United Pilot Careers

United Aviate Academy: At United’s wholly owned flight school in Phoenix, Arizona, students will earn seven certificates and ratings at the state-of-the-art facility while training on technologically advanced Cirrus aircraft. Once students obtain their Private Pilot Certificate, they will become eligible to participate in the Aviate program.

Aviate Program:

Aviate is United’s pilot career development that provides the most secure path to a United flight deck. For those with their Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and building experience at one of our Aviate-participating universities, flight schools, Part 135 operators or United Express carriers, learn more about how you can apply below:

For those learning to fly at a participating university
For those learning to fly at a participating flight school
For those building experience as an instructor at a participating flight school or university, or commercial pilot at a Part 135 operator
For those already flying at a participating United Express carrier
For those already a member of the United family

First Officer: United is the premier airline choice for pilots looking to take the next step in their career. For those pilots with an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, apply as a United First Officer.

United Military Pilot Program: United provides a stabilized approach for active-duty military pilots to become United First Officers after their service, including full-time active-duty members of the Armed forces of the United States and active reserves currently serving as TAR, FTS, or AGR on reserve status. Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate is not required to apply; you will be required to meet our transition requirements before starting at United.
*“Active reserves” refers to Navy Training and Admin Reserve (TAR), Marine Full Time Support (FTS), and Army and Air Force Active Guard Reserve (AGR).

United Pilot Program at SkyWest Airlines: This opportunity is designed for experienced First Officers and Captains already at SkyWest Airlines and provides a defined path to a United flight deck. Click here for more information.

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