United Graduates First Class from Aviate Pilot Academy

United's Aviate Academy is the only flight school operated by a major airline.

Amelia Walsh

Monday, January 30, 2023 at 04:42 PM ET

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United Airlines plans to hire 10,000 new pilots by the end of the decade. [Courtesy: United Airlines]

Key Takeaways:

United Airlines Aviate Academy (UAA), the only flight school operated by a major airline, celebrated its inaugural graduation class, marking a significant step in United's plan to hire 10,000 new pilots by 2030.
The academy emphasizes diversity, with the first class comprising 39% women and 69% people of color, and actively recruits individuals with no prior flight experience.
UAA is a critical initiative to address the looming industry-wide pilot shortage, supporting United's substantial investments in fleet expansion and future workforce development.

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United Airlines Aviate Academy (UAA), the only flight school operated by a major airline, celebrated its inaugural class of graduates on January 25 at its Goodyear campus in Arizona.

A first of its kind, UAA is a significant investment in creating additional pathways to the flight deck as the airline plans to hire 10,000 new pilots by the end of the decade. Of the 51 graduates, 39 percent were women, 69 percent were people of color, and 84 percent came in with no prior flight experience.