No two students learn the same way, and no two aviation goals are alike. Whether you're pursuing a professional airline career or flying simply for the love of it, your training should reflect your ambitions.
Our instructors adapt their teaching to your pace, your learning style, and your experience, providing individualized guidance that builds confidence, proficiency, and lasting skill in every flight.
Safety is more than a checklist, it's the foundation of every lesson, every decision, and every flight.
From disciplined aircraft maintenance to standardized instruction and sound aeronautical decision-making, we cultivate habits that prepare students to operate safely long after earning their certificates. Excellence begins with discipline, and discipline begins with safety.
Great pilots are defined by more than technical skill. They demonstrate professionalism, accountability, humility, and a relentless commitment to improvement.
We hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from our students, creating an environment where trust is earned, excellence is practiced, and integrity guides every interaction.
The Zephyr Standard
Zephyr Aviation was founded on a simple belief: exceptional pilots are developed through disciplined training, experienced mentorship, and a culture of continuous growth.
Our instructors bring together backgrounds in military aviation, professional charter operations, corporate flying, and advanced flight instruction, providing students with real-world insight that extends far beyond the FAA minimum standards.
We believe earning a certificate is not the finish line, it is the beginning of a lifetime of learning. Every lesson is designed to strengthen judgment, build confidence, and develop the professionalism required to fly safely in any environment.
Our mission is not simply to teach people how to fly. It is to develop capable aviators who are prepared to lead, make sound decisions, and represent aviation with excellence.Josh Kindell is a professional jet captain with five type ratings and experience flying some of the most advanced aircraft in business aviation. Currently captaining the Epic E1000 and typed in aircraft including the Falcon and Phenom series, he built Zephyr Aviation alongside the mentors who helped shape his own career.
Working with respected instructors and experienced DPEs to develop the training curriculum, Josh created a program designed to give aspiring pilots real world insight and a clear path into aviation.
Mya Neal is a third generation pilot from Zephyrhills, Florida whose passion for aviation began flying with her father at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. A graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with more than 2,000 flight hours including over 1,700 hours of instruction, she brings deep experience and professionalism to the cockpit.
Ryan Prendergast is an experienced aviation professional originally from Springfield, Ohio who discovered his passion for flying at a young age. A graduate of The Ohio State University’s aviation program, he holds type ratings in the Dassault Falcon 2000 Classic and Beechcraft King Air 350 and has extensive experience operating turbine and jet aircraft.
At Zephyr Aviation, Ryan mentors pilots transitioning into advanced aircraft, sharing real world insight to help them successfully move into turbine and jet operations.
Zephyr Aviation exists today through the vision and support of the Johnston Family Trust. A family with a deep connection to aviation and a belief in what it can make possible.
Their experience spans aircraft from the Cirrus Vision Jet and SR22 to the Epic, King Air, and Falcon, bringing firsthand perspective from across general, corporate, and professional aviation.
But their investment in Zephyr goes beyond aircraft.
It is an investment in education, opportunity, and the next generation of pilots. In building a place where aspiring aviators can learn from experienced professionals, train with purpose, and pursue aviation at the highest standard.
For the Johnston family, aviation is more than something to preserve. It is something worth passing forward.
Zephyrhills, Florida, boasts an ideal location with easy access to beautiful beaches, vibrant cities, and scenic outdoor destinations.
Surrounded by lush landscapes and warm weather, it offers the perfect setting for both flight training and outdoor adventures.