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Aaron Hepps

767-400 First Officer at Delta Air Lines

Aaron Hepps is a proud alumna of California Aeronautical University and a commercial airline pilot for Delta Air Lines. Aaron was hired by Envoy Airlines right before graduation with his bachelor's degree. He was also volunteering at SPCA animal shelter and was elected president of the board. Aaron then enrolled and completed his CAU master's degree program, became the CAU Alumni President, and started teaching distance education online through CAU. After that, Aaron applied to Delta and was hired as soon as he met the minimum requirements.

Words from Aaron

"Education doesn't stop. If you want to move quickly, you need to bridge the gap of experience with education."

Academic Program

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

Academic Program

Masters of Aviation Science

Success Journey

Enrolled in CAU Bachelor's

Aaron enrolled in the Aeronautics bachelors degree program.

Hired at Envoy Airlines

Interviewed and hired at Envoy right before graduating with his bachelor's degree.

Graduated with Bachelor's

Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from CAU.

Enrolled in CAU's Master's

Enrolled in Aviation Science masters degree program.

Graduated with Master's

Graduated with Master of Aviation Science from CAU.

Became CAU Alumni President

Became the CAU Alumni President, and started teaching distance education online through CAU

Hired at Delta Air Lines

Applied to Delta and was hired as soon as he met the minimum requirements.

Accolades

Check Instructor

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Guidance from Aaron

First, volunteer work is big in aviation, especially if you want to go to one of the legacy carriers. It should be substantial; every week or two weeks with the same organization to show effort and impact. Second, be aware that education doesn’t stop. If you want to move quickly, you need to bridge the gap of experience with education.

Future Hopes

I’m currently working in my ideal position. The next step up would be to become a Check Airman at Delta Air Lines.

Certificates Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)

**Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Ratings Earned

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

**CAU prepares students for the ATP certificate; the ATP itself is issued only by the FAA. Students younger than 23 or who have obtained fewer than 1,500 hours are eligible for the ATP with restrictions (Learn more about the R-ATP).

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