California Aeronautical University (CAU) recently welcomed collegiate aviators from across the region as host of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region II SAFECON competition. Held at CAU’s Bakersfield campus, …
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Students will gain access to Boeing-developed resources focused on the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that support safe and effective flight operations. California Aeronautical University (CAU) today announced its collaboration …
Ohio – Aspiring pilots in Ohio have a new pathway to earn a university degree while completing flight training close to home. California Aeronautical University (CAU) has officially added Lunken …
Read More CAU Adds Third Reach Flight Center to Network: Lunken Flight Training Center in Ohio
A Milestone Year in Aviation: Celebrating Partnership, Legacy, and the Future of Flight 2026 marks a rare convergence of milestones across aviation—bringing together industry leadership, educational excellence, and historic innovation. …
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California Aeronautical University’s Flight Team has achieved a historic milestone, earning the program’s highest national finish to date at the 2026 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation …
An Aviation Safety Inspector, often called an ASI, is an aviation safety and regulatory professional who helps ensure that aircraft, airmen, operators, repair stations, manufacturers, and aviation organizations comply with …
Aircraft Sales is a specialized aviation career focused on helping individuals, businesses, flight schools, charter operators, airlines, government agencies, and aviation companies buy, sell, lease, or trade aircraft. This career …
An Airport Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation, safety, maintenance, compliance, staffing, customer service, and business performance of an airport. This role can exist at many levels, from …
An Airline Consultant is an aviation business advisor who helps airlines, airports, investors, aviation technology companies, and related organizations solve complex commercial, operational, financial, and strategic problems. Unlike an airline …
An Airline Manager is an aviation business and operations leader responsible for managing people, processes, performance, safety, customer service, compliance, and daily airline activity. This is a broad career title …
An Aviation Fleet Manager is responsible for managing a group of aircraft so they are safe, available, cost-effective, properly maintained, and aligned with an organization’s operational needs. In aviation, “Fleet …
Air Traffic Controller Career Guide Overview Air traffic controllers are the aviation professionals responsible for keeping aircraft safely separated in the air and on the ground. They coordinate takeoffs, landings, …
Preparing Next Generation of Aviation Professionals California Aeronautical University (CAU) proudly celebrated its 2026 graduating class on Saturday, June 6, honoring students who have completed rigorous training programs and are …
Bakersfield, CA – Kern High School District’s (KHSD) Regional Occupational Center (ROC) and Career Technical Education Center (CTEC), in partnership with California Aeronautical University (CAU), have successfully concluded the 2026 …
Director of Maintenance Career Guide: What They Do, Certifications, Salary, Employers, and Career Advancement A Director of Maintenance, often called a DOM, is the aviation professional responsible for leading an …
Aircraft Painter Career Guide: What They Do, Certifications, Salary, Employers, and Career Advancement Aircraft Painters are specialized aviation and aerospace professionals who prepare, paint, coat, and refinish aircraft surfaces. Their …
A&P Mechanic Career Guide: What They Do, Certifications, Salary, Employers, and Career Advancement An A&P Mechanic is one of the most recognized and important professionals in aviation maintenance. The title …
Avionics Technician Career Guide: What They Do, Certifications, Salary, Employers, and Career Advancement Avionics Technicians are specialized aviation maintenance professionals who install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair the electronic systems …
At six years old, Jesus Gallegos had the opportunity to sit in the captain’s seat of a Boeing 737 while travelling from Ontario, California to Mexico City with his family. …
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Career Guide: What They Do, Certifications, Salary, Employers, and Career Advancement Aviation Maintenance Technicians, often called AMTs, are the skilled professionals responsible for keeping aircraft safe, …