Aviate is United’s industry-leading pilot career development program, offering aspiring and established pilots the most direct path to a United flight deck
WHY UNITED?
Largest number of widebody aircraft of any North American carrier
Unmatched network with bases across the United States and Guam
Ambitious growth
IS AVIATE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Students and instructors at Aviate flight school partners can apply to Aviate and upon acceptance receive a conditional job offer (CJO) as a United First Officer, coaching from a United pilot, travel privileges and more.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Be in good standing with your flight school and uphold their student code of conduct
Hold a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate
Hold a valid FAA medical certificate that was originally issued as a first or second-class medical certificate
Have no more than three primary training failures
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
GET READY FOR TAKEOFF
Those who will apply to Aviate will go through an interview process. Here are some tips about the Aviate application and interview process, so you’re prepared for what’s next
Your interview will be held in person at our Flight Training Center in Denver, Colorado. It will include behavioral-based questions and a pilot led technical portion tailored to your highest rating held.
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As with any interview, we recommend making a good first impression with professional attire and presentation
Apply
to Aviate, interview and receive a United CJO upon acceptance
Train
at an Aviate Flight
School partner
Build
experience to complete flight-hour minimums
Fly
at an Aviate UAX or Part 135 partner
Transition
to United as a
First Officer
Apply
to Aviate, interview and receive a United CJO upon acceptance
Train
at an Aviate Flight
School partner
Build
experience to complete flight-hour minimums
Fly
at an Aviate UAX or Part 135 partner
Transition
to United as a
First Officer
Apply
to Aviate, interview and receive a United CJO upon acceptance
Train
at an Aviate Flight
School partner
Build
experience to complete flight-hour minimums
Fly
at an Aviate UAX or Part 135 partner
Transition
to United as a
First Officer
Contact your Admissions Officer at Phoenix East Aviation
to find out when is the best time to apply for you!
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