Sanders Aviation

Sanders Aviation Sanders Aviation was founded in 1996, by Joseph Gordon “Gordo” Sanders, jr, in Jasper, Alabama, at the Walker County Airport – Bevill Field.

Sanders Aviation is a first class FBO at KJFX
Sanders Flight Training Center is Alabama’s premiere Part 141 Flight School: Jasper | Tuscaloosa | Huntsville ✈️

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Veteran Owned 🇺🇸 Sanders founded the organization with a vision to spread his love of aviation through teaching others to fly; however, that was only the beginning

. Through focus, drive, tenacity and perseverance, Sanders was able to expand Sanders Aviation into an all-encompassing mecca for aviation enthusiasts. Those seeking pilot training can rest assured you are learning from top notch pilots. Combined, four of our instructors have over 50,000 hours. For those seeking check rides, from private pilot to mutli-engine ATP’s , Joey "Gordo" Sanders is an FAA DPE examiner and conducts check rides onsite at Sanders Aviation. Please refer to the FAA Examiner page for more information regarding training and check rides: http://sandersaviation.com/faa-examiner

For FBO Services, please visit: http://sandersaviation.com/fbo-services

Blue Skies,

Gordo and Crew

Medical Appointments 🩺We are an FAA certified medical facility  in Jasper, AL. Please email reservations@sandersaviation...
05/28/2026

Medical Appointments 🩺

We are an FAA certified medical facility in Jasper, AL. Please email [email protected] for an appointment for your 1st - 3rd class medical.

Medical appointments available:
May 28th TODAY at 4PM 🎉
June 11th
June 25th
July 9th
July 23rd
August 13th
August 27th

Remember their sacrifice. Everyday. Pictured above: Gordo Sanders and members of the 106th Recce Rebels with their falle...
05/25/2026

Remember their sacrifice. Everyday.

Pictured above: Gordo Sanders and members of the 106th Recce Rebels with their fallen friend and fellow pilot Steve “Flash” Schramm.

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Marques is now an Instrument Rated Pilot ✅A big congrats to our Marques who has worked so very hard in the instrument co...
05/22/2026

Marques is now an Instrument Rated Pilot ✅

A big congrats to our Marques who has worked so very hard in the instrument course on our Tuscaloosa Campus. We are proud!

FIRST SOLO for Chelsey who is a member of the  soccer team 🎉Congrats, Chelsey on this amazing accomplishment ✅
05/21/2026

FIRST SOLO for Chelsey who is a member of the soccer team 🎉

Congrats, Chelsey on this amazing accomplishment ✅

Congrats to Brayden who   🎉Brayden is a student on our Tuscaloosa Campus and is working hard to become a Private Pilot 👨...
05/20/2026

Congrats to Brayden who 🎉

Brayden is a student on our Tuscaloosa Campus and is working hard to become a Private Pilot 👨‍✈️

Huge congratulations to Justin on earning his Private Pilot Certification! ✈️Justin recently graduated from The Universi...
05/12/2026

Huge congratulations to Justin on earning his Private Pilot Certification! ✈️

Justin recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Sports Management, and now he’s adding “pilot” to his resume. We are proud to be part of his aviation journey and can’t wait to see where life takes him next. Roll Tide and blue skies ahead! 🐘

Day 1️⃣ is in the books 🙌Due to the TEMPORARY runway closure at Walker County Airport – Bevill Field, all Jasper-based S...
05/12/2026

Day 1️⃣ is in the books 🙌

Due to the TEMPORARY runway closure at Walker County Airport – Bevill Field, all Jasper-based Sanders Flight Training Center aircraft have officially migrated north, south, and west! ✈️

From Hamilton to Tuscaloosa to Huntsville, our team has been hard at work relocating aircraft and preparing operations so training continues without missing a beat. And of course… Joey “GORDO” Sanders had to make the move in style — flying the Stearman up to the ranch and greasing it onto the grass strip like it was 1943.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible maintenance team, line staff, and flight instructors who gave up their weekend to make this transition happen smoothly. Their dedication to our students and operations is what makes the Sanders Standard different.

Important updates for students:
• All flight courses remain on track, with most programs currently running ahead of schedule. 🕦

We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and support as we continue training the next generation of aviators — no matter which runway we launch from.

From late-night study sessions to flight lessons and checkrides, Shelbi has proven what dedication and determination can...
05/08/2026

From late-night study sessions to flight lessons and checkrides, Shelbi has proven what dedication and determination can accomplish. ✈️🎓

Shelbi is graduating from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering — all while completing her Private Pilot and Instrument Rating with Sanders Flight Training Center.

Her journey is just getting started. Shelbi is headed to GE Aerospace in Cincinnati and has also been hired by the Utah Air National Guard, where she will begin serving in about a year.

We are incredibly proud of Shelbi and honored to have been part of her aviation journey. The future of aerospace is bright with leaders like her taking flight.

Solo Flight Club ✈️Congratulations to Robert on his first solo flight—made even more special on the brand-new runway at ...
05/05/2026

Solo Flight Club ✈️

Congratulations to Robert on his first solo flight—made even more special on the brand-new runway at Huntsville International Airport! This is the moment every pilot works toward, and Robert handled it with confidence and precision.

The sky’s no longer the limit—it’s just the beginning. Proud of you, Robert! 👏

Thanks, for the new runway!

Congrats, Drake 🙌His FIRST SOLO is in the books! We are so proud of your hard work learning to fly and your studies     ...
05/04/2026

Congrats, Drake 🙌

His FIRST SOLO is in the books! We are so proud of your hard work learning to fly and your studies

Big milestone alert ✈️Timothy just soloed at our Sanders Flight Training Center – Huntsville campus! This is the moment ...
05/04/2026

Big milestone alert ✈️

Timothy just soloed at our Sanders Flight Training Center – Huntsville campus! This is the moment every pilot-in-training works toward, and he handled it with focus, confidence, and skill.

The sky is no longer the limit—it’s just the beginning. Proud of you, Timothy! 🎉

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20 Ellis Haynes Drive
Jasper, AL
35503

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