Airlines

United Launches Industry-leading Program to Provide Military Pilots Job Offers

United announced today the beginning of the United Military Pilot Programme, an industry-leading programme that provides full-time, active-duty U.S. military pilots with conditional job offers as First Officers with the airline. The programme is unique in that it gives programme participants with a safe landing place while they complete their service to the nation and work towards completing all United recruiting standards.

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The new program’s requirements state that qualified applicants must participate in an interview before completing the necessary flying training and certification requirements and joining the airline. The fact that applicants do not need to have an ATP at the time of application is a key component of United’s programme. They can instead get their ATP before joining United, giving them more freedom to begin working for the airline when it’s convenient for them and their families.

Interested active-duty military pilots can learn more about the United Military Pilot Program and apply for the program here. Current or former military pilots who already meet United’s mainline hiring requirements and are less than six months from availability, or already available, or are flying in the reserve component are encouraged to apply as a First Officer today.

Other defined paths to the United flight deck

On top of the United Military Pilot Program, there are multiple paths to becoming a pilot at United depending on flight experience: 

First Officer Hiring: This path is for experienced pilots who meet mainline hiring requirements, who are ready to fly for United now and do not need an alternate path or program.
United Aviate program: United’s pilot career development program is designed for pilots with their Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) who are either learning to fly or are building experience with an Aviate-participating university, flight school, Part 135 operator or United Express carrier.
United Aviate Academy: United’s wholly-owned flight school in Goodyear, Arizona for aspiring aviators who want to learn to fly with little to no flight experience – with the goal of at least half of the students being women or people of color.

In December of last year, United placed the largest widebody aircraft order in the history of commercial aviation in the United States: 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the option to buy an additional 100. This was done as part of the carrier’s ambitious United Next plan. By combining orders already made public with fresh ones, the airline anticipates receiving 700 brand-new aircraft by 2032.

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With this historic acquisition comes unprecedented expansion, which will result in the hiring of 50,000 more team members by 2026. At United, finding bright and qualified pilots is a top focus. United has hired over 4,000 new pilots in the past 24 months and anticipates hiring over 10,000 pilots in the next decade.

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.