About Us

Brandon J. Gardner - Owner, FAA Gold Seal CFI/CFII/MEI

Brandon Gardner developed a passion for aviation at the age of 12 after taking flight in a Mooney M20J as part of a program between the Boy Scouts of America and the EAA Young Eagles. Since then, his dream was to become a professional pilot.

Brandon is a graduate of The University of Central Florida’s College of Business Administration with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. He began flying at Orlando Executive Airport where he obtained all of his pilot certificates and ratings, and where he continues to call home. In 2019, Brandon founded Premier Flight Solutions, which quickly developed into one of Orlando’s top flight training institutions and aircraft management companies.

Brandon is a four-time AOPA Distinguished Flight Instructor Award Winner, FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor, a Bahamas Private Flying Ambassador, a NAFI Master CFI, and was named AOPA’s Best Flight Instructor in the Southern United States in 2023. He is an active member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA), Seaplane Pilots Association (SPA), National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), American Bonanza Society (ABS), Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (COPA), Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Malibu M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (MMOPA), Mercy Flight Southeast (Angel Flight) and the Central Florida Business Aviation Association (CFBAA).

Meet our professional pilots

Adam R. Martin, CFI/CFII

Adam’s love for aviation blossomed in elementary school when his family relocated to Hickam AFB, Hawaii. For four years, Adam lived across the street from the flight line where he got to watch planes come and go all day long.

Adam is a two-time graduate of The Florida State University with Bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Finance. He began his flying career in the midst of his studies. In 2009, Adam moved to Orlando and earned his Masters of Business Administration from The University of Central Florida. He later went on to earn the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

While living in Orlando, Adam decided to chase his dream of flying professionally. He loves sharing the joys of flight with others, and he is most looking forward to sharing his love of flying with his son.

Jhonny M. Diaz, CFI/CFII

Since childhood, Jhonny has always been fascinated by aviation and space, and his biggest dream was to someday become a pilot. Jhonny graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, and a Masters degree in Engineering Management. In addition to flying, Jhonny also works as an engineer for Siemens Energy.

Jhonny began flying professionally in 2015. The same hard work, dedication, and excitement he put into his training is the same work that he puts into the clients he has the privilege to working with. His goal as a CFI is to make flight training fun, safe, and effective. Lastly, his passion for aviation drives him to cultivate an exceptional experience for his clients.

Tom Wimsatt, CFI/CFII/ATP

Tom’s love of aviation began at a very young age. From early adolescence, he dreamed of someday becoming a professional pilot.

Tom graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. After spending years working in the corporate setting as a Financial Advisor, Tom decided to pursue flying professionally full time.

Tom has been flight instructing at Premier Flight Solutions since the company’s very beginning. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, a CL-65 type rating, and is currently a Airbus A320/321 First Officer at JetBlue Airways.