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Delaware State University Joins United’s Aviate Program

The DSU aviation program offers instructor positions to graduates to help them gain hours and experience towards a restricted ATP certificate. Stephen Yeates
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Key Takeaways:

  • Delaware State University (DSU) has partnered with United Airlines' Aviate program, becoming the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to join.
  • This collaboration aims to increase diversity within United's pilot ranks and provides DSU aviation students with a clear pathway to future employment with the airline.
  • The partnership supports United Airlines' goal of training 5,000 new pilots by 2030, emphasizing a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Nine proud alumni from Delaware State University call the flight deck of United Airlines aircraft home—and they were particularly happy to take part in a recent event celebrating the inclusion of their alma mater into a new program by the airline to work towards more diversity in its ranks.

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