w/PPL Application This application is for individuals with a Private Pilot License (PPL) applying to the United Aviate Academy. If you do not have a Private Pilot License and interested in the United Aviate Academy click here. At United Aviate Academy, your dreams of becoming a pilot for United have never been more possible. By joining our flight training academy, you'll be a part of the next generation of highly qualified, talented and diverse United pilots. And, with United Aviate Academy being a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines, you'll not only be trained to fly, but you will also:
- Receive career guidance and direction from United Aviate Ambassadors
- Start experiencing United's culture and be on the inside track
- Become a part of a company that is committed to global citizenship by taking an active role in diversity, equity and inclusion, the environment and creating a more sustainable future
Please carefully review our requirements and selection process if you are interested in applying to United Aviate Academy w/ PPL.
You're eligible to apply for United Aviate Academy w/PPL Application if you:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Have a Private Pilot License
United Aviate Academy Selection Process:
- Submit your application (you are here!)
- Take online assessments
- Complete an in-person Aviate Interview
- Receive a conditional acceptance with the follow requirements
- Obtain a FAA First Class Medical certificate
- Pass background checks
- Pass a drug screen
- Provide physical proof of U.S. citizenship in the form of 1) a valid U.S. passport OR 2) an original or certified copy of your birth certificate along with a government-issued photo ID
For more information about the United Aviate Academy, please visit unitedaviate.com/academy.