Welcome To PABC
We’re here to support YOU
and other high school and college students,
and military veterans
who want to become professional pilots.
PABC is also here to support your school’s
faculty and student instructors
that will prepare you to enter this
awesome and highly diverse career field.
While most students want to fly for airlines,
there are several other excellent career paths
you may also want to explore,
especially during your early years in this industry.
Fishing, Hunting
Wilderness Adventures
Rescue &
Law Enforcement
Short Haul
Air Freight
PABC is registered in the U.S. as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charity dedicated to
improving the quality of training delivered to aspiring professional pilots.
Phone: +1 832-385-4632 PO Box 58250, Houston, TX 77258 US Central Time
As you progress, you may also want to check into
Business, Corporate, Charter & Private Flight Operations
and the following aviation organizations:
NBAA AOPA FSF NetJets, FlexJet, VistaJet and others
The University Aviation Association (UAA) and
the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
ensure that their high school, college & university flight programs
meet the highest academic, safety and operational standards
for the courses they offer.
Note to Self re $$$
Most 4-year colleges & universities that offer flight programs
urge their students to become FAA Certified Flight Instructors
(CFI’s) during their Junior year.
When CFIs complete their course, they can become
the ground and flight Instructors for the next class of students,
and be paid for BOTH: their flight and ground school instruction,
while building the flight time needed to qualify for even better paying jobs.
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PABC only works with high schools,
2-year & 4-year colleges & university flight programs
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What you should know about
Flight Laboratories & PABC Tests
Most Flight Labs look something like this,
with PC’s or tablets built-in to stations that students can used for research,
general studies and the school’s exams for each course you take.
The Labs are also used to conduct PABC Knowledge tests.
- The tests are like the FAA’s Instrument and Commercial exams.
- They contain 116 test questions.
- Must be completed within 90 minutes.
- Typically, you’ll only take one (1) PABC test each year.
The Labs are also used to conduct PABC Knowledge tests.
More About PABC Tests
- Faculty and flight instructors will be eligible to serve as
paid Proctors and/or Support Staff for PABC testing events. - Our PABC Proctors’ Handbook is in development and will describe
relevant duties, responsibilities, pay rates and other details.
- Faculty and flight instructors will be eligible to serve as
More About PABC Tests
PABC’s tests will cover the FAA’s 22 Aircrew Certification Standards (ACS)
Each Student’s Test Results:
Are PRIVATE and are only released to that individual.
Pilots CAN share their results with others, if they wish to do so.
If a school is testing more than 120 students per day:
It may take more than one day to announce the scores.
Scores will be released for everyone on the same day.
• Program Managers receive a copy of PABC’s class average scores in each
of the 22 topics, to show which subjects are best vs. least understood.
• Scores are shown from right to left, with the BEST understood topics on
the RIGHT side of the form, and the LEAST understood on the LEFT.
ATTITUDE – APTITUDE – FITNESS - MOTIVATION & FUNDING
5 Keys to a Successful Flying Career
• Can you pass the FAA’s Class 1 medical requirements?
• Are you willing to study, sweat and sacrifice to pursue this career?
• Are you a “team player” who works well with others?
• When you encounter problems, how do you deal with them?
• Do you have a reasonable plan to pay for your course(s)?
If you’re a firm YES on the above questions,
the airlines could be an IDEAL career for you.
- If all you lack is MONEY . . .
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- Are you open to consider flying in the military?
- If YES, and if you’re in high school or college:
Would you consider joining:
A full-time, active-duty branch of the US military as a pilot?
or
An ROTC program at a 2-year high school or 4-year college, or
A National Guard or Reserve Unit of the:Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard?
• The above options could qualify you to:
Fly part or all of a full military flight career, or
Fly In the Guard or Reserve part-time and
Fly a regular schedule for your airline• Thanks for your interest in PABC and Best Wishes for YOUR career
You can reach our website at: [email protected]
Phone: +1 832-385-4632 PO Box 58250, Houston, TX 77258 US Central Time
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- If all you lack is MONEY . . .
Fly part or all of a full military flight career, or
Fly In the Guard or Reserve part-time and
Fly a regular schedule for your airline