United Airlines is recruiting Airbus / Boeing First Officer…

Posted on 14.9.2025

Job Overview

Airline Airline

United Airlines

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Various

Aircraft Aircraft

Airbus / Boeing

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Join United as a First Officer and fly a broad domestic and international network while developing within a large, growth focused operation. You will train to United standards and operate under SOPs that emphasize safety, service and teamwork, with clear paths to upgrade as the fleet and schedule expand

About United Airlines

Learn more about this airline

Founding Year Founding Year

1931

Headquarters Headquarters

Chicago, USA

United Airlines operates the largest widebody fleet in North America and the industry’s most comprehensive global network among U.S. carriers. Pilots benefit from base flexibility and the company’s Flight Training Center in Denver, the world’s largest airline training facility

Requirements

Type Rating Type Rating

Not Required

License License

FAA - ATPL(A)

Medical Medical

FAA - Class 1

Language Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

1500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

• Preferred 1,000 hours fixed wing turbine time • Preferred 100 hours flight time within the last 12 months

Other License Requirements:

• Unrestricted FAA ATP with airplane multiengine class rating

Additional Requirements:

• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit • Current passport with at least six months validity • Legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship • Able to travel without restriction to all United destinations • High school diploma or GED required • Bachelor’s degree preferred with foreign credentials evaluated by a NACES member if applicable • Yellow Fever vaccination card required by day one or completion of United’s reasonable accommodation process • Reliable attendance and no planned absences during the first twelve weeks of employment

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate for new hire First Officers from 2025 is $120.69 per flight hour subject to the pilot agreement • Medical dental vision life accident and disability insurance • Paid holidays • Defined contribution plan • Travel privileges for employees and eligible dependents • Benefits and compensation governed by the United Pilot Agreement with ALPA