I would ask your buddy what their availability date. If a little far out maybe they are just waiting so he or she is closer to that date. I took it in October and in class January. So about a three month start to finish timeline til class. If outside that maybe they are just getting closer to that date. I don't think united is doing a "pilot grab" like last year and then have people wait six months for class. They are running a much more efficient process now. If inside that timeline.....what the heck....shoot them an email. Could be an oversight....speaking from experience here....I did not receive email about required actions and paperwork before class. I even inquired several weeks out. I was left off email to new hires. They are busy and human error can happen.

Good luck

Mugsy