Aviate eligibility chart

Check out the qualifications and requirements below to see if you are or can become eligible for Aviate. You can also see personalized recommendations for your specific background.

Flight school
University
Experience build
United Express
United Aviate Family Programs
Aviation Professional Organizations

Pursuing or received a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating at an Aviate flight school partner

You can apply to any of our if you have little to no flight experience

Working towards, or already graduated with a degree from an Aviate university partner

See additional eligibility details on the university page

You can apply to any of our if you have little to no flight experience

Employed as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at an Aviate partner flight school or university, or as a commercial pilot at an

Flying at an

United family are any of the following:

  • Active or furloughed United employee with 24+ months service
  • Have a parent with 24+ months service at United
  • Completed United Flight Ops Professional Pilot internship

Coming soon

Be a current and active member of an Aviate-participating aviation organization

Hold a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate (PPL)

Hold a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate (PPL)

Hold a minimum of a Commercial Pilot Certificate

Hold a R-ATP/ATP

Hold a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate (PPL)

Hold a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate (PPL)

Not applicable

Coming soon

  • Must be in good standing with your school
  • Check with the flight school for their specific requirements
  • At least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must be in good standing with your school
  • Check with the university for their specific requirements
  • At least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • At least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • At least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Varied requirements based on entry point
  • Employees must be in good standing with the company
  • If you choose the Aviate leave of absence there are additional requirements found in Flying Together
  • At least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Be in good standing with a participating aviation organization
  • At least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Next stepsfor the Flight school career pathNext stepsfor the University career pathNext stepsfor the Experience build career pathNext stepsfor the United Express career pathNext stepsfor the United Aviate Family Programs career pathNext stepsfor the Aviation Professional Organizations career path

Still looking for more ways to become a United pilot?

If you’re under 18 and planning your future as an aviator, keep in mind the Aviate entry points above and make sure to check out youth programming options!

Are you already an experienced pilot or actively flying in the military? Start your journey to becoming a United pilot.