US Aviation Academy Partners with United Aviate

Minimum Eligibility Requirements for United Aviate

• Hold a minimum of a Private Pilot Certificate.
• Hold a valid FAA medical certificate that was originally issued as a first-or second-class medical certificate.
• Be in good standing with your participating Aviate professional flight school.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Please note: Participants are required to have a bachelor’s degree by the time they transition to United as a First Officer unless they receive an exemption from United.

Regional Airline Options

• JSX – Crew Bases (Dallas / Las Vegas / Orlando) – $15,000 Bonus
• Mesa Airlines – Crew Bases (Dallas / Phoenix / Houston) – $20,000 Bonus
• GoJet Airlines – Crew Bases (Chicago / Saint Louis / Richmond) – $20,000 Bonus
• CommuteAir – Crew Bases (Denver / Houston / Dulles) – $22,100 Bonus

Transition to United as a First Officer

• Once you complete your minimum transition requirements with United Express, you’ll be eligible to transition to United as a First Officer
• When a First Officer position opens with United and you’re at the top of the priority list, you’ll receive a job offer.
• The sooner you apply to the Aviate program, the higher priority you’ll have for a quicker transition from United Express to United.
• Once you join United as a First Officer, begin your dream career toward the left seat in the cockpit as a United Captain.