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 in Vero Beach, Florida, has been selected as one of the first non-degree flight school partners for United Airlines' Aviate pilot pathway program.
The partnership offers students an accelerated 12-month training program, potentially leading to a conditional job offer from United Airlines upon acceptance into the Aviate program.
Skyborne provides a "Guarantee" for refunds if a pilot is let go for proficiency reasons and offers CFI jobs post-certification to help pilots gain the necessary flight hours for United.

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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.