What JB Aeronautics does

JB Aeronautics, operated by Anywhere ATP LLC, is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school based at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT) with additional training locations in Riverside, California and Norfolk, Virginia. Founded in 2017 by Jim and Patti Brannan and led since 2025 by a team of former TOPGUN instructors and Naval Aviators (Bo "GIMP" Locke, Jon Miller), the school delivers career-track pilot training from zero experience through Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) under a structured curriculum priced at $73K for the 0-to-CFI path and $87K for the full bundle through CFII and Aircraft Multi-Engine Land. Entry products include a $99 Discovery Flight and the $4,995-$5,605 0-Solo Fast Pass, designed to address the industry's 80%+ pre-solo dropout rate.

The school's underlying training technology comprises a 12-aircraft fleet (Piper Tomahawk, Piper Archer II, and Tecnam P2006T with Garmin glass cockpit avionics) plus an FAA-approved Frasca 142 flight training device for instrument currency. JB Aeronautics holds VA Facility Code 26000705, enabling GI Bill funding across six approved Part 141 programs and supporting its veteran customer segment (420+ veterans trained, $12M+ in cumulative VA benefits processed). Revenue is generated through fixed-price training packages, hourly aircraft rental ($149-$375/hr wet), flat-rate flight instruction ($80/hr), and discovery flights, supplemented by financing partnerships with Stratus Financial, Solera National Bank, and AOPA Aviation Finance. Customer segments span aspiring civilian career pilots (primary), veterans and active-duty military, current pilots seeking multi-engine/MEI/ATP add-on ratings, and flight enthusiasts.

Name

JB Aeronautics

Legal name

Anywhere ATP LLC

Website

https://jbaeronautics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JB Aeronautics is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school operating from Fresno, Riverside, and Norfolk, delivering career-track pilot training from zero experience to CFII for aspiring airline pilots, veterans using GI Bill benefits, and pilots seeking add-on ratings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Flight Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Professional pilot training
• Flight school services
• FAA Part 141 training
• Aviation career programs
• Pilot certification courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Career Program Tuition: Fixed-price packaged training programs (Take-Off Program: 0→CFI at $73K, 0→CFII+AMEL at $87K) covering multiple certifications from zero experience through instructor ratings. Includes aircraft time, instruction, materials, and iPad. Billed as a lump sum or via financing.
2. Accelerated Program Tuition (0-Solo Fast Pass): Fixed-price package for first solo achievement (Hawk Solo: $4,995 by ACH / $5,140 by card; Archer Ascent: $5,445 by ACH / $5,605 by card). Includes 18 hrs dual flight, 15 hrs ground instruction, first solo flight, and 90-day Take-Off price lock. Fully credited toward Take-Off program if student upgrades within 90 days.
3. Aircraft Rental (Wet — Fuel Included): Hourly aircraft rental billed per flight hour. Rates: Piper Tomahawk $149/hr wet, Piper Archer $189/hr wet, Tecnam P2006T $375/hr wet. Consumption-based model where students pay for hours flown as part of individual ratings or when exceeding package inclusions.
4. Flight Instruction Fees: Flat hourly rate charged separately from aircraft rental for certified flight instructor (CFI), certified flight instructor instrument (CFII), and multi-engine instructor (MEI) instruction. Listed at $80/hr flat rate across all instructor types.
5. Discovery Flights: Introductory paid flight experiences sold as one-time experiences: $99 (30 min, under 220 lbs), $129 (30 min, over 220 lbs), $149 (45 min, under 220 lbs), $179 (45 min, over 220 lbs). Discoverable via online booking. Fully credited toward training if financing is approved.
6. VA Licensing & Certification Reimbursement: Veterans can use VA Licensing & Certification benefit to reimburse FAA written test and checkride fees — up to $2,000 per exam, submitted after completion. Revenue flows indirectly via VA payment to students who then pay JB Aeronautics for training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

JB Aeronautics is a veteran-owned FAA Part 141 certified flight school that sells career-focused pilot training programs — primarily the Take-Off Program ($73K–$87K, zero experience to CFI/CFII plus multi-engine add-on over ~10 months) — from Fresno Yosemite International Airport using a 12-aircraft Piper/Tecnam fleet with Garmin glass cockpits. It also sells one-off discovery flights ($99–$179), an accelerated 0-Solo Fast Pass ($4,995–$5,605) for first solo in 3 weeks, multi-engine and ATP practical training in the Tecnam P2006T, and individual certificates/ratings (instrument, commercial, CFI/CFII/MEI) on hourly aircraft-rental and $80/hr instruction rates.

Product overview

JB Aeronautics offers a modular flight training ecosystem anchored by its Take-Off Program — a flagship Part 141 certified career pipeline taking students from zero experience to Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) in approximately 10 months for $73K. Entry points include the $99 Discovery Flight (introductory experience) and the $4,995-$5,605 0-Solo Fast Pass (first solo in 3 weeks with 90-day Take-Off price lock). Specialized programs cover multi-engine training, military transitions, and VA-approved pathways. The school operates a fleet of Piper Tomahawk, Piper Archer II, and Tecnam P2006T aircraft from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (KFAT). Financing options include Stratus Financial, Solera National Bank, and AOPA Aviation Finance partnerships. The school is 100% veteran-owned and operated by former TOPGUN instructors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Discovery Flight 30- or 45-minute introductory flight experience ($99–$179 by duration and weight class) in which the prospective student sits in the pilot seat alongside a certified flight instructor and flies the airplane at KFAT. No prior experience required; counts toward Private Pilot certificate if training continues and is credited toward training if financing is later approved.
• 0-Solo Fast Pass Fixed-price first-solo program offered in two aircraft variants: Hawk Solo (Piper Tomahawk, $4,995 ACH / $5,140 card) and Archer Ascent (Piper Archer, $5,445 ACH / $5,605 card). Includes 18 hours of dual flight, 15 hours of pre-solo ground instruction, the first solo flight, a pre-solo knowledge test, a 30-minute call with an airline pilot, and a 90-day Take-Off price lock. All payments and hours roll forward as credit if the student upgrades to the Take-Off program within 90 days.
• Take-Off Program (0→CFI / 0→CFII+AMEL) Flagship packaged career-pilot program from zero experience through instructor ratings, priced from $73K for 0→CFI (Private through Certified Flight Instructor) and $87K for 0→CFII+AMEL (full bundle including Instrument Instructor and Aircraft Multi-Engine Land add-on). Includes iPad, study materials, career coaching, an airline pilot mentor session, peer cost-share time-building groups, members-only community, and a 24-month price lock. FAA Part 141 certified and VA approved for eligible courses.
• Multi-Engine & ATP Training Structured multi-engine and ATP training programs delivered in the Tecnam P2006T with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics. Includes 2-day ATP practical, 3-day MEI, and 4-day Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On courses, plus custom time-building programs. Available at KFAT (Fresno), Riverside (RIV), and Norfolk (ORF) locations. The school has issued 250+ multi-engine certificates/ratings across these locations.
• Private Pilot Certificate Foundational pilot certification covering basic maneuvers, solo flight operations, navigation, airspace rules, and emergency procedures under Part 141 minimum of 35 hours total (20 dual, 5 solo). Available as a one-off rating or as part of the Take-Off Program.
• Instrument Rating IFR flight training enabling pilots to fly solely by reference to instruments. Covers IFR planning and filing, precision and non-precision approaches, holding patterns, and partial-panel operations under Part 141 minimum of 35 hours instrument time (15 hours allowed via Frasca 142 simulator). Available as a one-off Part 141 rating, included in Take-Off Program, and VA approved.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate Professional pilot certification covering precision maneuvers (chandelles, lazy eights, eights-on-pylons), long cross-country operations, and complex aircraft under Part 141 minimum of 190 hours total time. Available as a one-off rating and embedded in the Take-Off Program; ASEL is VA approved.
• CFI / CFII / MEI Instructor Training Flight instructor certifications enabling pilots to teach while building hours toward airline minimums. CFI covers fundamentals of instruction, spin awareness, and lesson plan development; CFII adds instrument-instruction specialization; MEI covers multi-engine instructional techniques. All three are Part 141 and VA approved.
• Wet Aircraft Rental Hourly wet (fuel-included) aircraft rental across the JB Aeronautics fleet: Piper Tomahawk at $149/hr (primary trainer, Lycoming O-235, G5/GTN avionics, ~220 lb weight limit), Piper Archer II at $189/hr (advanced piston, Dual G5/GFC 500 autopilot, 125 kt cruise), and Tecnam P2006T at $375/hr (twin Rotax 912 S3 engines, Garmin G1000 NXi, 145 KTAS cruise, 9 GPH). Used for individual ratings, package overage, or standalone time-building.
• Flight Instruction (CFI / CFII / MEI) Hourly flight instruction at a flat $80/hr rate across CFI, CFII, and MEI instructor types, billed separately from aircraft rental. Used by enrolled students on hourly packages and by external pilots seeking add-on ratings or time-building.
• Launch Kit Optional equipment bundle for pilot training students priced at $1,545, including iPad mini 6 (cellular, 64GB), aviation bag, Faro Stealth 2 ANR headset with Bluetooth, ForeFlight Basic (1 year), Jeppesen textbooks, sectional charts, E6B, plotter, kneeboard, logbook, fuel tester, red-light headlamp, and JB Aero shirt. Sold as a standalone add-on.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can complete Private Pilot through CFI in approximately 10 months (vs. 12–18+ months at slower Part 61 schools)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreOthersFederal agency providing GI Bill education benefits to eligible veterans. JB Aeronautics is VA-approved (VA Facility Code: 26000705, approved by CSAAVE) for 6 Part 141 programs including Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, CFI, CFII, MEI, and Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On. School certifies enrollment to VA on students' behalf and processes $12M+ in VA benefits. Post-9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33) may cover up to $17,097.67/year for eligible students.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is a global aviation training leader operating pilot training academies, simulator manufacturing, and crew services. It runs ab initio pilot training programs internationally and competes for airline cadet placement, making it a comparable incumbent in the career pilot training category where JB Aeronautics operates.
• FlightSafety International: FlightSafety International is a global aviation training provider operating a broad portfolio across commercial, business, and military aviation. While not focused exclusively on entry-level ab initio pilot training, it serves overlapping pilot development markets including type ratings, recurrent training, and simulator-based instruction that compete for the same airline-track students.

Direct peers

• Epic Flight Academy: Epic Flight Academy operates Part 141 flight training with similar zero-to-CFI programs and international student recruitment. It targets the same career-changer and aspiring professional pilot segments with comparable pricing and accelerated timelines.
• American Flyers: American Flyers is a multi-location US flight school offering Part 141 career-track pilot training, instrument ratings, and multi-engine add-on programs. It serves a similar aspirational professional pilot customer base with comparable FAA-certified curricula and airline-pathway positioning.
• ATP Flight School: ATP Flight School is the largest Part 141 flight training chain in the US and the primary competitor referenced by JB Aeronautics for the 40% cost comparison ($111K+ vs JB's $73K). It offers the same career-track pathway from zero to airline pilot with a national multi-location footprint and similar Part 141/VA-approved programs.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Embry-Riddle is the largest US aviation university offering degree-integrated flight training through Part 141 programs. While degree-oriented rather than accelerated career-track, it competes for the same aspiring professional pilot demographic seeking airline careers.
• Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: Spartan College is a specialized aviation institution offering degree programs and FAA-approved pilot training across multiple campuses. It competes for career-track pilot students seeking structured, accelerated pathways to commercial pilot certification.
• University of North Dakota Aerospace: UND Aerospace is a major collegiate aviation program offering Part 141 flight training integrated with aviation degrees. It competes for career-track pilot students with comparable FAA-certified curricula and established airline partnerships.

Emerging players

• Part 141 LLC: Part 141 LLC operates as a Part 141 consulting and flight school accelerator helping launch new FAA-certified training programs. While not a direct school competitor, it represents the emerging infrastructure around scaling Part 141 operations that could lower barriers for new entrants into JB Aeronautics' market.
• Thrust Flight: Thrust Flight is an emerging Part 141 flight school focused on accelerated career-track pilot training with modern glass-cockpit fleet. It targets the same zero-to-CFI market with similar timeline promises and competes on price/quality similar to JB Aeronautics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles5 records

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