United airlines had announced the opening of its United Aviate Academy in Phoenix, Arizona earlier in February 2020, but was forced to stop due to COVID-19. But , that's a reality now , they are already commencing the first batch !
Expecting an wave of retirements and acute Pilot shortage over the next decade, United does not want to wait for the Airforce Pilots or recruit CPL/ATPL holders from competitors, neither it wants to rely on the Flying schools producing the number of fewer pilots.
United Airlines today announced the inaugural class of 30 United Aviate Academy students will begin their studies on Dec. 6 at the new flight training academy at Phoenix Goodyear Airport.
The first class, 80% of whom are women or people of color, will complete a rigorous, year-long training program that sets them up for a career that reflects United’s high standard of professionalism and deep commitment to delivering a safe, caring, dependable and efficient travel experience.
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However, a sum of $71,250 is what you have to arrange to reach till a Multi engine flight instructor rating , excluding your Private Pilot License (PPL) cost (~$17,750 value) , which will be covered by United Airlines.
United Aviate Academy says,
We want to ensure a career as a pilot for United is possible for the best candidates, regardless of financial background. As part of our commitment to removing barriers, United and Chase will provide $2.4M in scholarships. And if you don't have a Private Pilot License (PPL), we'll cover the cost (~$17,750 value).
United Aviate Academy received more than 7,500 applications from aspiring pilots around the country in less than six months, with nearly 75% of those applicants being women or people of color.
After completing their training at the academy, students will build flight and leadership experience while working within the Aviate pilot development ecosystem at partner universities, professional flight training organizations and United Express carriers on their way to becoming United pilots.
“We are thrilled to welcome our first class of students to the academy’s new home at Phoenix Goodyear airport,” said Mary Ann Schaffer, United’s chief pilot and member of the United Aviate Academy board of directors.
“The facility ensures we have the resources to expand our training capabilities and that the next generation of aviators will receive industry-leading training toward their goal of becoming a pilot for United Airlines.”
Following the inaugural class, United Aviate Academy anticipates welcoming between 25 and 50 new students each month and expects to train at least 500 students yearly, with a goal for at least half of those being women or people of color. United currently expects to hire at least 10,000 pilots by 2030.
The state-of-the-art, 340,000 square-foot facility at Phoenix Goodyear Airport, which United Aviate Academy will lease from the city of Phoenix, will provide aspiring pilots with industry-leading resources, equipment, and accommodations.
The facility was previously home to Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT), and United Aviate Academy will sublease part of its facility to LAT, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa, a United Star Alliance partner.
You're eligible to apply for United Aviate Academy if you:
For more information on United Aviate Academy, please visit unitedaviate.com or @unitedaviate on Instagram.
United is more focused than ever on its commitment to customers and employees. In addition to today's announcement, United has recently:
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