United Express (UAX) Aviate participant transition timeframe FAQs

March 1, 2023

This blog post was updated May 14, 2025, to clarify various process questions as it relates to the Transition Board of Review. Originally this blog post was published September 27, 2022, with a revision on March 1, 2023.

As Aviate participants continue to transition to United Airlines flight decks, the Aviate team will be providing UAX Aviate participants visibility into when they may transition to United.

See below for frequently asked questions regarding this transition timeframe update.

For any additional questions, please reach out to aviate@united.com.

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United Express (UAX) Aviate participant transition timeframe FAQs

What does the transition timeframe mean?

How did United determine the transition timeframe?

What happens if Aviate participants do not meet transition requirements before the end of their transition timeframe?

What happens after Aviate participants submit information for the Transition Board of Review?

What if an Aviate participant switches to another Aviate-participating UAX carrier?

When will participants who recently joined a UAX Aviate carrier receive a transition timeframe?

How long will it take for an Aviate participant to receive a class date after providing their information for transition verification?

What happens if Aviate participants meet transition requirements before their transition timeframe?