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Who We Are.
Professional Aeronautics Academy (PAA) is an aviation training school driven to raise the standard of flight training to a level of quality usually reserved for Institutions of Higher Education. Our organization aims to empower our graduates to become competent and successful members of the aviation workforce and to promote aviation safety through education. Quality in training and student success are the defining characteristics of our academy culture. "Non scholae sed vitae discimus". Learn not for the teacher, but for life.
Where We Are.
Corporate Headquarters and Leesville Flight Training Center
Leesville City Airport c/o Professional Aeronautics Academy, LLC
424 Airport Road, Building 2
Leesville, LA 71446
1 (888) 477-2593
Conroe Flight Training Center
Lone Star Executive Airport c/o Professional Aeronautics Academy, LLC
5016 Central Parkway Hangar 17D
Conroe, TX 77304
West Virginia Flight Training Center
Huntington Tri-State Airport c/o Professional Aeronautics Academy, LLC
1449 County Route 3/1
Huntington, WV 25704
What We Do.
We operate a fleet of Cessna 172R/S, 172RG, and Piper Seminole aircraft to provide students with the best flight training experience available. We work tirelessly to stay current with respect to student and industry needs and consider ourselves to be the future leaders of the flight training industry. Simply put, we wont settle for second best and will always strive to be the best in our industry with respect to student training, employee welfare, and community evolvement. Rise above your expectations!
What We Value.
Structure
- Formal Instructor Training and Indoctrination Programs
- Standardized Training Procedures Throughout the Entire System
- Detailed Course Syllabi and Training Course Outlines
- Monthly Safety Meetings and Semi-Annual Safety Seminars
- Formal Ground School Courses
Professionalism
- A Strong Belief In a Team Concept
- Company Personnel have aviation career experience
- Standardized Instructor Pilot Training Program (IPTP)
- Aircraft Maintained to FAA Standards
- Detailed Company Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Company promotes individual professional development
Integrity
- Always Do What's Right. Legally, Morally, and Ethically.
- We Promote Honesty and Loyalty Throughout Our Operations
- Always Striving to Rise Above Standard Expectations
- Equal Opportunity Employer and High Ethical Standards.
- Not Afraid To Admit Mistakes
What We're Like.
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Safety is our #1 priority.
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Founded by U.S. military veterans and proudly supports our nations troops.
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We have high minimum flight experience requirements for our flight instructors.
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Deeply rooted respect for our nation's veterans and military members.
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A strong belief that academic excellence is the core foundation for a professional aviator.
What We're Proud Of.
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In 2009, we worked tirelessly to become one of the first schools to be a part of a military tuition assistance program under Title 14 CFR Part 61 which was a demonstration of our commitment to excellence in training and our tireless work ethic. |
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In August 2010, we started to build the framework for what would become a collegiate partnership with Mountwest Community and Technical College in West Virginia, which brought the A.A.S degree program online in the Summer of 2011 and allows us to share our passion for higher education with our students. |
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In 2009 and 2010 we proved highly successful with a 100% first time student success rate for all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) practical examinations at the Private, Instrument, and Commercial pilot levels. Q1 and Q2 of 2011 has shown the same incredible results for first time pass rates. |
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We have the most robust safety program in our class and an immaculate safety record to prove it. We eat, breathe, and sleep safety in our daily operations and we refuse to wait for an accident to happen before we take preventative measures. |
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In 2009, over 70% of our student population had some form of military service, with the U.S. Army making up a large percentage of that number. We're committed to serving the men and women of our military and have no shame in publicly acknowledging that fact. Support our troops! |
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In 2011, we received recognition from the Army Community Service team for our participation in their community programs, most notably the Teen Job Fair program which provides job assistance to the children of deployed soldiers. Support our troops! |
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In 2010, we started the Rise Above! scholarship program which offers partial scholarships to deserving individuals for both flight and ground training. We gave out our first scholarship in December of 2010 and we're committed to providing at least 3 partial scholarships each year starting in 2012. Rise Above! |
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