United Military Pilot Program

United Airlines; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Training at the United Aviate Academy

Job summary

A leading global airline is seeking skilled pilots to join as First Officers. Opportunities exist through United's Aviate program and the United Military Pilot Program for transitioning military personnel. Pilots will benefit from advanced training and a competitive benefits package. U.S. residents in Arizona are encouraged to apply for a fulfilling career with a prominent airline.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate for First Officer role.
• Participation in the Aviate program for career development.
• Active-duty military pilots can apply without ATP certificate.

Responsibilities

• Become a First Officer for United Airlines.
• Train with advanced aircraft at United Aviate Academy.
• Complete transition requirements for military pilots.

Skills

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating

Experience building (as instructor or commercial pilot)

Education

Training from a participating university or flight school

Job description

Interested in the job of a lifetime with unprecedented growth opportunities, bases across the United States and the largest widebody fleet in North America? Let your career take flight and become a pilot at United Airlines. No matter where you are in your journey, United has a path tailored to support your dreams.

Find your path to the United flight deck

See below for available pilot opportunities and start on an application to direct you to your final destination – United.

For those who want to learn to fly at United’s wholly owned flight school.

For those pilots already at an Aviate-participating flight school, university, Part 135 operator or United Express carrier either learning to fly or building experience.

Apply now →

For experienced pilots who meet mainline hiring requirements and are ready to fly for United now.

Apply now →

For active-duty military pilots who are more than 12 months from separation.

Apply now→

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.

As a global airline driven by our purpose and values, we're in the business of bringing people together.

To become the greatest airline, we need the greatest benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package that will keep you happy, healthy and well‑traveled.