Matthew Johnston 
If you are ready to start flight training, you may know that various paths and options are open. Before listing the benefits of in-house aviation training, let’s define that term – what does it mean? What Is In-House Aviation Training? In-house aviation training means logging your flight hours at the same place you are doing …
Deciding to go to flight training school can be very exciting. Numerous universities and colleges offer aviation instruction programs where you can earn your pilot certifications, including instrument ratings and more. Some, like CAU, even provide the opportunity to study for your bachelor’s degree at the same time. If you have determined that you want …
Jet planes are powerful machines that can travel above the clouds, reaching incredible heights and faraway destinations. But they may only take to the skies with proper care, maintenance, and continual safety checks. Before an airplane leaves the ground, an experienced Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) must ensure that it is inspected, routinely maintained, and serviced. …
An Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) is a job within the aviation industry that can be very rewarding. There may be a common misconception that this position is only about fixing airplanes at an airport – without much versatility. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Becoming an AMT opens up many different career paths within …
When people think about aircraft maintenance technicians, they usually picture men in coveralls. It is similar to pilots but with different uniforms. These are stereotypes, of course, yet it is statistically more common to see a male pilot or a male aviation mechanic. Historically, men have filled those roles. Facts are facts, whether it is …
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential in every industry, and the aviation industry is no exception. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the recent numbers don’t look good. For aircraft pilots and flight engineers in 2021, there were 5.3% women, 3.9% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, and 6.1% Hispanic/Latino. Breaking through …
Being a pilot may be the most well-known career in the aviation industry, but it is not the only one. Several people fill various roles to make sure all passengers and crew have a safe and pleasurable flight experience. Most of them work behind the scenes – including aircraft maintenance technicians. Aviation maintenance is an …
Knowing the main reasons students fail their checkride, along with careful preparation, goes a long way to avoiding potential checkride errors on test day. Let’s review some of the most common trouble spots and how to avoid them. Preparing for your checkride is similar to preparing for a final exam: it is not something you …
It was Amelia Earhart, the famous aviator, who said, “I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty, and I need no other flight to convince me that the reason flyers fly, whether they know it or not, is the esthetic appeal of flying.” The aesthetic appeal of flying has …
The safest aircraft are those that are maintained regularly. Some airplanes require constant maintenance just to be considered airworthy. However, as with a car, waiting until something breaks is not an effective way to keep it in optimal condition. Implementing a proactive cycle to keep the aircraft running safely and smoothly is much better: upkeep …
Learning to fly a plane with one engine takes a lot of skill and practice. Most pilots begin their flight training in a single-engine aircraft. In general, single-engine airplanes are used in aviation schools to train students for their private pilot through their commercial certificates (and sometimes even certified flight instructor training). Once you are …
If you dream of surfing the blue skies above for a living, aviation hiring opportunities are trending up. Whether you prefer to view the skyline from the pilot’s seat or to observe the horizon from the ground, there is a multitude of careers in aviation to choose from. As an ever-growing industry, one can find …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) returns to air shows and other events to pay tribute and honor aviation with the tribute aircraft. As in years past, the University has been touring California and neighboring states to promote aviation awareness to the next generation. CAU teams up with crowd-thrilling aerobatic pilot Vicky Benzing and brings the crowd-favorite …
One of the many ways to start a career in the aviation industry is to be a certified flight instructor (CFI). An excellent way to hone your talents, gain experience, and build up hours in your logbook is to teach others the art and joy of flight. Instructing others also enhances your own knowledge of …
A wide variety of professional opportunities are available for those with an aviation degree. Aeronautical school is a great place to begin your education for your aviation profession, including careers as an airline pilot, aircraft mechanic, or air traffic controller. Depending on the degree, other career paths could include science and technology, engineering, teaching, business …
Do you dream about traveling the world as a pilot? Are you still fascinated with watching airplanes take off and land? Most pilots have been interested in aviation from a young age and are passionate about flying. Many professional aviators still remember the nervous excitement from when they were starting flight school and how valuable …
Few professions require flight logbooks, especially ones that are still mainly book-style, made of paper, and need handwritten signatures (not done electronically). But as a pilot, keeping logbooks is critical to tracking your flight training and aviation growth, including hours flown in specific aircraft and the number of landings. It may be challenging at first …
Kicking off another season of family-friendly baseball, the Bakersfield Train Robbers announced they will return to the field and begin regular season play on Thursday, May 26th. They’ll open their 2022 season, hosting the Wasco Reserve at 7:45 pm. To commemorate opening day, California Aeronautical University (CAU) will conduct a flyover over the ballpark before …
Recent statistics on the projected employment trends for aviation maintenance careers show faster-than-average growth. As a result, interest levels are rising for aircraft maintenance technician training programs in this industry. There could be bright futures in preventing aviation accidents for those passionate about air-transportation safety, who also possess mechanical abilities and are willing to learn. …
Ensuring the operational safety of aircraft is a top priority for a pilot as well as an air traffic controller. Since the introduction of modern aviation safety equipment like runway status lights (RWSL) to avoid runway incursions, the installed precautionary hardware on the aircraft (in addition to security upgrades in the airports) has substantially improved. There are, however, …