Reach Flight Centers

As more and more aspiring aviators train to become pilots, how are you going to stand out from the crowd – a crowd that most likely has the same certificates and ratings as you?

In an industry where time and seniority matters, Reach is designed for optimal efficiency and offers students the faster track to aviation careers.

Competitive Advantage
A degree is a competitive advantage. Students can stand out as a candidate in an ever-evolving, competitive industry.

Flight Time-Savings*
Eligible students can qualify for a restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certification and only need 1,000 hours for the flight hour requirement. Candidates without a bachelor’s degree typically need 1,500 hours for their ATP. That's a savings of 500 flight hours.

Fly for Airlines at 21*
By earning a degree from CAU, eligible students can qualify to fly for the airlines at only 21 years old with 1,000 hours. Without a degree, candidates can qualify for a R-ATP at age 21 but they’ll need 1,500 hours. Typically, without the reduced hours a degree offers, it is more difficult to earn 1,500 flight hours by age 21 to qualify for a R-ATP. That typically means CAU students can fly for airlines up to 2 years sooner. That extra time helps build seniority faster - which impacts where, when, and what you fly.

In addition to partnered airlines, CAU students may qualify for commercial pilot positions with other aviation organizations upon completing the required flight-hour requirements. Graduates have been hired by a wide range of employers, including

• major and regional airlines
• cargo carriers
• charter companies
• emergency medical services

Employers include: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Avelo Airlines, SkyWest, NetJets, PlaneSense, PSA, Horizon Air, Goodyear, Apollo MedFlight, and Air Transport International.