About Us
Welcome to Jax Beach Aviation
Who We Are
Welcome to Jax Beach Aviation, your first choice for Part 61 flight training. Based in the dynamic and growing Jacksonville area, we pride ourselves on our top-notch facilities, fleet, and commitment to delivering high-quality flight training. At Jax Beach Aviation, we offer comprehensive career and individual training programs in Cessna 172s and Cirrus aircraft, ensuring our students receive the best hands-on experience. Our advanced AATD-approved flight simulator provides an additional layer of training, enhancing your skills in a safe and controlled environment. Beyond training, we also offer exciting tour packages and flexible aircraft rental opportunities for those looking to explore the skies. Our dedicated team of instructors brings a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for aviation and a commitment to helping you achieve your flying goals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pilot seeking to advance your skills, Jax Beach Aviation is here to provide you Jacksonville’s best.
Step into the School
Located next to the beautiful Jacksonville Executive Jet Center. Jax Beach Aviation’s facilities boast a modern and updated look. Cleanliness and organization are key factors to a successful learning environment. We are constantly updating and upgrading our existing facilities to provide a successful and nurturing learning environment to our students and renters. A classroom should be a place you’d feel comfortable spending an afternoon.
Learning Lounge
Where comfort meets productivity. With seating for 12+, the Learning Lounge makes the perfect spot for your next study session. Featuring a large whiteboard, flat screen TV with casting, and plenty of counter space the Learning Lounge makes classroom lessons a breeze. Want to catch some rays while you study for your written test? The Learning Lounge includes window side seating for two with an exceptional view of the aircraft line. No matter your learning mission, the lounge has you covered.
Zen Den
Looking for a little peace and quiet? The Zen Den is Jax Beach Aviation’s smallest classroom with seating for 4. Being located in a smaller space, the Zen Den is ideal for those late night or early morning study sessions where you’d rather be left to your own thoughts. Popular for pre-flight and post-flight briefs, the Zen Den provides ample privacy when discussing your flights with your instructor. Additionally the Zen Den is home to the resource library; a sprawling collection of aviation textbooks and test prep materials available for student use. Look carefully and you may even find some fun aviation novels within the bottom shelves.
The FitMeal Fridge
Nobody can study effectively on an empty stomach! Our FitMeal fridge boasts a collection of healthy meal choices all prepared weekly and locally for the hungry stomachs of the airport. Additionally you can find some refreshing beverage choices such as assorted flavors of Liquid Death, Celcius, and even Fairlife Protein drinks. All available for purchase at our convenient kiosk station.
Our Team
Seth Pierce
Co-Founder
CFII & Typed in Phenom/ lt Jets
Flight Instructor
NetJets. Seth uses his varied experience from flying light twins to Caribbean islands, piloting jets for a charter company, and instructing in dozens of aircraft types to guide our CFIs and Curriculum. Although Seth is not teaching fulltime at JBA he is often interrupting lessons with sometimes helpful but always distracting stories.
Dustin Kaloostian
Co-Founder
Commercial-Multi Pilot
Imagineering Dept
Dustin is the ultimate self-made story (still in progress)—his first business, a candy empire spanning middle school bus routes, launched at the age of seven. After dodging trouble, accumulating way too many W2 name badges, and somehow surviving college at the University of Florida,
Allie Kampmeyer
Instrument Pilot -
Operations Manager
Allie is the Company Manager at Jax Beach Aviation and supports daily operations while working remotely from Washington, DC. A certified pilot herself, she brings a deep understanding of aviation and a strong passion for the community behind it.