ABOUT
A Higher Standard of Aviation
First Class Aviation was built around a simple idea: aviation should be done exceptionally well.
As an authorized Cirrus Training Center, we specialize in developing safe, capable and confident Cirrus pilots through a combination of advanced aircraft, standardized training, experienced instructors and a highly personalized approach.
Whether you’re taking your first flight, earning an instrument rating, pursuing aviation professionally, transitioning into your own Cirrus, or simply looking for an exceptional aircraft to fly, our goal is to provide a level of service and professionalism that extends well beyond the traditional flight school experience.
And we’re continuing to grow. First Class Aviation is building an integrated aviation company centered around the Cirrus community, with capabilities spanning flight training, aircraft rental, ownership support, aircraft management and aviation services.
Our goal isn’t to be the biggest. It’s to set the standard for how personal aviation should be experienced.
CIRRUS SPECIALISTS
As an authorized Cirrus Training Center, Cirrus isn't simply the aircraft we happen to fly—it's at the center of what we do. Our instructors receive specialized Cirrus training, our programs incorporate Cirrus-developed curriculum and standardization, and our modern SR Series fleet allows pilots to train in the same advanced aircraft they aspire to fly.
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
Great flight training is an investment, and we believe that investment should deliver real value. Modern aircraft, high-quality instruction and efficient training can save both time and money over the course of your aviation journey. Our goal isn't to be the least expensive option—it's to make sure every dollar you invest moves you toward becoming a safer, more capable pilot while providing an experience worthy of the First Class name.
A PREMIUM EXPERIENCE
From the condition of our aircraft and facilities to the way our clients are treated, details matter. We combine professional instruction, meticulously cared-for aircraft and personalized service to create an aviation experience designed around the individual—not a one-size-fits-all flight school model.
A PATH BEYOND TRAINING
For us, earning a certificate isn't necessarily the end of the relationship. Continue flying our Cirrus fleet, advance through additional ratings, pursue a professional aviation career, or let our team help guide you toward Cirrus ownership. First Class is built to support your aviation journey as it evolves.
No Compromise
Safety is the foundation of everything we do.
Our investment in the Cirrus SR Series gives our pilots access to some of the most advanced safety technology available in piston aviation, including modern integrated avionics and the revolutionary Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®).
But technology alone doesn’t create safe pilots. Through standardized training, thoughtful aeronautical decision-making, recurrent education and uncompromising aircraft maintenance, we work to build a culture where safety is something practiced on every flight—not simply discussed in the classroom.
Aircraft don’t fly unless they’re ready. Pilots don’t advance until they’re ready. That’s the standard.
Our Leadership
Jonathan Stitzinger, President
Jonathan leads First Class Aviation with a focus on building a premium, customer-centered aviation company around the Cirrus ecosystem. A pilot and business owner, he oversees the company's strategic direction, growth, and customer experience while continuing to expand First Class Aviation's capabilities beyond traditional flight training.
Enrico Bernoni, Director of Operations | CSIP
Enrico leads the day-to-day flight operations and training standards at First Class Aviation. As a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), he oversees instructor development, aircraft operations, and training quality while helping ensure every First Class pilot and student pilot receives safe, professional, and standardized Cirrus instruction.