporate Aviation), specialty courses (Aviation Leadership, Protocols & Cultural Differences, Mastering the Art of Plating, AeroCNCT Certification), and partner programs (British Butler Institute Training). Programs are available as individual courses or bundled packages, with online/blended options through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University partnership. Training is conducted at a 6,500 sq.ft. facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida featuring a state-of-the-art culinary lab and mock flight department area, with classes capped at 12 students for intimate training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• trainDAVINCI: Brand name used for training institute, reflected in email ([email protected]) and website branding.

Products and services

• Culinary Experience Elite A 4-day hands-on culinary training program for business aviation professionals covering food preparation, plating techniques, food safety, and high-altitude cooking adaptations. Includes the trainDAVINCI Garnishing Tool Kit and Culinary Elite manual.
• Cabin Safety Training Training program meeting or exceeding 14 CFR 91, 91K, 135, and 125 FAA requirements. Includes initial and recurrent training covering evacuation procedures, dangerous goods, CPR/AED, first aid, and emergency response. Highlights NBAA, EBAA, and IS-BAH/IS-BAO standards.
• Service Elite Training A 2-day advanced training program for experienced cabin crew covering VIP catering techniques, menu planning, cabin staging, sushi service, wine and champagne service, caviar service, tea service, coffee service, and bed-making.
• Commercial to Corporate Training A 4-day training program transitioning commercial aviation flight attendants to corporate aviation, covering emergency procedures, evacuation differences in single cabin crew environments, and exit configuration variations.
• Lead Flight Attendant Leadership Course A 2-day course teaching conflict resolution, constructive feedback, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leadership skills for aspiring and current lead flight attendants.
• Sommelier Training Hands-on sommelier service training adapted for the aviation environment at altitude, including wine presentation, opening and pouring techniques, proper wine storage, and service temperature.
• British Butler Institute Training Top-tier hospitality courses provided through the British Butler Institute's London-based International School, setting global standards for butler training and delivered to corporate flight attendants.
• Online Training Online training programs covering food safety, culinary skills, and cabin safety procedures, including SMARTtraveler, The Professional You, Pilot Essentials, Food Allergens, Special Meal Planning, and Menu Writing. Available as standalone or blended programs.
• Aviation Security and Awareness Training Aviation security training provided in partnership with Aviation Secure, covering security breach mitigation, personal safety, and security awareness for flight crew, FBO employees, flight departments, and caterers.
• Intro to Corporate Aviation A 1-day symposium for those seeking a career in business aviation, covering corporate aviation overview, social media presence, service differences from commercial aviation, catering highlights, and networking. Includes tuition credit toward future training.
• Butler Training (Butler Service in the Sky) An exclusive DaVinci course for cabin crewmembers instructed by the Paris, France-based Executive Majordome, covering protocol, etiquette, and VVIP 6-star service standards.
• Aviation Leadership Leadership course teaching how to lead and inspire coworkers by creating a personal leadership vision, with practice in giving and receiving feedback for high-performing teams.
• Protocols and Cultural Differences Course enhancing cultural awareness, understanding global differences, and improving cross-cultural communications for productive relationships with workplace and customers.
• Mastering the Art of Plating A 3-day intermediate course on plating intricacies, including fundamental plating designs, strategic use of empty space, composition principles, sauce and purée techniques, and practical examples across various dish categories.
• AeroCNCT Certification by Satcom Direct Certification course for cabin connectivity training delivered with Satcom Direct, teaching internet and connectivity familiarization, network basics, flight operation preparation, data management, and troubleshooting applications.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AirwarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2017Airware, an Atlanta-headquartered aviation food packaging company, has taken 1,000 square foot showroom and office space at DaVinci's Fort Lauderdale facility. They provide all food service training equipment for DaVinci's service trainer, demonstration hangar, and culinary classroom. Managing partners Amanda Kraft and Eric Posey showcase inflight products ranging from disposable products to bespoke china, crystal, and linens.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaVinci partnered with Embry-Riddle to offer online courses that can be completed prior to attending specific courses at the DaVinci facility. Courses cover topics including SMARTtraveler, The Professional You, Pilot Essentials, Food Allergens, Special Meal Planning, Menu Writing, Food Safety Modernization Act updates, and Safety Management System training.
• British Butler InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe British Butler Institute provides top-tier hospitality courses setting global standards from their London-based International School. DaVinci offers British Butler Institute Training as part of their curriculum, providing VIP 6-star service training instructed by their Paris, France based Executive Majordome.
• Aviation SecureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaVinci partners with Aviation Secure for Aviation Security and Awareness Training. Aviation Secure is described as the premier training company for business and private aviation security, providing training for Flight Crew, Line Personnel, FBO Employees, Flight Departments, and Caterers.
• On Air DiningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaniel Hulme, CEO of On Air Dining (leading UK executive in-flight culinary specialist and concierge), teaches courses at DaVinci including Modern Culinary Techniques and Molecular Gastronomy. On Air Dining is known for developing contemporary methods of creating high-standard food for corporate aircraft.
• B.E. PrincessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB.E. Princess is a sponsor of DaVinci events and provides antimicrobial products including FDA-cleared Hypochlorous-based disinfectants. They offer EPA Surface Disinfection and FDA Skin Cleansing products for aviation use.
• Silver Lining Inflight CateringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Lining Inflight Catering is a sponsor of DaVinci events including the grand opening celebration.
• Big ChefminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig Chef is a USDA, FDA, HACCP inspected catering facility serving Miami to Palm Beach, Florida. Contributes expertise to DaVinci's catering and food safety curriculum.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is the world's largest aviation training company, providing pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training across commercial and business aviation. Comparable to DaVinci as a broad incumbent in aviation crew training, though DaVinci is a niche specialist focused on corporate cabin crew soft skills and culinary.
• FlightSafety International (a CAE company): FlightSafety International is a leading provider of professional flight training, including business aviation crew training, simulators, and recurrent programs. Comparable to DaVinci as a broad incumbent offering cabin and flight crew training, but with a much larger footprint and primarily technical/operational rather than culinary-service focus.

Direct peers

• Corporate Flight Attendant Training (CFAT): CFAT is a specialized training provider for corporate flight attendants offering cabin safety, service, and recurrent training. Directly comparable to DaVinci as a focused competitor in the corporate flight attendant training niche with similar regulatory-aligned curriculum.
• Pan Am Flight Academy: Pan Am Flight Academy delivers cabin crew, flight attendant, and aviation safety training globally. Comparable as a direct peer in professional flight attendant and cabin crew training, with broader geographic coverage but less culinary-service specialization.

Others

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Embry-Riddle is a leading aviation university and DaVinci's online course distribution partner. Comparable as an aviation-focused educational institution and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor; shares DaVinci's aviation training market.
• MedAire: MedAire provides in-flight medical and security training and services to business aviation operators and is a DaVinci professional partner. Comparable as an adjacent training provider whose curriculum (medical/security) DaVinci integrates into its cabin crew offering.
• Universal Weather and Aviation: Universal Weather and Aviation provides services and education to business aviation operators, including crew-related resources. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant serving corporate flight departments with overlapping customer base.
• British Butler Institute: British Butler Institute provides high-end butler and hospitality training globally and is a content partner of DaVinci. Comparable as an adjacent hospitality training provider whose curriculum DaVinci white-labels in the aviation context.

Regional players

• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Lufthansa Aviation Training is a major European aviation training provider for pilots, cabin crew, and ground staff. Comparable as a regional peer offering crew training outside DaVinci's primary U.S. footprint, with overlapping cabin crew curriculum.

Emerging players

• Simu-Lite: Simu-Lite produces door trainers and evacuation simulators used in flight attendant safety training. Comparable as an adjacent, enabling provider in the cabin crew training ecosystem rather than a direct training competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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