United Airlines Pilot Hiring Information
United Airlines is one of the largest commercial air carriers in the United States. Major hubs include: CLE, DEN, EWR, GUM, IAD, IAH, LAX, ORD, and SFO.
UNITED AIRLINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Currently Hiring: Yes (Recalling cancelled new-hire classes)
Minimum Flight Time Requirements:
Multi-engine ATP certificate
1,500 hours total time
1,000 hours fixed wing turbine
100 hours complex time within previous 12 months
Competitive Flight Time:
5,000 - 7,000 hours total time
1,000+ hours turbine PIC in aircraft > 12,500 lbs.
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
*Fleet information obtained from SEC Form 10-K
Number of Pilots:
12,087
Mandatory Age 65 Retirements:
2021: 420
2022: 414
2023: 479
2024: 442
2025: 553
2026: 600
2027: 580
2028: 691
2029: 647
2030: 629
Pilot Bases:
CLE, DEN, EWR, GUM, IAD, IAH, LAX, ORD, SFO
Regional Airline Affiliates:
Pilot Pathway Program:
UNITED AIRLINES CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 73 hours
Monthly Line Guarantee: 70 hours
Ex: 12+ Year B-777 Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $351.87 x 73 hrs x 12 months = $308,238
UNITED AIRLINES FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 73 hours
Monthly Line Guarantee: 70 hours
Ex: 12+ Year B-777 First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $240.34 x 73 hrs x 12 months = $210,538
First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $79,988