Scottsdale Flight School

Live in Scottsdale and considering an aviation degree at a local flight school or university? Explore the benefits and opportunities CAU Phoenix provides for Scottsdale flight training aspirants. Enjoy consistently clear skies and stable weather conditions, making Phoenix a prime location for prospective Scottsdale flight training students.

In 2021, California Aeronautical University (CAU) opened its Phoenix training center to serve residents and beyond. Aside from having consistent flight conditions, CAU offers flight training degree programs where you can earn an aviation degree while also earning up to 6 certificates and ratings. This can give you what you need to kick off your career as a pilot.

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CAU Phoenix offers career-focused, fast-track, and FAA approved programs that Scottsdale residents can choose from. These programs include:

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

• Bachelor’s degree flight training program
• Includes earning 6 certificates/ratings
• Fast-paced, year-round courses
• Duration: 3 years (approximate)
• 255 flight hours
• 188 quarter credits
• Eligible students receive a 500-hour reduction towards a restricted airline transport pilot certificate (R-ATP)

 

Associate of Science in Aviation Studies

The A.S. in Aviation Studies program is offered in either fixed-wing or rotorcraft. Below is an overview of each:

The fixed-wing associate’s degree flight training program offers:

• The ability to earn 4 certificates/ratings
• Fast-paced, year-round courses
• Duration: 1.8 years (approximate)
• 221 flight hours
• 111 quarter credits
• Eligible students receive a 250-hour reduction toward a restricted airline transport pilot certificate (R-ATP)
• Ideal for those already holding an undergraduate degree

The rotorcraft associate’s degree helicopter flight training program offers:

• The ability to earn 4 certificates/ratings
• Fast-paced, year-round courses
• Duration: 1.8 years (approximate)
• 178 flight hours (min)
• 111 quarter credits

All classes and flight training are taught by certified instructors from the CAU faculty. And all hands-on training utilizes CAU’s own fleet of aircraft.

If there are other areas of aviation you are interested in, consider looking into the main campus of California Aeronautical University.

There is much excitement around getting FAA Part 141 approval for CAU Phoenix, but why? What is it all about — and what does it mean for you?

In order to receive this approval, CAU had to meet strict regulations in regards to our structured flight training curriculum, training facility, and flight instructors. Students can count on receiving high-quality instruction at every turn.

How FAA Part 141 benefits our students: 

Fixed-wing pilot students without a bachelor’s degree generally need 1,500 flight hours and must be at least 23 years old to be eligible for an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate. However, thanks to Part 141 approval, eligible CAU graduates can qualify for a restricted ATP (R-ATP) with only 1,000 flight hours and a lower age of 21 years old.

As a result, CAU graduates can move forward with their aviation careers much sooner.