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, LAS, LAX, MCO, ORD, and SFO.
UNITED AIRLINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Accepting Applications: Yes
Minimum Flight Time Requirements:
Multi-engine ATP certificate
1,500 hours total time
Competitive Flight Time:
2,500 - 7,000 hours total time
1,000+ hours fixed-wing turbine
100 hours within 12 months
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT | TOTAL | ORDERS |
|---|---|---|
B-777-300ER | 22 | - |
B-777-200ER | 74 | - |
A-350 | - | 45 |
B-787-10 | 21 | 100* |
B-787-9 | 38 | - |
B-787-8 | 12 | - |
B-767-400ER | 16 | - |
B-767-300ER | 37 | - |
B-757-300 | 21 | - |
B-757-200 | 40 | - |
B-737-MAX-10 | - | 350* |
B-737-MAX-9 | 69 | 10 |
B-737-MAX-8 | 62 | 28 |
B-737-900 | 148 | - |
B-737-800 | 141 | - |
B-737-700 | 40 | - |
A-321-XLR | - | 50 |
A-321-NEO | - | 70 |
A-320-200 | 95 | - |
A-319-100 | 81 | - |
Boom Overture | - | 15 |
Total | 917 | 668 |
*Options for various models based on need at the time of order.
Number of Pilots:
15,552
Estimated Age 65 Retirements:
2023: 318
2024: 379
2025: 491
2026: 578
2027: 577
2028: 707
2029: 672
2030: 661
2031:679
2032: 528
Pilot Bases:
CLE, DEN, EWR, GUM, IAD, IAH, LAS, LAX, MCO, 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