Your direct route to a United flight deck.
UNITED AIRLINES AVIATE PROGRAM WITH SKYBORNE
This pilot career development program offers you a direct route to a United Airlines flight deck, the leading airline in the US.
United’s Aviate Program in partnership with Skyborne, provides you with a clear career pathway from the beginning of your flight training at the Skyborne Airline Academy, Vero Beach, Florida, to a position as a First Officer at United Airlines. Skyborne has some unique features, not available anywhere else in the USA. Moreover, you get to train at one of the leading flight schools in the World.
You will learn to fly the ‘Skyborne way’. A unique approach to training, which will see you immersed in airline technique, custom and practice, meaning you will be “airline ready” by the time you leave Skyborne to join United Airlines as a First Officer.
Your journey begins by applying to Skyborne by using the REGISTER INTEREST button on this website. Your application is then screened against criteria set by Skyborne, and if you meet the criteria, you will be invited to undergo pilot selection online. If successful, you will then begin your training on our full-time, residential Professional Pilot Pathway program through CFI. Upon completion of CFI, if you meet Skyborne’s standard, you will be offered a job as a Flight Instructor with Skyborne. You will be fully mentored by Skyborne’s experienced Flight Standards team through to 1500 hours total time. Skyborne’s partnership with Aviate is truly a fully mentored, airline career pathway, delivered by one of the world’s most respected and professional flight schools.
Once you complete your Private, you will be eligible to apply to Aviate.
KEY FEATURES
1) This Aviate Program is a partnership between Skyborne and United Airlines and is an industry leading pilot career development program.
2) Candidates apply and are initially selected by Skyborne. Having achieved PPL, candidates can formally apply to United’s Aviate Program.
3) All training is delivered at the world renowned Skyborne Airline Academy, Vero Beach, Florida.
4) Once accepted into the Aviate Program, you will receive a Conditional Program Admission from United Airlines.
5) Successful trainees will be offered a position as CFI with Skyborne and benefit from a clear path to UA with Skyborne – a true career development program with two great organizations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY Requirements
YOU MUST:
- Be a U.S citizen or show proof of the unrestricted right to live and work in the U.S.A
- Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
- Possess an education level qualification equivalent to a U.S. High School diploma or higher. Education not obtained in the U.S. or at an IBO school must be certified as equivalent to a U.S High School diploma. This can be done through a member of NACES at www.naces.org/members.html. International education documents must be submitted in English or translated and certified.
- Be fluent in English – both written and spoken. As a guide, you must be proficient enough to achieve ICAO Level 4.
- Hold a valid FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate before the commencement of training. For further details please visit www.faa.gov or www.flightphysical.com
- Be able to achieve clear background checks
SELECTION PROCESS
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Click on the ‘Register Interest’ link on this page and complete the online application form. You will be asked a number of questions which will be screened to assess your eligibility and suitability for Skyborne.
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If you meet the entry requirements you will receive an email link to invite you to complete a series of pilot aptitude tests and a psychometric questionnaire.
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If successful, you will be invited to complete an online interview and aptitude verification.
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Shortlisted candidates will be offered a place on the course subject to meeting documentation requirements.
There is no fee to apply or to complete the assessment process for the Aviate Program.
Skyborne is extremely proud to partner with United Airlines as part of the Aviate program.
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Once you successfully complete your Private Pilot Certificate (PPC), you can then formerly apply to United’s Aviate Program.
TRAINING FOOTPRINT
Skyborne is a full-time course that takes approximately 12 months to complete through to CFI.
DURATION: 12 WEEKS
PHASE 1: Private Pilot Certification Course
Vero Beach, FL
You will start your Part 141 training program at the Private stage.
Course:
- 66 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
- FAA written exam
- 45 hours on the Piper Warrior, 5 of these hours are solo
DURATION: 10 WEEKS
PHASE 2: Commercial Foundation Stage 1
Vero Beach, FL
Primarily VFR solo time and scheduled dual flights, building towards commercial.
Course:
- 21 hours dual
- 50 hours solo
- 13 hours AATD simulator device
- 48 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
DURATION: 9 WEEKS
PHASE 3: Instrument and Commercial Foundation 2
Vero Beach, FL
This phase teaches you to fly and navigate solely using instruments.
Course:
- 30.4 hours dual flying on the Piper Warrior
- 24.5 hours AATD simulator device
- 52 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
- Written and Practical exam
DURATION: 7 WEEKS
PHASE 4: Commercial Single-Engine Certification Course
Vero Beach, FL
At this stage you will consolidate all your commercial skills, knowledge and prepare for the commercial pilot certification. You will fly the Piper Warrior as well as transitioning to a new aircraft, the Piper Arrow.
Course:
- 20 hours on the Piper Warrior dual and 50 solo
- 23.5 hours AATD simulator device
- 20 hours Piper Arrow
- 48 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
- Written and Practical exam
DURATION: 4 WEEKS
PHASE 5: Commercial Multi-Engine Certification Course
Vero Beach, FL
Extensive training on both normal and abnormal procedures on the twin-engine Piper Seminole G500.
Course:
- 15 hours theoretical knowledge instruction
- 19 hours on the twin-engine Piper Seminole G500
- 7.5 hours AATD simulator device
DURATION: 12 WEEKS
PHASE 6: Certified Flight Instructor
Vero Beach, FL
Instructional fundamentals for both flight and ground training.
Course:
- 66 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction
- 25 flying hours Piper Warrior
TRAINING FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
Skyborne Airline Academy Vero Beach is the optimum place for your flight training. Our 30-acre campus has world class training facilities as well as accommodation on-site, to make your flight training as convenient as possible.
Skyborne has six ground school classrooms, more than 50 aircraft, two Redbird Simulators and three maintenance hangars; all to support your training needs.
On site accommodation is newly refurbished, equipped with modern furniture and appliances, and conveniently located next to the flight training facility at Vero Beach Airport. On campus there is a swimming pool and a variety of sports facilities available to all trainees. Skyborne is also located minutes away from the beach offering a great work-life balance to your training program.
UNITED
CADET PILOT PROGRAM PRICING
The course price is $87,164 which includes accommodation for the duration of the course through to CFI, all ground and flight training and FAA tests.
CFI opportunities are offered based on merit and achievement. An ‘Assessment Board’ at the conclusion of your CFI training will determine your suitability to become a Skyborne Instructor, where you will be fully mentored by Skyborne’s experienced Flight Standards team through to 1500 hours total time.
FINANCE AND FUNDING
Funding your professional flight training can be a challenge, which is why Skyborne has teamed up with America’s leading financial organizations – Sallie Mae and Meritize. You can fund your entire flight training with either of these organizations, sometimes without any need for a co-sign.
For full details about our funding partners click here.
WANT TO JOIN THE AVIATE PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY?
+1 800 800 1411 OR FLYVERO@SKYBORNE.COM
Skyborne Airline Academy
2805 Airport Drive
Vero Beach
FL 32960. US