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Gelsey Lozano

Captain at Wonderful Aviation

CAU Accomplishments: My proudest achievements are twofold: having my family present for my first-ever solo flight and flying my mom in a private jet as a captain. These moments were not just milestones in my career; they were deeply personal experiences that underscored the importance of family support in my journey. Sharing my passion for flying with my loved ones made those achievements even more special.

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Guidance from Alum

"Do it tired. Do it scared. Just do it. Sacrifice a few years of comfort for decades of freedom."

Academic Program

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

Success Journey

Aug '19 Enrolled at CAU

Hired as CFI at CAU.

Graduated from CAU

Hired at Wonderful Aviation

Future Hopes

Focus on continuous self-improvement and strive to be better than I was yesterday.

Read Story

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20 Under 40: Gelsey Diandra Lozano

Read more on Bakersfield.com

Certificates Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)

**Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Ratings Earned

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

**CAU prepares students for the ATP certificate; the ATP itself is issued only by the FAA. Students younger than 23 or who have obtained fewer than 1,500 hours are eligible for the ATP with restrictions (Learn more about the R-ATP).

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