Welcome to CAU at Falcon Field Airport
Turn Your Passion for Aviation Into a Career
WE'D LOVE TO SHOW YOU WHAT CAU IS ALL ABOUT!
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 as an aviation business professional. If any of these spark your curiosity, a career in aviation might be right for you.
More than a pilot school, CAU is an aviation community. Our programs are designed to let students have the best of both worlds – the aviation training and knowledge you need in a fun, supportive atmosphere. While building lifelong friendships and networking connections, our students get the chance to go after their dream of an aviation career and actually have a lot of fun doing it!
Request more info today and see why CAU is anything but average.
-Matthew Johnston, President of California Aeronautical University
CAU ARIZONA 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!
Consistent Flight Conditions
CAU's on-airport locations in California and Arizona offer near-perfect flyable weather year-round.
ARIZONA AVIATION PROGRAMS AT FALCON FIELD AIRPORT (FFZ)
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! Whether you attend our California or Arizona locations, CAU offers a variety of exciting programs for students to choose from.
- Associate’s degree flight training program
- Includes earning 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 in FAA-mandated flight time for an air transport pilot (ATP)
- Ideal for those already holding an undergraduate degree
- Associates’ degree helicopter flight training program
- Includes earning 4 certificates/ratings
- Fast-paced, year-round courses
- Duration: 1.8 years (approximate)
- 178 flight hours (min)
- 111 quarter credits
- 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 in FAA-mandated flight time for an air transport pilot (ATP)
At CAU, you can learn valuable analytical and interpersonal skills to earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. With our career services, our team will assist you in finding quality job opportunities in a variety of sectors of business.
CAU’s MBA degree coursework covers topics such as organizational behavior, managerial accounting, business law, marketing management, managerial economics, corporate finance, international markets and human resource management. This MBA degree course is offered online.
Students of the masters in aviation degree will apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout the program by completing a required Capstone Project in their last academic term. This course is offered online.
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