California Aeronautical University (CAU) was honored to welcome Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Darren Pleasance to campus for an exclusive Pilot Town Hall with CAU students, staff, and members of the local aviation community. The event, held as part of Darren’s nationwide AOPA President’s Tour, gave attendees a unique opportunity to hear directly …
Fairfield, NJ – California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce the launch of its first Reach Flight Center in partnership with Air Fleet Training Systems, expanding access to university-level aviation education for aspiring pilots in the Northeast. Through the Reach Flight Center initiative, CAU partners with established flight schools across the country to deliver a unique …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Lightspeed Aviation aimed at supporting students on their journey to become professional aviators. Through this partnership, CAU students will gain special access to Lightspeed’s premium active noise reduction (ANR) headsets. Winner of Flying Magazine’s “Editor’s Choice Award,” Lightspeed’s headsets are designed with advanced …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce its new partnership with Endeavor Air, which will provide CAU students and instructors with a step-by-step pathway to become a pilot at Endeavor Air, a pathway to Delta Air Lines. Through the partnership, CAU will become a university partner of Endeavor’s Student to Pilot (STEP) Program and …
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is proud to announce its new partnership with United Airlines, which will provide CAU graduates with the most direct path to the United flight deck via the Aviate program. As an Aviate partner university, former and current CAU students and instructors can apply to Aviate and upon acceptance, receive a conditional …
Air racer and aerobatic pilot Vicky Benzing will debut “Plum Crazy” at the final National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada this September, an iconic purple P51 Mustang with a rich history in air races and shows across the country. From a WWII military fighter to the 1970 National Air Race Champion to a full …
In an age where the aviation industry is rapidly evolving, California Aeronautical University (CAU) students find themselves at the forefront of exceptional career opportunities, thanks to a privileged alliance with SkyWest Airlines. SkyWest, a leading regional airline in the United States, has established an Elite Partnership with CAU, opening doors to a myriad of benefits …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 (CAU) recently announced a partnership with Sonic Tools that provides aspiring aviation mechanics with the tools needed for them to excel in their future careers. Through the partnership, Sonic Tools will provide students in CAU’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program with professional, precision-crafted hand tools to perfect their skills while in school. …
Compass Airlines Instructor Pathway Program offers extraordinary career opportunity for CAU graduates. BAKERSFIELD, CA — Graduates of California Aeronautical University’s professional pilot programs have a clear pathway to a flight career with Compass Airlines. During a recent visit to California Aeronautical University, Compass Airlines recruiters met with students and officially welcomed CAU graduates into the …