JAXAERO
Reviews
4.9 stars across 179+ Google reviews. Students praise the professional and kind instructors, newly renovated facilities, well-maintained aircraft, and personalized training approach. Multiple reviewers call it the best flight school in Jacksonville. Chief Instructor Ben Gabriel (NATA Excellence Award) leads a team of 24. Scheduling can be challenging due to high demand.
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About JAXAERO
JAXAERO is Northeast Florida's premier flight school, based at Jacksonville Executive Airport (KCRG) at Craig Field. With 24 instructors on staff — including airline pilots, military veterans, and a university professor specializing in aeronautical decision-making — JAXAERO delivers training from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII with a focus on safety, professionalism, and personalized attention. The school offers a full range of programs: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, High Performance Endorsement, and a comprehensive Pro Pilot Program priced at $65,000 (or $72,500 with CFI included). The Pro Pilot package covers 252 hours of airplane and simulator time plus 100 hours of ground instruction, taking students from zero time through Commercial Pilot with a High Performance Endorsement. A Multi-Engine Add-On is available for $5,495. JAXAERO maintains a fleet of well-maintained aircraft and FAA-approved simulators for realistic training scenarios. Financing is available through Stratus Financial, covering training costs, checkride fees, and living expenses. Housing is available for students in the Pro Pilot Program. The school has earned a 4.9-star rating across 179+ Google reviews. Led by Chief Instructor Ben Gabriel (6,000+ hours, 20 years experience, NATA Excellence Award recipient), the instructor team brings diverse backgrounds including military service, airline experience, A&P mechanics, and wildlife filmmaking. The school's motto — 'Fly Safely. Train Seriously. Have Fun.' — reflects their balance of rigorous standards with an approachable, student-first culture.