GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Jacksonville State University publishes an academic route into aviation alongside its training information. Its published options include aviation degree program, private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, flight instructor training, instrument instructor training, and multiengine training. Jax State’s Commercial Aviation concentration combines academic study with partner-school flight training at Sanders Flight Training Center in Jasper. The university page says its own program’s FAA approval is being sought; partner Part 141 status must not be transferred to every university course.
- Aviation degree program and Private pilot — published options
- Airplane training
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Aviation degree program
An academic pathway with its own entry and graduation requirements. Compare the flight qualifications, academic credits and flight fees included in your chosen track.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Flight instructor training
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument instructor training
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Multiengine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Aircraft models: A current model list was not established from the reviewed sources. Ask which aircraft or training device your course uses.
Jax State’s Commercial Aviation concentration combines academic study with partner-school flight training at Sanders Flight Training Center in Jasper. The university page says its own program’s FAA approval is being sought; partner Part 141 status must not be transferred to every university course.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY36265
Certificate J5US125MLocation designator J5US
Address as recorded: 700 PELHAM ROAD NORTH, JACKSONVILLE, AL 36265
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Jacksonville State University is worth comparing if an academic credential is part of your aviation plan. Check how the flight qualifications connect with the academic curriculum and which prerequisites apply before the first flight course.
A written estimate should identify the aircraft, instructor charges, ground lessons, testing and allowance for additional practice. Confirm delivery at Jacksonville before relying on a provider-wide course menu.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Jacksonville State's individual Niche comments praise supportive professors and campus community, while some describe housing communication or support problems. These concern the Alabama university generally and do not identify a pilot-training route; reviews of Jacksonville University in Florida are a separate institution. This evidence is too narrow to establish a campus-wide student consensus or typical training outcomes. The limitation concerns what could be verified in accessible sources. Ask for recent references from students pursuing the same certificate at the Jacksonville location, together with a written explanation of scheduling and costs.
How to read this evidence
General university comments without verified aviation enrollment; similarly named Florida institutions were excluded.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed my intended training at the Jacksonville location?
- What did those students actually pay, and how often could they complete lessons?
Read the review sources
- Jacksonville State University Reviews - Niche Third-party source
Individual comments or platform listing; scope and access limits are described in the summary.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for Jacksonville State University.
- Which flight qualifications are included in my degree or certificate track, and which require separate enrollment?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Jacksonville location?
- How do flight fees, testing and additional proficiency hours fit into the complete academic budget?
- How is instructor-course practice teaching scheduled, and which instructor qualifications are covered?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Official school training information
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
J5US125M
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx