News - Skyward Dream: JEDAIR Aviation Takes Flight at Orange Municipal Airport

Nestled in the open skies of Orange Municipal Airport, an inspiring aviation endeavor is ready to soar as 25-year-old John Gorgoglione welcomes aspiring pilots to JEDAIR Aviation. Gorgoglione, a certified flight instructor, has harnessed his love for flying and dissatisfaction with profit-driven flight schools to create a venture focused on true student success. With a modest operation featuring a Diamond DA 40 and support from his family, Gorgoglione's mission is deeply personal and rooted in a lifelong passion for aviation. 'I've always known I was meant to be a pilot. Even as a child gazing at airplanes, my path was clear,' Gorgoglione reflects. Influenced greatly by a family friend and JetBlue captain during high school, he pursued his ambitions at the University of North Dakota, where he obtained his pilot license in 2019. His journey included a brief respite from aviation, during which he explored other careers but was continually drawn back to the thrill of flying. Re-energized in 2023, Gorgoglione committed himself to re-entering the skies, earning comprehensive ratings and embracing the role of an instructor. For him, the allure of aviation lies in its ever-changing challenges and the excitement it brings each day. As Gorgoglione puts it, 'Flying is never monotonous; weather and airspace challenges ensure every flight is unique.' Operating under principles of integrity, JEDAIR Aviation is positioned as a beacon for those disillusioned by commercial flight schools focused solely on profit. Gorgoglione emphasizes tailored experiences for his students, requiring an average of 75 hours of rigorous training, encompassing both cockpit practice and ground schooling in vital areas such as aerodynamics and navigation. Aspiring pilots can access more details at jedairaviation.com or contact JEDAIR Aviation at 978-219-4439. Through this venture, Gorgoglione hopes to instill in others the sense of wonder and dedication that has continually lifted him skyward.