WE'D LOVE TO SHOW YOU WHAT CAU IS ALL ABOUT!
Welcome to California Aeronautical University
Turn Your Passion for Aviation Into a Career
Do you daydream about a future where you’re the one in the cockpit, flying across the world? Maybe you have a knack for engines and love figuring out how they work. Or just maybe you get a thrill at the idea of moving planes and people through the sky from the inside of a flight tower. If any of these spark your curiosity, a career in aviation might be right for you.
Aviation schools are not all created equally. I’d like to personally invite you to learn about the programs CAU has to offer. Whether you’re interested in our pilot program, aviation maintenance or aviation dispatch, you’ll figure out quickly that we’re different. More than just a pilot school, CAU is an aviation community. Our students don’t just pass tests and get degrees, they get the chance to go after their dream of an aviation career and actually have a lot of fun doing it! Our California aviation school campuses and flight school training centers are designed to let students have the best of both worlds – the aviation training you need in a fun, supportive atmosphere that makes you forget this is school. The future doesn’t wait for you! Schedule your tour of our campus today and see why CAU’s flight school is anything but average.
-Matthew Johnston, President, California Aeronautical University
CAU DEGREE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Financial Aid & Tuition Reductions
CAU understands the barriers and challenges presented to many pursuing a career as a professional pilot and we are proud to offer multiple types of tuition reduction awards to those who qualify.
Direct Pathway to Airline Cadet Programs
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.
Accelerated Degree Programs
Since all program classes are offered year-round, students can earn their aviation degrees within a few years. You can quickly jumpstart your aviation career with our degree programs and take to the skies!
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AVIATION PROGRAMS
Are you looking for the thrill - the adventure - the prestige of an aviation career? Have you dreamed about making it happen? There’s no better time to get started than right now! CAU offers a variety of exciting programs for students to choose from.
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. Students get professional commercial pilot training and enjoy the process of getting there.
A.S. AVIATION STUDIES - FIXED WING
- Associate’s degree level commercial pilot program
- Fast-track program – potential to complete program within 22 months
- 221 flight hours (min), 111 quarter credit
- You may be eligible for a 250-hour reduction in FAA-mandated flight time for an air transport pilot (ATP)
B.S. AERONAUTICS
- Bachelor’s degree level pilot program
- Duration: 3 years (approximate)
- 225 flight hours (min)
- 188 quarter credits
- You may be eligible for a 500-hour reduction in FAA-mandated flight time for an air transport pilot (ATP)
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
- Aviation Maintenance Diploma or Associate of Science Degree
- Fast-track program – potential to complete program within 17-22 months
- 15-23 courses
- 86 quarter credits
- Keeping a fleet of aircraft running like clockwork requires qualified professionals with the training, skill and passion for aircraft maintenance.