A-Cent Aviation, Inc.: Flight School in Jacksonville, Florida

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Location: Jacksonville, Florida
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.9 (175 reviews)

Call (904) 207-6502 Get Directions Visit Website

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 4 months ago

I recently completed a one-hour discovery flight with Mason at A-cent Aviation, and it was a fantastic experience! From start to finish, Mason was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly encouraging. He took the time to explain everything clearly, made me feel comfortable in the cockpit, and truly made the experience unforgettable. Getting the opportunity to actually take the controls and see everything from a p…
Tyler Connors via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the unforgettable romantic flight experience my partner and I shared. Our pilot, Dominick, was exceptional. He ensured our flight was not only safe but also comfortable and enjoyable. His friendliness and expertise made the experience truly spectacular. We can't wait to repeat this adventure with your team, especially with Dominick as our pilot. Thank you again for an …
Van Cam via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Went out with Jake my new friend. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Safety comes first before your money with this organization. The owner is down to earth. I really enjoyed myself flying. Just thought of my highschool teacher saying I would not amount to anything. Ok she never flew a plane. I fully recommend this company for your flying events
Robert Miller via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Review for My Flight Instructor Dominick I can’t say enough about my flight instructor, who has transformed my training experience. Patient, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable, he creates an environment where learning feels natural and exciting. His ability to break down complex maneuvers into manageable steps and his enthusiasm for every lesson have boosted my confidence and love for flying. I truly appreciate the wa…
Rebecca Williams via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like A-Cent Aviation, Inc. trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Jacksonville, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Florida Teaches You

Florida pairs sea-level performance with year-round flying, which is why more airline cadets train here than anywhere outside Arizona. The classroom is the afternoon sky: predictable convection builds most summer days, teaching students to read cumulus, plan around storms, and fly mornings. Coastal training corridors from Daytona through Vero Beach are dense with trainers, so collision avoidance and crisp radio work get baked in early.

How to Evaluate A-Cent Aviation, Inc. on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Jacksonville means building your early hours in Florida weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at A-Cent Aviation, Inc.

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get A-Cent Aviation, Inc.'s current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Jacksonville, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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