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Los Angeles B737 First Officer Warren H. traded an office desk for the flight deck


Warren H.’s pilot journey

Joined Aviate viaUnited Express entry point

Transitioned to United fromCommuteAir

Current roleLAX B737 FO

BaseLos Angeles

Warren didn’t have a traditional start to his pilot career.

He began his career as an accountant, but realized one day that path was no longer for him. “After a few years behind a desk, I decided I would prefer that desk to be in the sky. Now, I have the best job in the world,” shared Warren.

He started his pilot training at Palomar Airport in San Diego and then became a certified flight instructor (CFI). He entered Aviate through CommuteAir, an Aviate-participating United Express carrier, and transitioned to United upon meeting program requirements.

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