Company Profile
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Company Overview
Our Values
Embry-Riddle provides a transformative educational experience through fostering collaboration and teamwork, ethical and responsible behavior, and a culture of research and discovery that mirrors the professions we serve. We focus on the development of the professional skills needed for success in global business. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing a climate that facilitates the highest standards of academic achievement, innovation and entrepreneurship in a culturally diverse community that supports the unique needs of each individual.
Our Mission
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world leader in aviation and aerospace higher education. Our mission is to teach the science, practice and business of aviation and aerospace, preparing students for productive careers and leadership roles in business, government agencies and the military. Embry-Riddle’s reputation as a leader in aviation and aerospace higher education is grounded in its aviation roots dating back to 1926.
Our Vision
Embry-Riddle will be the source for innovation and excellence in aerospace education and research. We will be the unquestioned global leader in aviation and aerospace higher education, with a reputation for personal attention to the success of all students. Our Prescott campus will focus on undergraduate education that emphasizes problem-based discovery and become a top-ranked destination for its undergraduate STEM programs. Our Worldwide campus will be recognized as the best in online and distance education. And, our Daytona Beach campus will be recognized for leadership in select areas of research, aerospace innovation and attention to student success, also grounded in problem-based discovery.
Company History
This is Embry-Riddle
Discover Our History
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history.
In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 140,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively.
Read more about our storied past and ascendant future (https://erau.edu/about/brief-history).
Benefits
The benefit package at Embry-Riddle is robust – from a generous retirement plan to quality health care insurance options, we continually strive to offer highly competitive, comprehensive benefits. Eligible Embry-Riddle faculty and staff enjoy the following benefits of employment:
- Retirement
- Education
- Health & Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Discounts and Perks
- Parental Leave
Read more at https://careers.erau.edu/benefits