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United Airlines pilots are a skilled, professional group of men and women.
United is an airline industry leader committed to continually developing and promoting technologies that improve flight efficiency and safety.
United pilots have the opportunity to continually refine and refresh their piloting skills through our education programs, flight simulators and experience with a variety of state-of-the-art aircraft.
With years of training and consummate professionalism, the men and women who fly for United are the best of the best.
To be considered for the pilot position at United Airlines, you must possess the following minimum qualifications at the time of application. Those who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered as applicants by United Airlines:

1500 hours Total Time - Fixed Wing.
1000 hours Multi-engine time (PIC) or Military fighter/trainer (PIC).
500 hours Turbine Time.
100 hours flown in the past year (Recency of experience).
Current FCC license.
Current valid passport.
Current First Class Medical.
Current ATP Certificate with Multi-engine land rating (AMEL).
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Legal right to work in the United States.
A college degree from an accredited school is preferred.

Please note that PIC is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. United only considers pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications. United is preparing to commence pilot hiring later this year. If you are interested in becoming a United pilot, please continue to check this page for more information.

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