Michael Williams, SSU Alumnus and Founder of Jetaire Group, will address graduating students on December 13, 2024
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga., Dec. 5, 2024 — Jetaire Group announced that its CEO, Michael Williams, will deliver the keynote speech at the 205th fall commencement ceremony. This event, scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024, at 9 a.m. in T.A. Wright Stadium, will honor over 200 graduating students.
Michael Williams, a 1981 Savannah State University graduate, is a leader in aviation safety. One of the youngest African Americans to receive the Federal Aviation Administration’s Designated Engineering Representative appointment, Williams has obtained almost 200 major design approvals and numerous certifications for various aircraft.
“We are delighted to welcome Michael Williams back to his alma mater as our commencement speaker,” stated SSU Interim President Cynthia Alexander. “His journey from SSU graduate to a global aviation safety leader exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence we teach our students.”
Jetaire has become a leading industry provider of aircraft safety solutions, primarily focused on flammability reduction, safeguarding numerous lives. Under Williams’ leadership, Jetaire pioneered the use of reticulated polyurethane foam technology with INVICTA, a proprietary fuel tank flammability reduction system installed in over 100 commercial and VIP aircraft.
The commencement address will highlight Williams’ entrepreneurial path and his dedication to inspiring future leaders. Sharing his experiences as an innovator and business leader, he will discuss resilience, global citizenship, and community engagement.
Williams’ commitment to education and his alma mater extends beyond this speech. He actively supports the SSU Foundation and its scholarship programs, recently co-chairing SSU’s 25th Anniversary Scholarship Gala, which raised $412,000 for student scholarships.
Graduates, families, and the SSU community are invited to attend this commencement ceremony. For further details, please visit .
About Jetaire Group Fayetteville, Georgia-based Jetaire Group is a leading producer of aviation safety technology, specializing in fuel tank flammability reduction solutions. Its key product, INVICTA, offers a cost-effective, maintenance-free alternative to nitrogen systems for Airbus and Boeing aircraft. With a global reach across 50+ countries, Jetaire Group continues to lead in aviation safety innovation and dependability.
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