United Airlines launches pilot program

United Airlines has launched the Military Pilot Program to give “access to First Officer jobs while candidates complete their military service.”

United Airlines was represented by Guam crew members at the Rotary Club of Northern Guam’s wreath-laying ceremony on Sept. 11 at the club’s peace memorial at Puntan Dos Amantes or Two Lovers Point. Journal file photo

Military pilots don't need an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate at the time of application but must complete all required flight training and certification prior to joining the airline,” United said in a Sept. 29 release from Chicago.

United has more than 16,000 pilots, including more than 3,000 who have served or currently serve in the U.S. military.

“United employs nearly 7,700 military veterans and 1,500 actively serving personnel across various departments and functions, including many serving in leadership and executive positions,” the airline said.

“As part of the carrier's ambitious United Next plan, last December United ordered … 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options to purchase 100 more. Combined with already announced orders, the airline expects to take delivery of about 700 new aircraft by 2032,” the release said.

Therefore, the airline said it plans to add 50,000 personnel and in the last 24 months has hired 4,000 pilots and expects to hire more than 10,000 pilots in this decade.

The University of Guam is building “stronger ties” for internships and potential employment with NAVFAC Marianas, after NAVFAC Marianas reached out to UOG, according to an Oct. 2 release from UOG. NAVFAC is looking to hire “engineers, administrators, supervisors in various departments, archaeologists, communication specialists, construction managers, project managers, and IT professionals,” and add additional UOG graduates to its workforce, according to the release. mbj

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