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]

Key Takeaways:

United Airlines has partnered with Skyborne Airline Academy as one of the first non-degree flight school partners for its Aviate pathway program.
Skyborne offers a 12-month accelerated training program, after which students accepted into the Aviate program receive a conditional job offer from United Airlines.
Graduates meeting Skyborne's standards can be offered a flight instructor job at Skyborne to help them achieve the 1,500 flight hours required to transition to 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.