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Demonstrating their skill, professionalism, and sportsmanship on a national stage, the California Aeronautical University (CAU) Flight Team recently competed at the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON flight competition, earning national honors among the country’s top collegiate aviation programs.  Competing May 12-17, 2025 in Oshkosh Wisconsin, the CAU Flight Team proudly placed 14th overall, …

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Graduates begin opportunities with SkyWest Airlines, Northrop Grumman, more California Aeronautical University will proudly host a graduation ceremony to honor its distinguished Class of 2024 on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The event, held at the University campus on Meadows Field Airport at 9 am, will commemorate the hard work and dedication of these students as …

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California Aeronautical University is proud to announce University student and Flight Team member Jacaree Louis was recently elected as this year’s National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Council Student Representative. Elected by his peers at 26 colleges and universities across the nation who participate in NIFA events, Louis will serve as the crucial liaison between flight …

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World-record high-altitude jumper Alan Eustace to be 2023 commencement speaker University celebrates largest ever graduating class California Aeronautical University will celebrate its graduating class of 2023 on Saturday, June 10 at 9 am. The graduation ceremony will take place at the University located on Meadows Field Airport. CAU will honor its largest ever graduating class …

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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 …

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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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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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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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Reflecting on the spark that started Morgan Yoss’ fire for becoming a professional pilot, she recalls sitting backseat on almost all of her father’s flights. Who would imagine this young but ambitious “flying buddy,” as her dad, a private pilot, called her, would set her eyes on making aviation a career? “We would fly United’s …

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Aviation Influencer Swayne Martin to Address Graduates as Guest Speaker. California Aeronautical University will hold a graduation ceremony to honor its graduating class on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The commencement ceremony will take place at the University located on Meadows Field International Airport at 10 am. The Class of 2021 will receive their diploma in …

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California Aeronautical University’s (CAU) Professional pilot students come from all over the world and have diverse backgrounds. Some are just out of high school, transfer students and some simply have a dream that they refuse to give up on. Choosing a career as a professional pilot was something Sydney Kibuuka has dreamed of since the …

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BAKERSFIELD, CA – California Aeronautical University will hold a graduation ceremony to honor its first graduating class on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The first annual commencement ceremony will take place at the University located on Meadows Field International Airport at 12 pm. Our first graduates will receive their diploma in the University’s degree programs, including …

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California Aeronautical University has announced its partnership with the Alpha Eta Rho aviation fraternity, creating the new Alpha Sigma Psi chapter of the fraternity after an official initiation ceremony on Thursday, January 18th. Founded under the guiding principle of being a shining beacon for modern aeronautical education, CAU has decided to take its commitment a …

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