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Jose Martinez earned his Certificated Flight Instructor certificate the way he approaches everything — with discipline, patience, and a genuine investment in doing it right. Based at the Jacksonville Navy Flying Club, he brings a background steeped in aviation and military precision to every lesson, paired with the kind of warmth that makes learning to fly feel achievable rather than intimidating.
He's not running a factory flight school. He works with a small number of students at a time, which means every lesson is built around you — your schedule, your learning style, and where you want this to take you.
Whether you're sitting in a cockpit for the first time or building toward a professional flying career, Jose's instruction starts with one simple question: what does success look like for you?
The foundation of everything. Your Private Pilot License is where the journey begins — learning to navigate, communicate, and command an aircraft with confidence in visual conditions.
Start here →Life gets in the way. Cost, time, schedules — plenty of students pause their training and wonder if they'll ever get back in the cockpit. Jose works with returning pilots to shake off the rust and get moving again, at your pace.
Get back in the cockpit →Thinking bigger? Jose will help you map the full route — from your first solo to the certificates and hours you need to make flying your profession, not just your passion.
Plan your career →The first step is a conversation. Tell Jose where you are, what you're hoping for, and he'll take it from there.