United Airlines - Aviator Intelligence

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Pilots

Total

17500

Active

17500

Furloughed

Union: ALPA

Hiring: Yes

Fleet

737-700: 38

737-Max8: 111

737-800: 130

737-Max9: 85

737-900: 10

737-900ER: 136

757-200: 33

757-300: 19

A319: 77

A320: 70

A321NEO: 29

B767-300: 35

B767-400: 16

B777: 69

B777-300ER: 22

B788: 11

B789: 40

B787-10: 20

For more information, please visit United Airlines Pilot Career Page

Flight Training

United Airlines operates the largest and most advanced Flight Training Center (FTC) in the world, located in Denver, Colorado. As part of its historic United Next expansion strategy, United has made significant investments in training infrastructure to support aggressive pilot hiring and fleet growth.

The Denver FTC is a cornerstone of United’s pilot development. Once fully operational, the facility will house:

52 full-motion flight simulators
34 fixed training devices
Capacity to train 860 pilots per day
Over 32,000 training events annually
Training at United is designed to support pilots throughout their entire careers—from new hire to upgrade. New First Officers can expect access to all fleets and domiciles immediately or shortly after hire, with training availability to match.

Aviate Program

For aspiring pilots, United offers the Aviate program—a structured career development path that connects individuals from flight training to the right seat at United. Aviate partners with flight schools, universities, and regional airlines to provide a clear and supportive track toward becoming a mainline pilot. Learn more: unitedaviate.com

With top-tier facilities, high-volume capacity, and long-term investment in talent pipelines, United Airlines sets the standard for flight training excellence in the U.S. airline industry.

PayScale

PAY SCALE (Hourly)

Captain	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
757-200	283	281	279	277	275	273	270	268	266	264	262	260
777	352	349	347	344	341	339	336	333	331	328	325	323
A319	272	270	268	265	263	261	259	257	255	253	251	249
A320	283	281	279	277	275	273	270	268	266	264	262	260
737-7	272	270	268	265	263	261	259	257	255	253	251	249
737-8	283	281	279	277	275	273	270	268	266	264	262	260
737-9	283	281	279	277	275	273	270	268	266	264	262	260
757-3	293	290	287	284	282	280	278	276	273	271	269	267
767-2	293	290	287	284	282	280	278	276	273	271	269	267
767-3	293	290	287	284	282	280	278	276	273	271	269	267
767-4	352	349	347	344	341	339	336	333	331	328	325	323
787	352	349	347	344	341	339	336	333	331	328	325	323

First Officer	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1
737-500	186	184	182	180	178	174	169	165	161	157	134	91
737-700	186	184	182	180	178	174	169	165	161	157	134	91
737-800	193	192	190	187	185	181	176	172	168	164	140	91
737-900	193	192	190	187	185	181	176	172	168	164	140	91
757-200	193	192	190	187	185	181	176	172	168	164	140	91
757-300	200	198	196	193	191	186	181	177	173	168	144	91
767-200	200	198	196	193	191	186	181	177	173	168	144	91
767-300	200	198	196	193	191	186	181	177	173	168	144	91
767-400	240	238	236	233	230	225	219	214	209	204	174	91
777	240	238	236	233	230	225	219	214	209	204	174	91
A319	186	184	182	180	178	174	169	165	161	157	134	91
A320	193	192	190	187	185	181	176	172	168	164	140	91
787	240	238	236	233	230	225	219	214	209	204	174	91

Hiring

United Airlines is actively hiring pilots to support its fleet expansion and global network growth. Pilots have access to competitive pay, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Aviate – United’s Pilot Career Development Program:
United’s Aviate program offers aspiring pilots a structured path from flight school to the mainline flight deck. Participants can train at partner universities, flight schools, or regional carriers with a direct flow-through pathway to United Airlines. More details at unitedaviate.com.

With a growing fleet and investments in cutting-edge aircraft, United provides pilots with stability and opportunities to fly both domestic and international routes. Interested applicants can explore openings and requirements at jobs.united.com.

Hiring Minimums:

Require a minimum of 1,500 hours of total time
Prefer 1,000 hours of fixed wing turbine time
Prefer a minimum of 100 hours of flight time within the last 12 months
Unrestricted FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multiengine class rating
Current FAA first-class medical certificate
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RR)
Current passport with at least six-months of validity remaining at time of employment.
Legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to travel freely within the United States and without restriction to all countries United serves
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university is preferred
- All foreign transcripts need to be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and overall authenticity
International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Yellow Card) must be presented to United Airlines on the first day of employment at United Airlines.
- If you are unable to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever due to a medical restriction or sincerely held religious belief, you will need to participate in United’s Reasonable Accommodation Process (RAP) before the first day of employment. We are unable to consider you for employment until this process is complete.
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position. Additionally, we require availability without any planned absences during the first twelve weeks of employment with United Airlines.

Domiciles

IAH, LAX, ORD, DEN, SFO, EWR, IAD, GUM, CLE, MCO, TPA

Quick Brief

Company Updates:

United pilots approved UPA23, securing $10 billion in contractual improvements, including a 40% pay raise. United Next is the airline’s historic expansion plan, featuring over 500 new aircraft and aggressive pilot hiring.
Starlink Wi-Fi: United plans to equip its regional fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi by the end of 2025, with the first mainline aircraft featuring the technology by year-end.
Cabin Overhauls: The “United Next” program is halfway through retrofitting aircraft with new interiors, aiming for 75% completion by the end of 2025.
United’s Flight Training Facility (FTC) in Denver is expanding:
- 52 full-motion simulators and 34 fixed training devices.
- Capacity to train 860 pilots per day, completing 32,000 training events annually.

Company Overview:

United Airlines, founded in 1926, is one of the world’s largest airlines, with a strong domestic and international network.

IATA code: UA
ICAO code: UAL
ATC call sign: “United”

Current Operations: United operates the largest wide-body fleet in the U.S., with 220 aircraft and 150 additional Boeing 787s on order.

Fleet Expansion:
- 70 Airbus A321NEO aircraft on order (Deliveries began in 2023).
- 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft on order (Deliveries begin in 2025).
- 200 Archer VTOL aircraft on order (Planned launch in 2025).
- 100 ES-19 electric UAX aircraft on order (Planned launch in 2026).
- 15 BOOM supersonic aircraft on order, plus 35 options (Planned launch in 2029).
Fleet Enhancements:
- Wi-Fi and personal device entertainment available on all mainline aircraft.
- Installation of individual TV monitors across the entire mainline fleet.

Headquarters

233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

United’s headquarters is located in the Willis Tower, providing strategic access to its primary hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Website
www.united.com
CEO
Scott Kirby

JumpSeat & Travel Info

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