Aviate

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Proud Aviate-Participating Flight School

Most secure pilot path to United
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WHAT IS AVIATE?

Aviate is United’s industry-leading pilot career development program, offering aspiring and established pilots the most secure 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

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IS AVIATE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Students and instructors at Aviate-participating flight school 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.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be in good standing with your flight school and uphold their student code of conduct
  • Hold a minimum of a Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating
  • 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
1
First, submit an Aviate application at unitedaviate.com/apply
2
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.
3
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-Participating Flight School

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-Participating Flight School

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-Participating Flight
School
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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