{"id":357185,"date":"2021-12-07T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T20:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=357185"},"modified":"2021-12-07T06:00:44","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T20:00:44","slug":"united-aviate-academys-first-class-to-start-on-dec-6-at-new-training-facility-in-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/united-aviate-academys-first-class-to-start-on-dec-6-at-new-training-facility-in-phoenix\/","title":{"rendered":"United Aviate Academy\u2019s first class to start on Dec. 6 at new training facility in Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"
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United Airlines announced Monday the inaugural class of 30\u00a0United Aviate Academy\u00a0students will begin their studies on Dec. 6 at the new flight training academy at Phoenix Goodyear Airport. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

CHICAGO<\/strong>\u2014United Airlines announced Monday the inaugural class of 30\u00a0United Aviate Academy\u00a0students will begin their studies on Dec. 6 at the new flight training academy at Phoenix Goodyear Airport. <\/p>\n

The first class, 80% of whom are women or people of color, will complete a rigorous, yearlong training program that sets them up for a career that reflects United\u2019s high standard of professionalism and deep commitment to delivering a safe, caring, dependable and efficient travel experience. <\/p>\n

United Aviate Academy received more than 7,500 applications from aspiring pilots around the country in less than six months, with nearly 75% of those applicants being women or people of color.<\/p>\n

After completing their training at the academy, students will build flight and leadership experience while working within the\u00a0Aviate\u00a0pilot development ecosystem at partner universities, professional flight training organizations and United Express carriers\u00a0on their way to becoming United pilots.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome our first class of students to the academy\u2019s new home at Phoenix Goodyear airport,\u201d said Mary Ann Schaffer, United\u2019s chief pilot and member of the United Aviate Academy board of directors. \u201cThe facility ensures we have the resources to expand our training capabilities and that the next generation of aviators will receive industry-leading training toward their goal of becoming a pilot for United Airlines.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the inaugural class, United Aviate Academy anticipates welcoming between 25 and 50 new students each month and expects to train at least 500 students yearly, with a goal for at least half of those being women\u00a0or people of color. United currently expects to hire at least 10,000 pilots by 2030.<\/p>\n

United Aviate Academy at Phoenix Goodyear Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n

The state-of-the-art, 340,000 square-foot facility at Phoenix Goodyear Airport, which United Aviate Academy will lease from the city of Phoenix, will provide aspiring pilots with industry-leading resources, equipment, and accommodations. The facility was previously home to Lufthansa Aviation Training, and United Aviate Academy will sublease part of its facility to LAT, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa, a United Star Alliance partner.<\/p>\n

Other advantages the facility will offer to United Aviate Academy include:<\/p>\n

– Leasing a fleet of late-model Cirrus SR-20 series single-engine aircraft, which feature advanced safety characteristics<\/p>\n

– Nearly 50,000 square feet of office space<\/p>\n

– Multiple aircraft hangars<\/p>\n

– Dormitory rooms for student housing with ample room for expansion<\/p>\n

– Proximity to many auxiliary airfields in the Phoenix area<\/p>\n

– Favorable weather for year-round flight training<\/p>\n

– For more information on United Aviate Academy, visit\u00a0unitedaviate.com\u00a0or @unitedaviate on Instagram. (PR)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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