Phoenix Flight Training Center

California Aeronautical University (CAU) opened its aviation school and flight training center in Phoenix, Arizona to better serve residents of Arizona and the west coast to help them achieve their aviation career aspirations. Designed for those seeking a career as a professional pilot, students can earn their aviation degree while simultaneously earning up to 6 certificates and ratings at the University’s Phoenix campus.

CAU is FAA Part 141 approved and accepts veteran educational benefits for eligible students, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.

The city of Phoenix, Arizona is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. With its mild climate, and year-round clear visibility, Phoenix provides a great location for residents to live, including desirable flying conditions for those who want to learn how to fly.

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For those who want to work as a professional pilot in the aviation industry – whether for the airlines, a private charter air service or a logistics company, you can find the right flight training center with the CAU Arizona Campus.

Located at Falcon Field Airport (FFZ), our Arizona location offers the following degree programs:  Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Associate of Science in Aviation Studies, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Falcon Field is the fifth-busiest general aviation airport in the nation, with 300,000 take-offs and landings per year, providing the ultimate education and aeronautical experience to students.

As a CAU student in Phoenix, you have access to certified instructors and modern and industry-relevant equipment. All instruction, including ground school and flight instruction, is delivered by CAU faculty on the University's own fleet of aircraft. Through the University's airline partnerships, flight training degree students also have access to a direct pathway to airline cadet programs, which are critical to help start your aviation career.

The University offers federal financial aid and scholarships to those who qualify.

California Aeronautical University offers a fixed-wing flight training degree program to help aspiring aviators reach their career goals. Designed for those who want to fly professionally, the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree program offers a year-round, fast-paced schedule that enables students to enter the pipeline for aviation careers in a shorter amount of time.

Students can graduate from this fixed-wing program in about three years. Along with their college degree, students also earn up to six FAA certificates and ratings, including private, instrument, commercial-single, CFI, CFII, and commercial-multi.

CAU's Part 141 approval provides significant benefits to students who earn a bachelor’s degree. While candidates without a bachelor’s degree typically need 1,500 flight hours and must be at least 23 years old to be eligible for their ATP, eligible CAU graduates can qualify for a restricted ATP (R-ATP) with only 1,000 flight hours at the age of 21.