At six years old, Jesus Gallegos had the opportunity to sit in the captain’s seat of a Boeing 737 while travelling from Ontario, California to Mexico City with his family. …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce it will host the U.S. Air Force’s AIM High Flight Academy (AHFA) for the fourth consecutive year this summer. Organized by the …
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Leadership in aviation begins long before the cockpit—and California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to see its students leading the way. Recently, members of the CAU Flight Team (opens in …
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Virginia – California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce the approval of Aviation Adventures as its newest Reach Flight Center, expanding access to university-level aviation education across Virginia. Through …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) and the Kern High School District (KHSD) have officially launched the second year of the “Take Flight” collaboration, welcoming a new group of high school juniors …
Read More CAU and Kern High School District Launch Second Year of “Take Flight” Aviation Program
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading online institutions, earning a spot on the Top Online Colleges of 2026 …
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As students at California Aeronautical University (CAU) consider their career options, one graduate returned to campus to share her perspective on an aviation path pilots might overlook: corporate flying. CAU graduate Gelsey Lozano, now a …
Read More How One CAU Graduate Found Her Dream Career in Corporate Aviation
California Aeronautical University (CAU) was honored to welcome Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Darren Pleasance to campus for an exclusive Pilot Town Hall with CAU students, staff, and …
Fairfield, NJ – California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce the launch of its first Reach Flight Center in partnership with Air Fleet Training Systems, expanding access to university-level aviation …
As aviation enthusiasts from around the world gather in Oshkosh for EAA AirVenture, one of the most iconic aircraft in attendance isn’t just turning heads in the sky — it’s …
Read More Behind the Blimp: How a CAU Graduate Became a Goodyear Pilot
California Aeronautical University (CAU) honored its 2025 graduating class during a commencement ceremony held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the University’s campus in Bakersfield, California. The ceremony celebrated the …
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Demonstrating their skill, professionalism, and sportsmanship on a national stage, the California Aeronautical University (CAU) Flight Team recently competed at the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON flight competition, …
Read More CAU Flight Team Earns National Recognition at Prestigious Flight Competition
From Dream to Delta: Miguel Diaz’s Journey from CAU to the Majors For Miguel Diaz, the dream of becoming a pilot wasn’t just his—it was his father’s too. Growing up …
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Growing up in Bakersfield, California, I always had a strong support system. My family taught me to work hard and never back down from the challenges of life, and those …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) proudly announces that Omar Aguilera, instructor in the University’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program, has been named “Educator of the Year” by the Aviation Technician Education Council …
For many aspiring pilots, the dream of flying for an airline can feel distant. But for Brycen Yamaguchi, a graduate of California Aeronautical University (CAU), that dream became a reality. …
Read More Taking Flight: Brycen’s Journey from Honolulu to Horizon Air
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the Kern High School District (KHSD). The University will join KHSD’s Regional Occupational Center (ROC) and Career …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Lightspeed Aviation aimed at supporting students on their journey to become professional aviators. Through this partnership, CAU students …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) has been recognized as one of the best online colleges in the United States. CAU placed 25th out of 250 colleges nationwide on the list of …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to enhance aviation education nationwide. Through the collaboration, CAU will provide …