Originally Posted by
zero610
Can someone enlighten me on Aviate? Is it either Aviate OR off the street application to United? Are you able to opt-in to Aviate and also apply via the normal channels as soon as your hours are competitive? Aviate seems to have a bad reputation for not flowing people but can't you just hedge your chances to get to United by also applying the normal way?
If you want United, don’t go to an Aviate carrier. You will be much more attractive through the traditional hiring process if you come from a competitor and you will get there much faster than you could through Aviate. A few years ago Aviate would have been a great program. Today, not so much.