Jason A. Hernandez
Certified Flight Instructor
CFI · CFII · Commercial · Multi-Engine · Remote Pilot
Certified Flight Instructor
CFI · CFII · Commercial · Multi-Engine · Remote Pilot
Background
CFI · CFII · Commercial · Multi-Engine
San Jose State University, B.S. Aviation — Professional Flight, 2023
I was born and raised in San Diego, California. My dad worked operations at KSAN, so I was always around airplanes growing up. When I was four years old, I flew to South Dakota for a family reunion, and upon landing the Delta pilots invited me to visit the cockpit. It was at that moment I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life.
I attended San Jose State University, majoring in Aviation — Professional Flight, and earned my B.S. in Spring 2023. I'm now part of the SJSU faculty, teaching Avia 2 and Avia 112, while actively building my career as a flight instructor.
My goal is simple: give every student the same quality of instruction that shaped my own journey — safe, structured, and genuinely enjoyable.
What I Offer
Whether you want to fly professionally or just for the joy of it — this is where your journey begins. We'll work together through your first solo and all the way to earning your wings.
PPLFlying through clear skies is fun — flying through clouds is even better. Instrument flying is the foundation your professional career will be built on.
IFRReady to get paid to fly? This certificate allows you to operate for compensation or hire. Let's put your mastery of the aircraft to the test.
CPLCFI and CFII training for aspiring instructors — both initial and add-on endorsements for ASEL aircraft.
CFI · CFIIExperience
The Path
August 13, 2020
First Solo
N734NK · CFI Jason Carroll · Ramona Airport
February 21, 2021
Private Pilot Certificate
N734NK · CFI Jason Carroll · DPE Russ Defrancesco · KSEE
May 16, 2022
Instrument Rating
N5130E · CFIIs Jason Carroll & Antonio Gonzalez · DPE John Tomaino · KFCH
December 12, 2022
Commercial Pilot Certificate
N39546 · CFIs: Jason Carroll, Antonio Gonzalez & Ariel Conrad · DPE Jon Thornton · KWVI
October 23, 2023
Flight Instructor — CFI Initial
N39546 · CFI Clayton Conrad · DPE Dr. James Duvall · KAUN
July 14, 2024
Flight Instructor — CFII
N39546 · CFII Steve Canby · DPE Dr. James Duvall · KSPZ
September 21, 2025
Commercial Multi-Engine
N931E · MEI Daniel Henriks · DPE Jon Thornton
Student Achievements
* One Private Pilot certificate recipient from May 2025 has requested not to be featured on this page. Their achievement is celebrated equally.
Get in Touch
Ready to start your aviation journey?
Whether you're brand new to flying or working toward your next rating, I'd love to hear from you. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
