I've been a student with JetEXE for the last few months and recently completed my private pilot license with them. The trip was a fantastic one and I look forward to working on my instrument rating and beyond. As all flight schools these days the time and availability can be a little bit of elbow work and watching for scheduling openings but the school uses solid software to smooth that out well. Recently, it was updated to include detailed information about each aircraft which will be of great help to new students. It's always nice to see constant iterative improvement and that attention to detail which are the hallmarks of a safe and solid operation. During training we often look at the planes with a careful eye during pre-flight and at the maintenance logs which are prepared and meticulously updated by Gus and his team. I've never felt like my trust in this crew was misplaced, they have my back, even though I always liked to verify. Having the maintenance folks around during student pilot training was especially rewarding because they're on hand to answer questions and if they're not slammed, Chris or Gus will often share their knowledge freely and actually show how the sausage gets made and how the planes function under the hood. When something would break, like a starter or a precessing gyro it was back in operation quickly and correctly and we'd often get a chance to inspect the failed part to see the how and why of it... I can't overstate how wonderful that has been. Great people doing solid work and they're not hesitant to show you. If you're looking for a flight school in the Sacramento area, part 61 or part 141, I humbly recommend taking a look at this one. I visited about a half dozen at KSAC and surrounding airfields before choosing JetEXE and they've been wonderful. read more

Every since I was a little boy I dreamed of being a pilot. That dream became a reality in 2001 when I got my Private Pilot License. My goal was to advance my career in Aviation and become an airline pilot. Unfortunately, things didn't turn out that way. I did have goals and one of them was to become an instrument-rated pilot. I started my Training at JetEXEAviation and was so surprised at how professional and structured the school was. I have been to many flight schools and this was the best one. After setting up an appointment with the owner Augustine. He had me get in touch with Clif Roberts a CFII. We set up an appointment and met at the Airport. I explained what my goals were. He understood and after the first day, he told me to schedule my instrument check ride. Six months later I am an instrument-rated pilot. The great thing about JexEXE was that everyone was so nice and knowledgeable. It's a team environment. My instructor worked with me until I understood it. I also met other wonderful CFIs, from Kevin and Ty. I also flew a lesson with Ty. To get a different perspective from a different flight instructor. I would recommend JexEXE to any person who dreams of becoming a pilot professionally or privately. THANK YOU to everyone at JetEXE. My journey is still not complete because I am going to start my training for my Single Engine Commerical Rating. Maybe one day I'll become a CFI and JetEXE. Thank you read more

If you want to train in a bag of bolts that is held together with duct tape and zip ties Advanced Aviation Academy is NOT the place for you. Imagine smoothly applying power, rolling down the runway, rotating, climbing ... only to have your seat slide to the back of the airplane (do not laugh; it happened to me at another school). The airplanes at Advanced Aviation Academy are newer and well maintained. The owner of the business has a heart-felt concern for the safety of his students. You will pay a little more at Advanced Aviation Academy, but you're safety is worth it. Online scheduling is easy and efficient. The font desk staff, Venus, Chris, and Cathleen, are friendly and helpful. The gem of the school is instructor Ty Powell. Ty has nearly 10,000 hours of flight time and is a professional instructor who is not instructing as a stepping stone to the airlines. Most instructors who are qualified to instruct instrument and commercial students are not interested in instructing new students, but Ty instructed me. Ty is good at communicating concepts. Ty has genuine empathy for his students and he does not demean students for not understanding or being able to perform maneuvers which are extremely rare qualities in flight instructors. If you can get Ty for your training, you are lucky. Chris Brocchini Recent Private Pilot read more

I started at this flight school in November of 2020 with My first instructor Mason. He was professional, fun, engaging, and demanded nothing but the best. In the middle of my training my instructor received a new job offer and I was transferred to a new instructor. Zach was also professional, engaging, and also demanded nothing but the best. The school itself is an excellent place to earn your ratings or even just go on a discovery flight. The airplanes are well maintained with a large fleet including g1000's . Augustine, the Owner, maintains high standards for all students and even implements a pre solo check to make sure that a student is 100% ready for their first of many solo's to come! Maintenance and safety is the top priority at Jetexe! Never in my experience at this school have I had an issue with an airplane . My main piece of advice is to come into flight school with a good attitude and a will to learn. Many parts of the journey will be difficult but combined with excellent instructors and a good course curriculum, you will come out as a top tier pilot. Overall if you are looking for a fun yet challenging flight school, choose JETEXE! read more

If you've ever wanted to fly a plane or have a one of a kind unique experience, I HIGHLY recommend JetEXE. Augustine is a amazing pilot with a incredible background in Aviation. My boyfriend has always had a love of flying, but has never flown himself. His birthday was right around the corner and I had no idea what to get him, so i gifted him a 1 hour flight with JetEXE where he'd actually get to fly a plane himself. When i went to the website i saw they had a Jet Simulator so i gifted that experience as well.. OMG the simulator was AMAZING. So life-like i can't even put into words. So while we were there Augustine offered to take my boyfriend flying with the 1 hour flight i had gifted him. My boyfriend even got to wear a Go Pro to record his experience.. Seriously best birthday gift ever!! Customer service is crazy good, between Venus operations/front desk and Augustine the pilot i could not have asked for a better experience.. and my boyfriend can't stop talking about it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!! read more

Purchased a 90min Discovery Flight Lesson for my boyfriend on Living Social for Valentine's Day since he always wanted to fly and it was one of the most amazing experiences of his life!! Not only did I get to witness this experience but the instructor was absolutely amazing!! The pilot was personable and enthusiastic the entire time! Made us both feel extremely comfortable about each step. He showed him the pre-flight instruction in a simulator, then we got to both go up in the air. My boyfriend was able to take control of the flight including taxing the runway, turns in the air, and elevation control. He was able to show him the ins and outs of the plane both inside and out and got to secure the plane afterwards. Watching him take control of the aircraft with the biggest grin I have ever seen him have was absolutely incomparable to any other experience we have had together. JET EXE is out of this world and I absolutely recommend them to anyone interested in flying for fun or serious interest!! read more

My initial experience with JetEXE was over the phone, scheduling a discovery flight lesson. The gentleman I spoke with was informed, courteous and helpful. It did not take long to schedule the session. On the day of the discovery flight, I arrived 10-15 minutes early and took care of the necessary paperwork. The woman at the reception area was quick to find my information and quite friendly and helpful with any questions I had. She introduced me to the pilot who ended up being Augustine and we chatted a bit prior to departure. A quick show of what they have available, left me quite impressed. I had some trepidation about the flight experience at first, however, Augustine is very re-assuring. He has a natural approach to sharing experiences and knowledge to the less informed. Overall - this was a fantastic experience with what looks to be a fantastic organization. I can't wait to explore more as they help me down the road towards becoming a licensed pilot. read more

I am a 25 year, 5500 hour Commercial Helicopter Pilot and I decided to obtain my fixed wing private pilot certificate. I decided to train with JetExe at KSAC and my instructor was Robert Lemmon. The training Robert provided was excellent. He is patient, knowledgeable and very skilled and I count myself lucky that he was delayed in his Airline training due to COVID, consequently he is working at JetExe until COVID allows him to return to his training. The aircraft at JetExe are in excellent condition and the entire cadre of instructors are very helpful, friendly and gregarious. I would recommend this flight school to anyone wanting an airplane rating. As I was already a helicopter pilot, Robert had to adjust his teaching style to adjust to the aviation knowledge I had and that which was lacking for fixed wing aircraft. He was able to instruct seamlessly and brought me to the skill level necessary to earn my "fixed" wings. Thanks for everything JetExe. read more

What a fantastic day today (9/16/2021). I passed my private pilot check ride. What an accomplishment, but it came with a lot of stress and frustration. However, If you want to fly safe, fly right, and fly with standards, JetEXE Aviation is the perfect learning environment. The owner takes pride in his school and encourages perfection and professionalism from the staff. I had the pleasure of working with several CFIs during my training. Each CFI possessed unique qualities, which contributed to my success. However, Christopher Peter was my final CFI who stayed late and responded to my text messages regarding aviation concerns. Lastly, I could not end this review without thanking the mechanics for keeping the airplanes operational and safe for flying. Simply put, JetEXE Aviation is responsible for making a lifelong dream come true. Thank you, James read more

I recently earned my sport pilot certificate after training with these guys. My experience with them could not have been better. I worked with two instructors, Steven and Nic. Both instructors were extremely helpful and taught me everything I needed to know for my checkride and more. These guys really know what they're doing. They know how to prepare you for any surprises that may come in a pilot checkride. All of the staff members at the school are very kind and helpful. When I decided to begin my training with this school I literally showed up in the front office one day not really knowing what to expect. That afternoon I was flying the traffic pattern at Sacramento Executive Airport. It was truly an amazing experience! read more

I took discovery flights with several flight schools before deciding on JetExe for my flight training. I even started training at another school but felt I wasn't getting the quality of training I was looking for. Signed up at JetExe and never looked back. Right from day one I knew I made the right decision. Augustine and his staff are true professionals in the industry. My training with Jim has been nothing short of spectacular. They treat students as family and I've felt it very easy to feel like a part of the team being a student there. The airplanes are kept up to top notch standards by the excellent crew working in the shop. If you're looking for a place for flight training, JetExe is the place to go! read more

I bought an intro to flying course for my dad for Father's Day last year. When he was young he done almost all the work to get his pilots lesson but never finished it. I thought this would be a great gift to ignite this passion of his again. Unfortunately, We had a really rough year and weren't able to get to the lesson until just about this Father's Day. The staff were so nice and accommodating when booking the 1 hr lesson. After the lesson my dad called me with a full report, he had the best time! The instructor was very knowledgeable answering all my dads questions. Venus was super nice while he waited for lesson. This is a great establishment. My dad can't wait to get up in the air again. read more

I would HIGHLY recommend this place for your flight training! I've been to two different flight schools and from my experience, I've learned so much more in 4 days here than few weeks over at my other flight schools. Their instructors are very knowledgeable. This school doesn't drag the clock for you to pay extra. Every single minute I'm here, I'm always learning something new or brushing up my skills to become more proficient. I wished I came to this school first, it would've save me time and money. The owner is very knowledgeable and he really cares about his students success rather than having his eyes on your money. Again, I couldn't recommend this place enough!! read more

Best flight instruction in town!! I just passed my checkride and thanks to my instructor Mason and the rest of the staff, I'm now a Private Pilot. Augustine and his staff have been amazing throughout my entire journey. Everybody at JetExe treats you like family. From the front desk, to the mechanics and all the instructors. Super friendly atmosphere and everyone is interested in making your training the best it can be. I can't forget to mention the aircraft are the best maintained training aircraft in town. Look up "Repair Station Operators (Part 145)" and if your flight school isn't one, walk away. Special shout out the Flight Instructors Kevin and Nick. read more

Just received my private pilot certificate. My instructor Zachary Blair is awesome. He is knowledgable and current with all aspects of flight instruction. I was in the middle of flight instruction when we moved to the Sac area, so I have seen different flight instructors. Zach genuinely cares about his students and their goals. This is a quality that shows with every flight. His calmness, demeanor and professionalism helps to ease the learning of new techniques and flight maneuvers throughout your training. He goes over and beyond to make sure you are not only comfortable with your progress but also confident with your abilities as a (student) pilot. read more

Before choosing JetEx for my private pilot training I had carefully considered several other options. However upon reviewing their facilities and available planes, and having spoken with the owner Augustine, I decided JetEx was far and away my best option. Having committed to JetEx I have never regretted my decision. The online scheduling is accommodating and easy to use. Availability of planes is very good and I found that if scheduled out a month ahead I could obtain the flight times with my flight instructor (Jim) who was in high demand. Having come to the end of my Private Pilot training I am very satisfied with what I have learned. read more

Great flight school with extremely knowledgeable and experienced instructors. Unlike many other places, the carefully curated CFI's here are not collecting hours for ATP requirements and offer a lot of valuable tribal knowledge for students. The school is in tandem with a Part 145 repair station and the aircrafts are maintained beyond minimum FAA requirements; the aircraft also have quick turnarounds for repairs. Safety is highly valued here and the owner has a lot of experience managing the fleet and personnel from commanding the military. I just got my PPL today and I would highly recommend training here. Ask for Robert Lemmon! read more

My discovery flight lesson was incredible from start to finish! The entire staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and very personable/welcoming! From start to finish the flying lesson seemed effortless and smooth. Being very curious on how everything works, internally my mind raced with a thousand questions but, I decided to just soak all of the info in this discovery lesson and focus on the primary main details of controls instead of over loading my mind with worry or wonder. If I weren't moving to southern Cali in a month, I would absolutely return and continue lessons without hesitation....I LOVED it!!! read more

My deepest thanks to Captain Augustine Joseph and his staff at JetEXE for an excellent flying experience. Captain Joseph took my special needs son and my son's special needs friend for a Discovery Flight around the Sacramento valley. The boys were absolutely thrilled, but, beyond that Captain Joseph took the time to make it interesting by showing them all of the finer points of the aircraft and explaining the safety dos and don'ts. The boys even spent some time in the simulator which helped them overcome any fears. Anyone who considers flight instruction MUST consider JetEXE. You won't be sorry. read more