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START YOUR AVIATION CAREER!

In our aviation degree program, you’ll learn flight fundamentals from CAU's instructors on our own fleet. We know you’re ready to fly. With CAU, you can enter fast-paced, structured year-round courses, meaning you can graduate in about three years.

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As a student in the bachelor’s in aeronautics degree program at CAU, you’ll become proficient in the areas of understanding federal regulations, weather, aerodynamics, crew resource management principles, and various aviation topics including modern aircraft technology.

Along with earning an aviation degree, students also earn six certificates and ratings, including private pilot, instrument rated pilot, commercial pilot, certified flight instructor, and certified flight instructor instrument. These industry certifications can give you a wider range of employment options to choose from upon graduation.

BACHELORS IN AERONAUTICS DEGREE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

FLY IN THE FIRST TERM

Fly in the First Term - CAU

Students begin flying and accumulating flight hours in their first term of school. Earn your degree in about three years!

INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING


At CAU, students are trained on a one-on-one, first-name basis with faculty. All instruction is provided on our own fleet that includes Cessna aircraft, one of the world's leading training aircraft.

DIRECT PATHWAY TO CFI Positions


CAU has partnered with several regional airlines to create opportunities for their aviation students, many of which include a direct pathway to the airline’s cadet program.

FINANCIAL AID & TUITION REDUCTIONS


As an accredited institution, CAU offers financial aid, tuition reduction awards, and veteran benefits, including the GI Bill®, to those who qualify.

FINANCIAL AID AT CAU

While the decision to apply can be an intimidating process, we want you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the flight! CAU’s staff of professionals are ready to help you find out if you’re eligible for financial aid assistance to meet the cost of education.

Every student’s situation is unique, so finding the right financial aid plan for aviation school is important. Financial aid is available to those who qualify and CAU’s financial services coordinators will help you determine what the best financial plan is for your specific situation. CAU is also VA approved to accept veteran educational benefits towards your aviation education.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AERONAUTICS DEGREE

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

AVIATION CONCEPTS AND AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Your exciting journey into the world of piloting begins with gaining confidence in the fundamentals. Here, you will obtain knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and gain exposure to the information contained in the Airman’s Information Manual (AIM).

Your skills in aeronautical decision-making (ADM) will be enhanced, and you will understand how to best utilize Air Traffic Control (ATC) services. Participation in flight simulations will provide you with the opportunity to apply knowledge of Threat Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS) and Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) procedures. By the end of this section, you will be speaking the lingo of a pilot.

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PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL FLIGHT

This action-packed section of your studies provides you with the knowledge necessary to pass both the private and commercial pilot practical examinations, and to obtain the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane, Single-Engine, and rating. Radio communications, airport signs and lighting, and traffic sequencing knowledge will be acquired.

ADM skills will provide you with the ability to conduct weather analyses and perform balance calculations. Knowledge of Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) hazard alerts will be applied, and you will learn how to navigate through equipment malfunctions. Procedures for high-altitude flights, landings, takeoffs, and performance maneuvers will be outlined. Additionally, you will gain knowledge of advanced technology, high-speed aeronautics, and the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) in navigation.

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AVIATION AERODYNAMICS AND TECHNOLOGY

These courses entice physicists and tech enthusiasts, alike. Here, you will be exposed to the latest advances in avionics technology, while gaining an understanding of the physical principles of flight.

Students study airplane aerodynamics, including the factors which affect performance, stability, and control. You will also explore special flight conditions, stall/spin awareness and recovery, and commercial aircraft designs. The theories behind various engine designs will be covered, focusing on advanced aerodynamics, the science of engine operation, and aircraft performance in both normal and abnormal conditions. Tech buffs will be excited to learn about the G1000 avionics navigational system.

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

During these courses, your management skills take flight as you learn about the various aspects of airline operations. Major areas of the industry, such as ground, technical, flight, and economics are covered.

Students gain understanding of strategy, marketing, human resource development, finances, and asset management, as well as becoming proficient in Accident Prevention Program Management through implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS).

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CREW INSTRUCTOR AND CREW MANAGEMENT

A commercial pilot wouldn’t get far without a crew, and the world will always need new pilots. This course section provides a dual focus of preparing you to both manage a crew, and to instruct others in the art of piloting.

You will gain insight into Crew Resource Management (CRM) procedures, and you will also learn how to anticipate the Chain of Events which occur during aircraft accidents. You will utilize your own experiences of conducting flights as you learn to instruct and assess others during student simulations. As you practice on the ground and in the air, you will prepare to pass the Certified Flight Instructor Rating Practical Test.

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CAREER OUTLOOK

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree program, once they complete the training and required flight hours, can work for airlines, cargo carriers, tour and charter operators, flight schools, and in a variety of other organizations.

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Program Offered

*hybrid program including online courses

*GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.