Next Steps for Accepted Students

Submit Documents to Confirm Identity and Citizenship to allow Flight Training

To apply for your FAA Medical Certificate, visit faa.gov/pilots/amelocator and click the link that says "Search for an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) in your area." Then, select "AME" from the drop-down menu. Select "First Class AME" towards the bottom to find one in your area and schedule an appointment. Although only a third class medical examination is required for flight training, we ask you to complete a first class examination as this is more thorough and will better identify any possible areas that would preclude you from a professional career in aviation. 

After scheduling an appointment with an AME, please go to this link to complete your application for your FAA Medical Certificate. You will need to bring the complete application and application information with you to your appointment. You will need to be as accurate as possible when completing this application.

You will need an FAA Medical Certificate before applying for a Student Pilot Certificate.

*Name on this application must match all correspondence with the FAA. Address on this application should match your permanent address.

Visit iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/SelectRoles.aspx to begin your Student Pilot Application.

Select "Applicant" and complete the application with your information.

Refer to the FAQs on their site to help guide you through the process.

*Name and address listed on Student Pilot Application MUST match your FAA Medical Certificate.

Your Certified Flight Instructor will e-sign your Student Pilot Certificate Application in IACRA the first time you meet during your assigned flight lab course time at CBU.

Before the semester begins, you will need to sign up for academic classes with your Student Success Coach. You can find your Student Success Coach by visiting https://calbaptist.edu/life-at-cbu/student-support-services/academic-advising/find-my-student-success-coach and selecting your major. Click on the link to find contact information and set up an in-person or virtual appointment. Your Student Success Coach will walk you through how to find your degree guide and sign up for classes.

After signing up for academic classes with your success coach, you need to select a flight lab by meeting with our Flight Line Scheduler. They will help determine a 2-hour block within the 6.5-hour block timeframe of the specific flight lab class. The 6.5-hour block time deconflicts your flight lab from other academic classes to allow you the flexibility to fly earlier or later within that flight block should you need to due to weather or other factors.

Once the 2-hour block has been assigned, you may look to take an academic class should it be within the 6.5-hour timeframe but outside the 2-hour block. Should your flight lab be during chapel, you will need alternative chapel approval if the 2-hour block precludes you from attending chapel.

Attend the Inprocessing Session

The Freshman Inprocessing Session is held immediately after the All Aviators Meeting. Please keep this first week of classes clear and be on the lookout for an email from the Aviation Department for the exact date and time.

For the Inprocessing Session, please bring:

• FAA Medical Certificate
• Government photo ID
• Student Pilot Certificate, or Private Pilot Certificate if you already have one

*ORIGINAL documents are required. Copies or scans will not suffice.

Attend All Aviators Meeting

The All Aviators Meeting is a mandatory event held each semester, typically in the evening on the second day of class. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about department updates and expectations, hear from industry experts (both internal and external), and meet your fellow aviators!

You will be notified by email after Welcome Weekend and prior to your first day of class for the exact date and time of the event!