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Ready to begin your route to the United flight deck?

We’re here to help! In the cards below, learn how you can qualify for our different entry points and find the one that fits you best by adjusting the filters to determine your recommended path.

For a full list of eligibility requirements to join Aviate, take a look at our eligibility chart to compare all entry points.

Any age / Any experience

Aviate partner university

You have some flight experience and are planning to get, working towards, or have graduated with either:

  • A degree that provides eligibility for an R-ATP certificate from an
  • A Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating from an Aviate university partner
  • Any combination of the above
View full details for Aviate partner university path

Aviate partner flight school

You have some flight experience and are not seeking a college degree, and have:

  • Have received a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating from an Aviate flight school partner
View full details for Aviate partner flight school path

Experience build

You are currently flying or are looking to build flight experience as either a:

  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at an
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at an
  • Commercial pilot at an
View full details for Experience build path

Flying for UAX

You are eligible to earn or already have an R-ATP/ATP and are either:

  • Interested in flying for an
  • Currently working for an Aviate-participating United Express carrier
View full details for Flying for UAX path

United Aviate Family Programs

You are in the United family and are either:

  • An active employee
  • A dependent of an employee
  • A current or former intern
View full details for United Aviate Family Programs path

Aviate professional organization member

You are a current and active member of an Aviate-participating aviation organization who has been:

  • Nominated by your organization
View full details for Aviate professional organization member path

Other programs

These aren’t Aviate programs, but are options that you can pursue.

Youth programming

You are under 18 and currently ineligible for Aviate, but can prepare for Aviate eligibility by:

  • Taking a Young Eagles flight with your local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter
  • Expanding your aviation knowledge with a free EAA AeroEducate account
View full details for Youth programming path

United Military Pilot Program

You are an active-duty U.S. Armed Forces pilot who wants to reach United.

  • This is not an Aviate entry point
  • Military pilots can simply apply directly to United through the United Military Pilot Program
Details on united.com/pilots for United Military Pilot Program path

United First Officer

You are an experienced pilot who is actively flying for another airline but want to join United.

  • This is not an Aviate entry point
  • OA Part 121 pilots can apply directly to United
Details on united.com/pilots for United First Officer path

Any questions?

Full details regarding Aviate eligibility and transition requirements can be found in the Aviate Program Guide (APG). For questions not covered in the APG, please provide your information and question in the space provided, and we’ll get back to you soon.

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