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Destination: Your Future
CAU is a modern aviation university and FAA Part 141 Flight School, offering aviation degree programs, aircraft maintenance training, and pilot certification programs to students from around the world.
Welcome To CAU
Do you daydream about a future where you’re the one in the cockpit, flying across the world? Maybe you have a knack for engines and love figuring out how they work. Or just maybe you get a thrill at the idea of moving planes and people through the sky as an aviation business professional. If any of these spark your curiosity, a career in aviation might be right for you.
Aviation schools are not all created equally. I’d like to personally invite you to learn about the programs CAU has to offer. Whether you’re interested in our pilot program, aviation maintenance or aviation management, you’ll figure out quickly that we’re different. More than just a pilot school, CAU is an aviation community. Our students don’t just pass tests and get degrees, they get the chance to go after their dream of an aviation career and actually have a lot of fun doing it! Our California and Arizona aviation school campuses and flight school training centers are designed to let students have the best of both worlds – the aviation training you need in a fun, supportive atmosphere that makes you forget this is school. The future doesn’t wait for you! Schedule your tour of our campus today and see why CAU’s flight school is anything but average.
-Matthew Johnston, President, California Aeronautical University
Our Immersive Aviation Campus
CAU’s main aviation school campus is connected to Bakersfield International Airport at Meadows Field in beautiful Southern California. With multiple airports nearby, flight school students get to experience exciting, hands-on training in a variety of flying conditions on a gorgeous, tree-lined campus. Campus features:
- 39,000 square foot flight center
- 32 shaded hangar ports
- Spacious 32,000 square foot hangar
- 168-room on-site student housing
- Recreation center with pool, gym and athletic courts
- On-site dining
Why Choose CAU?
Facilities
Tradition of Excellence
CAU was established from an institution that had been educating students for over 125 years in California. With a long history of helping students build real-world skills and life-long friendships, CAU’s on-airport locations throughout California and in Arizona provide a year-round, fast-paced learning environment that enables students to enter the pipeline for aviation careers in a shorter amount of time. This is the place where a tradition of excellence meets the next generation of aviation professionals. Find out what sets CAU’s flight training university apart from other aviation schools. Contact us today to learn more. MEET WITH ADMISSIONSWorld-Class Flight Training Center
At CAU, our flight training university features industry-relevant flight school training technology and equipment in a spacious, modern facility. Students receive stimulating hands-on training on flight simulators and aircraft in an exciting, realistic setting. At our California aviation school in Bakersfield, students enjoy an immersive aviation experience, with onsite housing and dining just steps from their flight training. Other amenities include a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, recreation center, and athletic courts. Let’s face it, aviation training at CAU is more than pencils and books. It’s the chance to chase your dream and achieve your career goals, all while enjoying the ride.
Locations
Serving students from all over the country, CAU offers on-airport locations throughout California and in Arizona. The University’s main campus in Bakersfield offers an immersive aviation experience, complete with student housing and on-campus dining. To better serve students in the Southwest, CAU also has a flight training campus located in the greater Phoenix area. And for more flexibility, CAU’s Flight Centers in Oxnard and San Diego offer the convenience of online courses and local flying.
Financial Aid & Tuition Reduction Opportunities
You've been thinking about enrolling, but the next question on your mind is "How will I afford it?" At CAU, we understand that each student has a unique situation, so finding the right financial aid plan for your aviation degree programs is essential. Financial aid is available to those who qualify and our financial aid coordinators will help you determine the best financial plan for your unique needs.
In addition, CAU offers a variety of tuition reduction opportunities including our Reaching New Heights Tuition Reduction Program. With this program, we are proud to award $10,000 in tuition reduction to eligible students. We are committed to assisting students with financial resources to pursue their dreams of a career in the aviation industry.
Career Advantages
Through the University’s strong partnerships with airlines, influential aviation organizations, and leaders in the aviation community, CAU graduates become a part of a larger aviation network and reap the benefits of these relationships, including direct access to several airline cadet programs. Our Graduate Services Department is available to help you find just the right opportunity for your aviation future, including job-placement assistance, job-lead development, and interview preparation. APPLY TODAYThe CAU Culture
The CAU student body is made up of a diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds from around the world, all with a passion for aviation. The fact is, being surrounded by people who share your interest in aviation makes your daily routine at our flight school a lot less ordinary. It’s this shared passion that brings it all together and makes up the CAU culture. A culture that encourages students to become all they can be and to be sure to have fun getting there.
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