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California Aeronautical University Announces Partnership with MyGoFlight

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California Aeronautical University (CAU) and MyGoFlight (MGF) have partnered up to provide CAU students premium-grade aviator equipment to help make the cockpit safer and standardize the student pilot experience. The MGF products, including EFB mounts, flight bags, protective glass, and accessories, offers improved organization and ease of use while increasing safety and situational awareness and …

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Graduate Earns Distinction From CAU

Graduate Earns Distinction From CAU - CAU

First Woman Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) The challenges of finding qualified aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) have accelerated over the last decade, making it difficult to fulfill the much-needed demand in the aviation industry.* In this male-dominated profession, many women are not exposed to the possibilities — even if they have the aptitude to excel professionally. California …

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CAU Flight Team Places 2nd at Regionals, Qualifies for National Flight Competition

CAU Flight Team Places 2nd at Regionals, Qualifies for National Flight Competition - CAU

California Aeronautical University’s Flight Team placed second overall in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region II SAFECON 2022, held at California Aeronautical University (CAU) on October 25–29, 2022. The Flight Team also won the Red Baron Team Sportsmanship Award for the second consecutive year and took first and second place in the message drop …

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CAU Put This Pilot’s Career in Reach

CAU Put This Pilot’s Career in Reach - CAU

Tanner Henderson flies cargo for Amazon California Aeronautical University graduate Tanner Henderson loved flying but thought it was impossible to become a professional pilot without owning an aircraft — until he found CAU. At CAU, he not only received the necessary flight training and education but gained the self-confidence to turn his passion into a …

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CAU Announces Elite Partnership With SkyWest Airlines

CAU Announces Elite Partnership With SkyWest Airlines - CAU

Providing airline pilot pathways and up to $17,500 tuition reimbursement to eligible CAU students. California Aeronautical University, a career-focused university that is training the next generation of aviation professionals, is pleased to announce its Elite Partnership with SkyWest Airlines. Through the partnership, eligible California Aeronautical University (CAU) students have direct access to SkyWest’s Pilot Pathway …

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CAU Hosts Grand Opening to Celebrate Growth in San Diego County

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California Aeronautical University, a local aviation university that is preparing the next generation of aviation professionals, will host a grand opening to celebrate its growth in San Diego County. The grand opening will be held at Montgomery-Gibbs Airport in San Diego, on Thursday, September 22nd at 4:00 pm. California Aeronautical University (CAU) first entered the …

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Elza Nikita in Her Own Words: “Own It!”

Elza Nikita in Her Own Words: "Own It!" - CAU

My professor at CAU would always say that being a professional pilot is being knowledgeable; 70% of the work is in the classroom. I grew up in South Orange County, California after my family immigrated to the United States from Russia when I was four years old. I was a very outdoorsy kid and spent …

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CAU Honors Over 7,500 Fallen Heroes with Tribute Aircraft

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California Aeronautical University (CAU) returns to air shows and other events to pay tribute and honor aviation with the tribute aircraft.  As in years past, the University has been touring California and neighboring states to promote aviation awareness to the next generation. CAU teams up with crowd-thrilling aerobatic pilot Vicky Benzing and brings the crowd-favorite …

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Top Aerobatic Pilot Vicky Benzing Joins “WomenVenture” Lineup at EAA AirVenture

Vicky Benzing Joins “WomenVenture” Lineup at EAA AirVenture - CAU

Teaming up with California Aeronautical University to promote aviation in the face of a global pilot shortage. Vicky Benzing will join the special event “WomenVenture” on Wednesday, July 27th at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. Aimed to inspire, empower, and break down barriers for girls and women in aviation, Vicky will perform in the Wednesday WomenVenture …

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CAU Graduation Ceremony to Honor Class of 2022

CAU Graduation Ceremony to Honor Class of 2022 - CAU

P.O.W., Top Gun Veteran delivers keynote Graduates accept positions with SkyWest Airlines and more California Aeronautical University will hold its graduation ceremony to honor its graduating class of 2022 on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The commencement ceremony will take place at the University located on Meadows Field Airport at 10 am. The class of 2022 …

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CAU Flyover Opens Season for Bakersfield Train Robbers

CAU Flyover Opens Season for Bakersfield Train Robbers - CAU

Kicking off another season of family-friendly baseball, the Bakersfield Train Robbers announced they will return to the field and begin regular season play on Thursday, May 26th. They’ll open their 2022 season, hosting the Wasco Reserve at 7:45 pm. To commemorate opening day, California Aeronautical University (CAU) will conduct a flyover over the ballpark before …

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Aerobatic Pilot Vicky Benzing Joins All-Female Lineup at Oregon International Air Show

Vicky Benzing Joins All-Female Lineup at Oregon International Air Show - CAU

Teaming up with California Aeronautical University to promote aviation in the face of a global pilot shortage. Vicky Benzing will join the all-female lineup of “She Flies With Her Own Wings,” the Oregon International Air Show at Hillsboro Airport. As a renowned aerobatic pilot, Vicky will dazzle air show visitors in two of her high-performance …

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Hometown Heroes in Education: Ismael Castillo

Ismael Castillo - CAU Hometown Heroes in Education

Heroes are ordinary people who take extraordinary and courageous actions. California Aeronautical University would like to celebrate those who take heroic steps to reach their dreams and who serve as role models for their communities. Guided by English teacher, local athlete pursues an aviation education When it came to deciding where to attend college, Ismael …

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CAU Graduate and Navy Veteran Aaron Hepps Shares His Journey to Becoming an Airline Pilot

CAU Graduate and Navy Veteran Aaron Hepps Shares His Journey to Becoming an Airline Pilot - CAU

His military background and aviation education aided him in earning a position at Delta Airlines. He worked his way from the regional airlines to a major airline in under three years! Through resilience, dedication, and discipline, United States Navy veteran Aaron Hepps turned his dream of becoming an airline pilot into a reality. There is …

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CAU Hosts SAFECON Region II Competition, Earns Bid to Nationals

CAU earns bid to SAFECON nationals

California Aeronautical University (CAU) hosted the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region II Competition last week, where 100 students from six collegiate flight teams put their knowledge and skills to the test. Participating aviators competed in action-packed events over four days to test each pilot’s ability and competency to maneuver and manipulate the aircraft, fly under instrument flight rules (IFR), assess flight computer accuracy, and a variety of other events.

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CAU Expands Partnership with Sporty’s

CAU Expands Partnership with Sportys

Sporty’s Course Offerings Expanded at California Aeronautical University CAU Students Now Training with Sporty’s Private, Instrument, and Commercial Courses California Aeronautical University (CAU), a university flight school training the next generation of aviation professionals, has expanded its training partnership with Sporty’s Pilot Shop, implementing  Sporty’s Commercial Pilot Training Course into its curriculum. With the addition…

California Aeronautical University Hosts 4th Annual Aviation Career Day

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Promoting aviation careers amidst a global pilot and technician shortage. Join California Aeronautical University as they host the 4th Annual Aviation Career Day on Friday, February 25, 2022.  Proudly supported by Meadows Field Airport, this will be a great opportunity for students to learn of the many different fields available in the aviation industry. With…