Bay Area & East Bay · Livermore (KLVK)
Learn to fly with a military-background instructor.
I'm Justin — I flew F/A-18 and F-16 missions as Navy aircrew, and now I teach civilians to fly. One student at a time, built around your goals, schedule, and budget.
- Navy F/A-18 & F-16 aircrew
- 900+ hrs military · 500+ hrs civilian
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor
- Based at Livermore (KLVK)
Why train with me
One student at a time
You’re not a number on a flight-school assembly line. I keep a small roster so your schedule, your pace, and your progress actually get my attention — and you fly with the same instructor every lesson.
Military-honed discipline
I flew F/A-18 and F-16 missions as Navy aircrew. That same brief-fly-debrief rigor and sound decision-making is exactly how I’ll train you to be a safe, confident pilot.
An honest plan for time & cost
I’ll map a realistic path to your certificate — honest hours, honest cost — and adjust as you progress. Aircraft rental is through XL Aviation at KLVK.
Meet your instructor
From the back seat of Navy fighters to the right seat at Livermore
Over 900 hours as Navy F/A-18 and F-16 aircrew, plus 500+ hours flying on the civilian side. I bring that experience to every lesson and teach with the discipline I learned in military aviation.
Simple, honest pricing
My instruction rates — aircraft rental billed separately by XL Aviation at KLVK.
Private Pilot
$40/hr
Dual flight instruction toward your Private Pilot certificate.
Advanced
$90/hr
Commercial, flight reviews, endorsements & advanced training.
Dedicated Ground
$25/hr
Focused one-on-one ground instruction on any subject.
Instrument flight instruction & IPCs available October 2026 (CFII in final stage).
Ready to start flying?
The best first step is a quick, no-pressure conversation. We'll talk timelines, budget, and a plan that fits your life — then get you in the air.