Major US Airline Pilot Career and Training Program Adds New Regional Carrier Partner in 2025

USA – United Aviate, United Airlines’ pilot career development program, announced the addition of Sky West Airlines as a new Aviate‑participating United Express (UAX) carrier, expanding pathways for program participants toward United mainline flying.

• United Aviate continues to evolve its pilot pipeline by integrating Sky West Airlines into its network of UAX partners, providing additional career progression options for participants who have not yet been placed with a UAX carrier.
• The partnership with Sky West enhances Aviate’s mission to offer multiple, structured progression points toward United Airlines employment, particularly benefiting participants seeking early career flying experience within the United ecosystem.
• Sky West Airlines, headquartered in St. George, Utah, operates a fleet of over 500 aircraft across North America and emphasizes stable, long‑term career opportunities for its pilots.

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