United Airlines
United Airlines, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the largest airlines in the world. Founded in 1926 as Varney Air Lines, United has grown through several mergers, including its significant 2010 merger with Continental Airlines. Today, United operates one of the most extensive networks of routes, serving 358 destinations worldwide, with a fleet of approximately 975 aircraft, making it one of the biggest fleets globally. United operates over 4,500 daily flights, utilizing hubs across major U.S. cities such as Chicago, Denver, and Houston, as well as international bases in Guam. United’s pilot workforce, which includes over 12,000 pilots, receives training from industry-leading facilities, a tradition that dates back to the 1950s when United pioneered the use of advanced flight simulators for training.
Historically, United was one of the five founding members of Star Alliance in 1997, a global airline network aimed at providing seamless international travel. This legacy of innovation and service expansion makes United a key player in the airline industry, continually adapting to meet the demands of modern air travel.
Airline Notes
United Airlines pilots recently approved UPA23, a contract introducing $10 billion in improvements, including a 40% pay increase.
The airline’s ambitious growth plan, known as United Next, involves the addition of over 500 new aircraft alongside increased pilot hiring.
United's Flight Training Facility (FTC) in Denver will feature 52 full-motion simulators and 34 fixed training devices, accommodating 860 pilots per day and supporting 32,000 training events annually.
United’s Aviate program serves as a career development pathway for aspiring pilots (more at unitedaviate.com).
United operates the largest U.S. fleet of wide-body aircraft, with 220 planes and an additional 150 Boeing 787s on order.
The fleet expansion includes orders for 70 Airbus A321NEOs, which started delivery in 2023, and 50 Airbus A321XLRs, expected in 2025.
Meanwhile, United has removed 277 Boeing 737 MAX 10 orders from its plans.
The airline is also investing in future-forward technologies, with 200 Archer VTOL aircraft slated for a 2025 debut, 100 ES-19 electric UAX aircraft anticipated by 2026, and 15 BOOM supersonic jets (plus options for 35 more) expected by 2029.
For passenger comfort, United offers Wi-Fi and personal device entertainment on all mainline aircraft and is installing individual TV monitors across its mainline fleet.
A founding member of the Star Alliance, United is identified by the IATA code "UA" and ICAO code "UAL," with the ATC call sign "United."
Minimums:
1,500 TT
1,000 fixed-wing turbine time & 100 hours in the last 12 months preffered
Need unrestricted ATP (airplane multiengine)
1st Class FAA medical & FCC RR permit.
New hires can expect all fleets, bases and Captain upgrade opportunities to be available immediately or soon after being hired.
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Airline Type
Legacy
Number of Pilots
17050
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
975
Number of Domiciles
11
Union
ALPA
Fleet
737-700: 40
737-8: 85
737-800: 141
737-9: 79
737-900: 12
737-900ER: 136
757-200: 40
757-300: 21
A319: 81
A320: 89
A321: 6
B767-300: 37
B767-400: 16
B777: 74
B777-300ER: 22
B787: 21
B788: 12
B789: 38
Domiciles
IAH
LAX
ORD
DEN
SFO
EWR
IAD
GUM
CLE
MCO
TPA
Airline Notes
United Airlines pilots recently approved UPA23, a contract introducing $10 billion in improvements, including a 40% pay increase.
The airline’s ambitious growth plan, known as United Next, involves the addition of over 500 new aircraft alongside increased pilot hiring.
United's Flight Training Facility (FTC) in Denver will feature 52 full-motion simulators and 34 fixed training devices, accommodating 860 pilots per day and supporting 32,000 training events annually.
United’s Aviate program serves as a career development pathway for aspiring pilots (more at unitedaviate.com).
United operates the largest U.S. fleet of wide-body aircraft, with 220 planes and an additional 150 Boeing 787s on order.
The fleet expansion includes orders for 70 Airbus A321NEOs, which started delivery in 2023, and 50 Airbus A321XLRs, expected in 2025.
Meanwhile, United has removed 277 Boeing 737 MAX 10 orders from its plans.
The airline is also investing in future-forward technologies, with 200 Archer VTOL aircraft slated for a 2025 debut, 100 ES-19 electric UAX aircraft anticipated by 2026, and 15 BOOM supersonic jets (plus options for 35 more) expected by 2029.
For passenger comfort, United offers Wi-Fi and personal device entertainment on all mainline aircraft and is installing individual TV monitors across its mainline fleet.
A founding member of the Star Alliance, United is identified by the IATA code "UA" and ICAO code "UAL," with the ATC call sign "United."