Aviation Programs
Are you looking for the thrill - the adventure - the prestige of an aviation career?
Serving students from all over the country, the University offers career-focused programs in aviation, aircraft maintenance, aviation business, and aviation management. When you begin one of CAU’s aviation and flight programs, it’s pretty clear from the start that you’re starting an exciting journey.
Turn your passion for aviation into a career. Request more info today and see why CAU is anything but average.
School of Aeronautics
B.S AERONAUTICS Bachelor's degree pilot program
- Bachelor’s degree flight training program
- Includes earning 6 certificates/ratings
- Fast-paced, year-round courses
- Duration: 3 years (approximate)
- 255 flight hours
- 188 quarter credits
- Eligible students receive a 500-hour reduction in FAA-mandated flight time for an air transport pilot (ATP)
A.S. AVIATION STUDIESAssociate's degree pilot program
- Associate’s degree flight training program
- Includes earning 4 certificates/ratings
- Fast-paced, year-round courses
- Duration: 1.8 years (approximate)
- 221 flight hours
- 111 quarter credits
- Eligible students receive a 250-hour reduction in FAA-mandated flight time for an air transport pilot (ATP)
- Ideal for those already holding an undergraduate degree
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY Prepare for a career in aircraft maintenance
Do you like working with your hands and solving technical challenges? Consider a career in aircraft maintenance. Keeping a fleet of aircraft running like clockwork requires qualified professionals with the training, skill and passion for aircraft maintenance.
- Learn the skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain aircraft
- Offered at Bakersfield campus only
- Duration: 17-22 months (approximate)
- On-campus student housing available
- Graduates receive 263-piece Sonic Tools toolkit, valued at $6,000
School Of Business
B.S. AVIATION BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
We’ll help you acquire valuable analytical and interpersonal skills desired by hiring managers in the aviation industry, increasing your employment potential. If you’re looking for a more business oriented aviation related career, it might be time to give our aviation business administration degree a shot.
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School Of Graduate Studies
MASTER OF AVIATION SCIENCE
As a technical aviation graduate program, the Master of Aviation Science (MAS) degree at California Aeronautical University is designed for those interested in elevating their skills and knowledge to move into leadership positions within the fields of airline and airport operations, logistics, and transportation safety. This course is offered 100% online.
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PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
INSTRUMENT PILOT RATING
COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT
MULTI-ENGINE RATING