Experience Over Theory: The Squadron Learning Lab
“When everything is possible and anything can happen, we equip people to be ready for it all.”
What is The Squadron?
Based at the World Trade Center, The Squadron is the largest leadership and simulation center of its kind. Using advanced F-35 flight simulators, we deliver immersive, experiential professional development for Districts, Schools, and Teachers. We turn teamwork, leadership, and adaptability into practical classroom skills that help educators thrive in dynamic learning environments.
What are we doing differently?
Goes beyond “what to do.” Traditional learning focuses on content; The Squadron develops the art of constant improvement.
Learn by doing. Educators experience real-time challenges inside advanced F-35 flight simulators.
Actionable reflection. Every session ends with a structured debrief to translate insights into lasting classroom behaviors.
Accelerated learning. The immersive “learn-by-doing” model closes performance gaps faster than traditional formats.
What will you learn?
Team coordination and personal accountability.
Decision-making at speed with limited information.
Comfort with ambiguity and rapid adaptation.
A practical Brief–Execute–Debrief framework you can use immediately for constant improvement.
Event agenda (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
Scheduled early in the morning so you can attend and still have a full workday back at your workplace—just the way learning professionals like it.
Check-in & Orientation: Registration and networking
Suit Up: Flight suits and gear
Flight Brief: Learn how to fly an F-35; set goals for the session
Flight 1: Fundamentals
Debrief 1: What worked, what to adjust, actions for the next run
Flight 2: Communication Challenge: Pair with a co-pilot to enhance communication
Debrief 2: Transfer to School: Translate insights into practices, metrics, team/class routines, and quick A/B trials.
Wrap-Up & Next Steps: Summary and key learning outcomes