United Airlines Selects Non-Degree Flight School as Partner for Aviate Program

Ashley Barajas

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 01:56 PM ET

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United Airlines does not require its pilots to obtain a four-year degree. [Courtesy: United Airlines]

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Skyborne Airline Academy has been selected by United Airlines as one of the first non-degree flight school partners for its Aviate pathway program.
Students enrolled in Skyborne's 12-month accelerated training program can receive a conditional job offer from United Airlines upon acceptance into the Aviate program.
The program aims to prepare pilots for airline operations, offering a clear path to accumulate the required 1,500 flight hours—potentially through a flight instructor job at Skyborne—and includes a refund guarantee for training costs if a pilot is let go for proficiency reasons in certain segments.

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Skyborne Airline Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, has been selected by United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) as one of the first non-degree flight school partners for its Aviate pathway program.

“The United Airlines  Aviate Program in partnership with Skyborne will immerse trainees in airline technique, custom and practice, equipping graduates with the skills to be truly flight deck ready,” said Lee Woodward, CEO of Skyborne.