As summer arrives at California Aeronautical University, we’re looking forward to celebrating our class of 2023, campus events, and the AIM High Flight Academy at our Bakersfield campus. Please join us in congratulating our graduates! June 2023 Events Date: Sat, June 10th, 2023 Join us as we celebrate CAU’s graduating class of 2023! Held at …
More Than 900 Attend Fifth Annual Event California Aeronautical University (CAU) hosted its fifth annual Aviation Career Day in February and attracted over nine hundred attendees. The annual event continues to open new possibilities for those interested in pursuing a career in aviation. The career-focused event is also an excellent platform for networking opportunities among …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with the U.S. Air Force. Taking their commitment to aviation higher than ever before, CAU will host the Air Force AIM High Flight Academy at its main campus in Bakersfield, California, where they’ll provide flight training to 72 well-deserved academy participants. Organized by …
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Do you have an interest in aviation? Are you intrigued by the way all the parts come together to create an incredible flight through the sky? If you enjoy getting into the technical and mechanical aspects of how things work, then you may find aviation maintenance to be an ideal option for you. An Aviation …
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Vicky Benzing will be honored at the Palm Springs Air Museum Annual Gala for her achievements as a woman in aviation. Held on Saturday, February 18th and themed “Women in Aviation: Quest for Excellence,” Vicky will be among eight female luminaries from various fields of aviation who will receive recognition at the annual Gala. Vicky …
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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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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 …
California Aeronautical University’s Flight Team placed second overall (opens in a new window) 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 …
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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 …
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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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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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 …
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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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 (opens in a new window). Aimed to inspire, empower, and break down barriers for girls and women in aviation, Vicky will …
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In early 2018, in our continual pursuit to offer the best education possible, California Aeronautical University recognized a need for a major change in the online ground school that was being offered. Our ground school provider at the time was seemingly unwilling to update both their content and delivery methods, resulting in material that was …
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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 …
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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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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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 …
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 (opens in a new window) turned his dream of becoming an airline pilot …
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