Aviation document management company is first in flights

Bonita Springs-based Flightdocs doubles its space with plans to double its workforce. One key to attracting talent: It pays 'New York' wages.

From left, Flightdocs COO Rick Heine, Founder and CEO Jeff Heine and Bonita Springs Mayor Peter Simmons at the grand opening of the new Flightdocs Technology Center. Photo by Jim Jett
From left, Flightdocs COO Rick Heine, Founder and CEO Jeff Heine and Bonita Springs Mayor Peter Simmons at the grand opening of the new Flightdocs Technology Center. Photo by Jim Jett
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Flightdocs founder and CEO Rick Heine moved his groundbreaking internet-based aviation maintenance tracking system from New York to Southwest Florida in 2009, intending to reinvest tax savings and take advantage of fewer regulations.

 

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