General Aviation Excellence at Aurora State Airport
Willamette Aviation is located at the Aurora State Airport in Aurora, Oregon, about 20 miles south of downtown Portland.
Founded in 1996, our company offers FAA-regulated flight training, aircraft maintenance, and community events.
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Full-Service Flight School & FBO
Training, rental, maintenance, and fuel in one location.
Experienced Certified Flight Instructors
Professional instruction from your first flight to checkride.
Located at Aurora State Airport (KUAO)
Convenient access in the Willamette Valley.
How Flight Training Works – Your Path to Becoming a Pilot
Discovery Flight
Fly with an instructor and experience what learning to fly is really like.
Flight Training
Structured lessons combining flight, ground school, and simulator training.
Certificate
Progress from solo to checkride and earn your pilot certificate.
Discovery Flights
A discovery flight is a hands-on introduction to flying. You’ll fly the aircraft with a certified instructor and experience what flight training is really like—no commitment required
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Learn to Fly
Everything you need to start your journey toward becoming a pilot.
Maintenance
Professional aircraft maintenance services at Aurora State Airport.
Flight Training
Structured flight and ground training from first lesson to checkride.
Fuel
Convenient fueling services for visiting and based aircraft.
Aircraft Rental
Well-maintained aircraft available for qualified pilots.
Events
Seminars, gatherings, and aviation community events.
Why Train at Willamette Aviation
Experienced Instructors
Short sentence about CFIs, professionalism, safety-first culture.
Well-Maintained Aircraft
Mention in-house maintenance, reliability, and safety.
Structured Training Path
Clear path from discovery flight → certificate → proficiency.
Based at Aurora State Airport (KUAO)
Local advantage, airspace, accessibility.
Trusted by Student Pilots Across the Willamette Valley
We have been training pilots since 1996 with a ⭐️ 4.6 on Google. Willamette Aviation is a Part 141 & 61 school with a strong community presence.
“Absolutely magical experience! Floating above the landscape in total silence was both peaceful and unforgettable.” – Google Review
Learn from Experienced, Certified Flight Instructors
Our FAA-certified flight instructors are highly experienced professionals delivering structured, Part 141-approved training with a strong emphasis on safety, consistency, and student success.
Train in Well-Maintained, Reliable Aircraft
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Flight Training at Aurora State Airport (KUAO)
Willamette Aviation is located at the Aurora State Airport in Aurora, Oregon, about 20 miles south of downtown Portland.
Founded in 1996, our company offers FAA-regulated flight training, aircraft maintenance, and community events.
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Contact Willamette Aviation at Aurora State Airport
Have questions about flight training, discovery flights, aircraft rental, or services at Aurora State Airport? Our team is happy to help.