Our Story

I didn't set out to build a flight school. I set out to finish something I started years ago.

I first learned to fly at Daniel Webster College, where I studied Flight Operations and soloed for the first time. I loved it, but flying wasn't going to be my career, so I put it down for a while.

In January of 2026, I found my way to Westerly State Airport and started training with Jace. Something clicked, and my drive to finish what I'd started became undeniable.

Not long after, Jace stepped away from the business he'd built. I had a choice: let something good come to an end, or carry it forward. I chose to build on the foundation he had already laid. Westerly Aero is that foundation, honored and built upon.

Welcome to Westerly Aero. Let's fly.

— Jessica Power, Owner, Westerly-Aero

Aviation Is All Jessica Has Known

I'm Jessica Power, owner of Westerly Aero. My path to this point wasn't a straight line, and I think that's exactly why I understand what our students need.

I bring nearly three decades in aviation to this work, from aircraft sales and acquisitions to avionics sales & marketing with companies like Avidyne, FreeFlight Systems, and L3, National Association of Flight Instructors, to running my own aviation marketing company, Power Aviation Strategies, since 2017. I've also partnered with Westerly High School to bring AOPA's STEM curriculum to students using RedBird flight simulators.

I've called Westerly home since 2015, and I'm a member of Women in Aviation International, the Aircraft Electronics Association, NBAA, EAA, and Rhode Island Pilots Association. At Westerly Aero, you'll get clear and concise instruction, a solid plan, and an instructor who is as invested in your progress as you are.  We are on this journey together. Let's Fly.

Meet Your Instructor

Hannah Reams — Certified Flight Instructor

Born and raised in Stonington, Connecticut, Hannah began her flight training at Part 61 schools and earned her private pilot certificate right here in Westerly. She continued her training at ATP Flight School in Florida before returning to the community where she first became a pilot.

Now an instructor at Westerly Aero, Hannah helps students pursue their own aviation goals while working toward a professional flying career in jets or airliners. Her journey from local student to instructor gives her a personal connection to the school and the students beginning their training here.