Trade Winds Aviation
About Trade Winds Aviation
Trade Winds Aviation trains pilots at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, a two-runway field with a practice area in the hills just minutes away. Students follow the official Cessna training program and set their own pace as they progress through lessons in cross-country flight, night flying, and navigation augmented by practical flight sessions and online training. When not guiding pupils through the valley’s consistently clear skies, the staff help maintain Trade Winds’ fleet of Cessna aircraft, many of which have features such as autopilot, GPS maps, and spare comms for absent-minded skywriters.
Come Fly With Us!
Located at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) in San Jose, Trade Winds Aviation offers access to a fleet of Cessna aircraft for flight training, proficiency building, and personal flying throughout the Bay Area.
Whether you want to just learn to fly for fun, are aspiring to have a professional career in aviation, or are already a pilot looking to rent aircraft for business or leisure, we offer the most affordable path to learn how to fly.
Whether you’re continuing your flight training, staying current, or simply looking for more opportunities to fly, Trade Winds Aviation offers membership and aircraft rental options at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV). Explore your membership options, aircraft availability, and everything you need to get started.
Trade Winds Aviation offers access to a variety of aircraft at Livermore Municipal Airport (KLVK), supporting everything from initial flight training and proficiency building to advanced and personal flying. Explore the current fleet to find an aircraft that fits your experience and aviation goals.
Flying well requires more than time in the air. Trade Winds Aviation offers ground instruction, proficiency discussions, and community events that help pilots build their knowledge, stay current, and connect with fellow aviators. Explore upcoming classes and events at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV).
Nationally Honored Flight School
Many people have a desire to fly, but very few make it all the way into our group of certificated pilots. The AOPA Flight Training Excellence Awards, brought to you by Flight Training magazine, will recognize and celebrate those who provide a customer experience that supports student pilots and facilitates their entry into all aspects of the aviation community.
The award recipients will be named from the results of the 2016 Flight Training Poll. The Poll is based on AOPA’s extensive research into the optimal flight training experience and focuses on four key factors:
- Educational quality
- Customer focus
- Community
- Information sharing.
Vision
We live what we believe in and want to share with others.
Our business is one of high standards that helpothers improve the quality of their life.
Mission Statement
Our most important standards are around the services we deliver:
We deliver what we promise
on time, dependably and accurately
We genuinely care
and are concerned about our customer’s complete satisfaction with the outcome of our services
Prompt service is a given
and strive to avoid firefighting by pro-actively monitoring and addressing the changing needs of our customers
We go the extra mile for our customers!
We want to instill a sense of trust
through being ethical and honest, not just technically competent
We hire positive and enthusiastic individuals
who share our desire to deliver exceptional service
We are human too.
Call us out if we slip up on our standards
What Is a Cessna Pilot Center?
A Cessna Pilot Center (CPC) is a specially selected flight school that represents top-quality, professional flight training. You’d have to look long and hard to find schools this good. Each CPC has state-of-the-art training facilities incorporating the only integrated flight-training system available.
CPCs also have clean, quiet study areas and classrooms, and new aircraft with strict maintenance requirements and modern components.
Cessna Pilot Centers are associated with The Cessna Aircraft Company and Cessna ensures that they maintain the standards that have helped Cessna remain successful for over 75 years. Cessna requires all CPCs to excel in customer service and to be well-trained, professional instructors. They’re able to answer your questions and provide guidance throughout your aviation adventure, from discovery flight through buying your first airplane.
Aircraft Maintenance
As an authorized Cessna Service Center, Trade Winds Aviation enjoys full factory support for all Cessna aircraft, including direct access to technical representatives, service publications, and genuine Cessna parts.
Our high-quality maintenance team has extensive experience in most Cessna, Piper, Beech, and Mooney single and multi-engine aircraft.
Our experienced staff of Authorized Inspectors and A&P mechanics has over 75 years of combined experience. As pilots ourselves, we understand the importance of providing reliable, hassle free maintenance and personalized service.
Whatever your needs Trade Winds Aviation looks forward to providing the service you deserve and the quality you have been looking for.
Shop Services
- Annual Inspections
- Pre-Purchase Inspections
- Insurance Quotes and Repair
- Sheet Metal Work
- Engine Changes, Cylinder Changes
- Landing Gear, Tires, Brakes
- AD Compliance
- Oxygen service
- Propeller dynamic balance
- Parts Sales
- STC upgrades
- Aircraft Rigging
- Airframe Electrical
- Aircraft Weighing Service
- Service Bulletin compliance
- Unusual upgrades and repairs requiring FAA field approval, DER contracting
Visit us
Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) — San Jose, California
Part of American Flight Schools
Trade Winds Aviation is licensed to use the American Flight Schools mark and logo as part of the American Flight Schools family with 5 locations to serve you!