The Squadron NYC

What The Squadron NYC does

The Squadron NYC (legal entity: Squadron NYC, LLC) is a privately held experiential corporate training company that operates the largest civilian F-35 flight simulator facility in the world, located at 7 World Trade Center in Manhattan. Founded in Israel in 2018 by retired Air Force senior commander Kobi Regev and expanded to the United States in September 2022, the company uses high-fidelity F-35 simulators, VR/XR technology, and a proprietary debrief methodology adapted from Israeli Air Force doctrine to deliver leadership, teamwork, planning, decision-making, and resilience training to mid-to-large enterprise clients. Its modular corporate workshop portfolio includes Teamwork & Communication, Accelerating Performance, Planning & Execution, Dynamic Decision Making, and Succeeding from Failure, delivered in-person, hybrid, or online.

The company operates a hybrid revenue model spanning B2B corporate workshops (custom-priced, quote-based engagements), B2C individual flight experiences ($95 Cadet, $145 Winning Team, $185 Top Gun), premium Personal Aviator Training ($750 per 1-on-1 session), the Top Aces Youth Academy summer program for teens aged 12-18, private events, and gift cards. Marquee customers include Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Nike, Pepsi, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, and dozens of other Fortune-class enterprises, with claimed cumulative metrics of 1,700+ unique companies served, 135,000+ B2B participants, 40,000+ workshops completed, and a 100% return rate among mid/large-size companies. In February 2026 the company signed a partnership with Nextech3D.ai to distribute simulation experiences through the Krafty Lab enterprise engagement platform.

Distribution combines a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting corporate HR, L&D, and C-suite buyers with a self-service e-commerce funnel for individual experiences and gift cards. The company is founder-owned, has not disclosed any institutional funding, and has no public revenue figures.

Name

The Squadron NYC

Legal name

Squadron NYC, LLC

Website

https://thesquadron.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Squadron NYC operates the largest civilian F-35 flight simulator facility in the world, delivering experiential corporate leadership and team-building workshops to Fortune-class enterprises plus consumer flight experiences, using proprietary debrief methodology adapted from Israeli Air Force doctrine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Training Services

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Corporate leadership training
• Flight simulator experiences
• Team building workshops
• Executive development programs
• Experiential learning services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Training Workshops: B2B corporate training programs delivered at the New York facility. Programs include Teamwork & Communication, Accelerating Performance, Planning & Execution, Dynamic Decision Making, and Succeeding from Failure workshops. Customized to client needs with modular structure.
2. Individual Flight Experiences: One-time experience purchases for individuals including Top Gun Experience ($185), Cadet Experience ($95), and Winning Team Experience ($145). Bookable through website with date/time selection.
3. Personal Aviator Training: Premium 1-on-1 training sessions with senior fighter pilots at $750 per session. Fully customized personal development experience.
4. Top Aces Youth Academy: One-week summer aviation and leadership program for teens aged 12-18. Deposit-based enrollment with remaining balance paid closer to start date.
5. Private Events: Custom private event experiences for celebrations including birthdays, anniversaries, and family reunions. Tailored programs with food options available for groups.
6. Gift Cards: Gift card products available for all experience offerings, enabling gifting for special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Squadron NYC delivers experiential corporate training and individual flight experiences built around high-fidelity F-35 flight simulators at its 7 World Trade Center facility. B2B offerings are five modular workshops (Teamwork & Communication, Accelerating Performance, Planning & Execution, Dynamic Decision Making, Succeeding from Failure) delivered to enterprise teams using a proprietary debrief methodology adapted from Israeli Air Force training. B2C offerings include the Top Gun Experience, Cadet Experience, Winning Team Experience, Personal Aviator Training, Private Events, and the Top Aces Youth Academy summer program for teens.

Product overview

The Squadron NYC operates a unified flight simulator-based training platform offering both individual consumer experiences and corporate training programs. The core offering centers on F-35 fighter jet flight simulators, with individual experiences including The Top Gun Experience ($185), The Winning Team Experience ($145), The Cadet Experience ($95), Personal Aviator Training ($750), and Private Events. Corporate offerings comprise five modular workshops: Teamwork & Communication, Accelerating Performance, Planning & Execution, Dynamic Decision Making, and Succeeding from Failure—all using F-35 simulator missions with accompanying briefing and debriefing methodologies. The portfolio also includes the Top Aces Youth Academy summer program for teens aged 12-18. The company differentiates through its F-35 high-fidelity simulators, proprietary debriefing methodology adapted from military aviation, and instruction from former combat pilots. Corporate programs are available in-person, hybrid, or fully online formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Top Aces Youth Academy: An elite aviation and leadership summer program for teens aged 12-18, featuring F-35 simulators and real fighter pilot training methods in downtown NYC.
• The Cadet Experience
• The Top Gun Experience
• The Winning Team
• Private Events
• Personal Aviator Training

Products and services

• Top Gun Experience

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% customer return rate for mid/large-size companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nextech3D.aicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Nextech3D.ai signed agreement to offer advanced flight simulation experiences, including F-35 fighter jet simulations, through its Krafty Lab enterprise engagement platform via partnership with The Squadron. The high-fidelity aviation simulations will be integrated into corporate leadership development programs, team-building events, and enterprise client engagement activities. Nextech3D.ai expects premium simulation experiences to drive larger enterprise contracts and recurring revenue.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a leadership and professional development practice. Comparable in serving enterprise leadership development needs, though part of a much larger talent management platform.
• Topgolf: Premium experiential entertainment venue with a significant corporate events and group bookings business. Comparable in positioning premium physical experiences for both consumers and corporate groups; broader offering but similar premium pricing model.
• Development Dimensions International (DDI): Global leadership and talent development firm providing training, assessment, and coaching to enterprise clients. Overlaps on B2B leadership development customer base and L&D buying center, with a much broader catalog of programs.
• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): Established leadership development research and training institution serving Fortune 500 clients. Comparable in selling leadership development programs to enterprise L&D buyers, though the delivery model is traditional executive education rather than simulator-based experiences.

Emerging players

• Meow Wolf: Immersive, experience-driven entertainment venue with corporate/private event offerings. Comparable on premium experiential entertainment positioning and corporate group bookings, though art-driven rather than aviation-driven.

Regional players

• Sky Zone: Indoor trampoline park chain with corporate team-building programs and group events. Comparable in offering physical, experience-based entertainment venues for both consumers and corporate groups at scale across multiple locations.

Direct peers

• Outward Bound: Experiential leadership and team-building program provider using adventure and challenge to drive individual and team development. Directly comparable to The Squadron's experiential leadership training methodology, though delivered outdoors rather than via simulators.
• TeamBonding: Corporate team-building and corporate events provider serving enterprise clients with in-person experiential programs. Closely comparable on customer base (HR/L&D buyers) and core product (experiential corporate training events), differing on delivery format.
• Flight Experience: Commercial flight simulator experience centers offering public sessions and corporate events. Closely comparable on the simulator-as-entertainment and corporate team-building angle, with a more consumer-skewed mix and smaller corporate practice.
• iFly: Indoor skydiving operator offering flight-based experiences for both consumers and corporate team-building groups. Comparable to The Squadron in using aviation-themed physical experiences as a vehicle for entertainment and corporate engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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