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San Francisco B737 First Officer James W. turned his childhood dream into a reality


James W.’s pilot journey

Joined Aviate viaUnited Express entry point

Transitioned to United fromCommuteAir

Current roleB737 First Officer

BaseSan Francisco

Growing up, James couldn’t stop thinking of aviation and dreamt of becoming a pilot.

He made his dreams come true when he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, instructed at the United Aviate Academy, joined CommuteAir, where he flew as a Captain and First Officer, before transitioning to United through the Aviate program.

“I wanted to be a pilot ever since I can remember. Aviate was the most secure path to work at my dream airline, and it was a great opportunity to connect with people that I would’ve never met if it weren’t for [the program],” James explained.

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