Our History
JFT Aviation, also known as Jean's Flight
Training, was founded by Jean Runner who made her
living as a fulltime instructor. With more than 10,000 flight hours and time in more than
45 different makes and models of airplanes, Jean never tires of seeing someone reach their personal goal of
becoming a pilot.
Starting out with her own airplane, Jean's reputation as a quality instructor made her mark within the airport community in no time. She had already been instructing for another local flight school before making the decision to start her own business. What separated her from the rest of the flight schools was not only her ability to teach, but her earnest desire to take care of her students making sure they received the quality instructing they deserved. Jean is a Master CFI who has always found teaching students how to fly the most rewarding work ever. After many long years of her service to her students, the airport, and her community, Jean retired to instruct part time.
Jean's Flight Training Inc. is now owned and
operated by Patrick and Karen Blankemeier who have
expanded the school to what it is today. Pat
made the decision to leave his family business to
transition to full time instruction. His service
to his students has helped launch Jean's
Flight Training into a Part 141 school accelerating
the training for many future pilots. Jean's
Flight Training is also the official flight training
center for
San Diego Christian College who has graduates
all over the world flying as missionary, military,
commercial, and corporate pilots.
If you are trying to decide whether or not to take the first step in becoming a pilot, let JFT Aviation be the place to earn your wings. Contact us today to learn how you can make your dream of flying become a reality.
Our Instructors
If you would like to set an appointment up with a flight instructor, you can either call during business hours or send us an email.
- Patrick Blankemeier CFII - Chief Flight Instructor
- Jerb Johnson CFII, MEI - Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
- Adam Peterson CFII, MEI
- Jason Adams CFII
- David Garcia CFII, MEI
- Graeme Koch CFI
- Stephen Clark CFII, MEI
- Titus Dinkins CFII
- Kyle Loenhorst CFI
- Mathew Belden CFI