Deer Valley Flight School

Live in Deer Valley and interested in pursuing an aviation degree at a local flight school? Imagine training to become a pilot in an area where the sky is clear and visibility is high nearly all the time. This is what you can find at CAU Phoenix.

In 2021, California Aeronautical University (CAU) opened its Phoenix training center to serve the communities of Deer Valley and beyond. Aside from having consistent flight conditions, CAU offers flight training degree programs where you can earn an aviation degree while also earning up to 6 certificates and ratings. This can give you what you need to kick off your career as a pilot.

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There are multiple degree programs offered at CAU Phoenix that Deer Valley residents can choose from, though each is slightly different. These programs include:

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

• 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 towards a restricted airline transport pilot certificate (R-ATP)

 

Associate of Science in Aviation Studies

The A.S. in Aviation Studies program is offered in either fixed-wing and rotorcraft. Below is an overview of each:

The fixed-wing associate’s degree flight training program offers:

• The ability to earn 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 towards a restricted airline transport pilot certificate (R-ATP)
• Ideal for those already holding an undergraduate degree

The rotorcraft associate’s degree helicopter flight training program offers:

• The ability to earn 4 certificates/ratings
• Fast-paced, year-round courses
• Duration: 1.8 years (approximate)
• 178 flight hours (min)
• 111 quarter credits

All classes and flight training are taught by certified instructors from the CAU faculty. And all hands-on training utilizes CAU’s own fleet of aircraft.

If there are other areas of aviation you are interested in, consider looking into the main campus of California Aeronautical University.

There is much excitement around getting FAA Part 141 approval for CAU Phoenix, but why? What is it all about — and what does it mean for you?

In order to receive this approval, CAU had to meet strict regulations which signify that our university has a structured flight training curriculum, training facility, and flight instructors. Students can count on receiving high-quality instruction at every turn.

How FAA Part 141 benefits our students: 

Fixed-wing pilot students without a bachelor’s degree generally need 1,500 flight hours and must be at least 23 years old to be eligible for an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate. However, thanks to Part 141 approval, eligible CAU graduates can qualify for a restricted ATP (R-ATP) with only 1,000 flight hours and a lower age of 21 years old.

As a result, CAU graduates can move forward with their aviation careers much sooner.