Flight SchoolBased atKVQQ

Sunrise Aviation - Jacksonville

International StudentsHousing AvailableAccelerated ProgramsFinancing Available

Sunrise Flight Academy has trained professional pilots from more than 50 countries since 1983, with campuses at Ormond Beach Municipal (KOMN), Lakeland-Linder Regional (KLAL), and Jacksonville's Cecil Airport (KVQQ) in Florida. The academy is the exclusive flight training provider for Florida State College at Jacksonville's Professional Pilot Technology degree and guarantees airline interviews for graduates through its ExpressJet partnership.

PPL from
$41.91
Fleet
4aircraft
VFR days
~310/yr
Est.
1983

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Multi-Engine Rating

Multi-engine add-on rating with training in engine-out procedures, Vmc demonstrations, and systems management.

CFI

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training covering fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, and flight teaching techniques for single-engine aircraft.

Career Training

Structured airline career pilot pathway from zero time through CFI or ATP, including mentorship and airline placement assistance.

Aviation Degree Program

Associate or bachelor's degree in aviation with integrated flight training, academics, and airline career preparation.

Transition Training

Aircraft-specific checkout and transition training for pilots moving to a new make, model, or avionics suite.

Fuel

100LL Avgas

100 low-lead aviation gasoline available for piston-engine aircraft. Self-serve and full-serve options.

Jet-A Fuel

Jet-A kerosene fuel for turbine-powered aircraft and turboprops. Full-service fueling available on the ramp.

Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance

FAA-certified repair station offering annual inspections, engine overhauls, airframe repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Other Services

FBO Services

Full-service fixed base operator amenities including pilot lounge, crew car, flight planning, and concierge services.

FAA Testing Center

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Jul 2026
Professional Pilot Program additional required items (CBT, books, TSA fees, medical, written exams, check rides, admin fee)
$5,865.00
C152 to C172 upgrade
$41.91/hour
C152 to C172 G1000 upgrade
$64.93/hour
Student housing, single bedroom in shared apartment6-month lease
$925.00/month
Student housing, shared bedroom in shared apartment6-month lease
$675.00/month

Fleet

C

152

Cessna

Cessna 152

C

172

Cessna

Cessna 172

P

Warrior

Piper

Piper Warrior

P

Seminole PA44

Piper

Piper Seminole PA44

Airline Partners
ExpressJet
University Partners
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Team

1 member
RE
Ryan Eddleston
Chief Operations Officer

Nearby in FL

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