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 as one of the first non-degree flight school partners for United Airlines' Aviate pathway program.
The partnership provides students with a 12-month accelerated training program and a conditional job offer from United Airlines upon acceptance into Aviate.
Pilots who meet Skyborne's standards after certification are offered a Flight Instructor (CFI) job at the academy to accumulate the 1,500 flight hours required by United.
Skyborne offers a "Skyborne Guarantee," refunding training costs if a pilot is removed from the program for proficiency reasons in instrument or commercial 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.