Above All Aviation

Above All Aviation is a flight school, aircraft maintenance and charter company in Santa Barbara, California. The company is at 45 Hartley Place. The site says it is the only flight school in Santa Barbara with FAA certificated Part 141 training programs.

The site says the school has 12 airplanes, a full-motion flight simulator, and instructors with experience in more than 40 aircraft models. It offers flight training, aircraft rental, scholarships, summer camp and programs for international students.

The site describes a flying club. Members get access to a variety of aircraft and a clubhouse. Club pricing is based on tach time rather than the Hobbs meter.

The company offers scenic flight tours. The site says it offers the only FAA approved scenic flight tour in Santa Barbara. The tour is listed at $495.

The company has a full-service maintenance facility. The site says it handles aircraft maintenance for pilots and aircraft owners. The company says it is a Part 135 charter flight operator and offers charter flights.

The site lists results for 2025, including 5,500 flight hours, 28 solos and 27 private pilots. To date it lists 488 solos, 329 private pilots, 93 instrument pilots, 48 commercial pilots and 48 certified flight instructor ratings. It also lists eight airline transport pilot ratings.

The site says the company is a certificated and permitted commercial aeronautical services provider, not a non-profit organization. The flight school and rental number is 805-455-3575, and the maintenance number is 805-683-7500. The office is open seven days from 9 AM to 5 PM. The site also has a scheduling page, a careers page and a page for resources for pilots. It links to Facebook and Instagram.