United Airlines & ATP have partnered to provide new pilots the fastest path to a career with United Airlines. This is really an exciting development as it provides a direct path to a career with one of the largest and most successful airlines the world.
I recently read about the Aviate program, and was sad to see that ATP was not (yet) a partner school, great news and great opportunity for ATP students!
Yes, once selected for the program, Aviate members go to one of three United Express carriers to build experience. Currently the carriers are Mesa, CommutAir and ExpressJet.
So for those who doesn’t have a bachelors degree! I don’t think they could move up to the major airlines until they have their bachelors? Or might be wrong.
The best airline is all a matter of perspective. Company culture, pay, the contract, pilot domiciles all figure into the equation. I for one am very happy that I work at United and not Delta, but your mileage may vary.
The United Aviate program requires pilots to have a bachelor’s degree before making the jump to United. Almost all major airlines require one. The only exception to this is the flow through program that American has begun.
Bottom line though is that if you want to fly for a major, you should make sure to have a degree.