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CAU Flight Team Earns National Recognition at Prestigious Flight Competition

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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CAU Honors Class of 2024 in Graduation Ceremony

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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CAU Student Elected as NIFA Council Student Representative

NIFA Council Student Representative - CAU

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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CAU Celebrates Graduating Class of 2023

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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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 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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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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Sky is the limit for future CAU graduate Morgan Yoss

Sky is the Limit Morgan Yoss - California Aeronautical University

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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CAU Honors Accomplished Class of 2021 in Graduation Ceremony

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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CAU Student Sydney Kibuuka Is Not Your Average Professional Pilot Student

Who Is CAU Student Sydney Kibuuka - California Aeronautical University

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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California Aeronautical University Will Honor Its First Graduating Class

CAU Graduation

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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Alpha Eta Rho Welcomes New Chapter from CAU

CAU Alpha Eta Rho

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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CFI Student Pilots Sign-On with Mesa Airlines

Mesa Airlines Pilot Recruitment came to the CAU campus last week and presented our student CFI pilots Luis and Tanner with an incredible achievement! They both are now part of the Mesa CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Cadet Program! In partnership with Southern Airways Express, Mesa Airlines created the Cadet program to provide flight school graduates with a direct pathway to a …

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12 Days of CAU HOLIDAYS

Our staff and students organized some amazing things for the campus and students to celebrate the holiday spirit, including creating their very own rendition of the 12 Days of Holidays. Each day we shared a different ‘gift’ on our social media accounts, featuring our students, partners, and fun festivities around the campus! The 12 Days of …

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