Airbus / Boeing First Officer at United Airlines

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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

Role overview

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

Airline Facts

About United Airlines

Founded

1931

Headquarters

Chicago, USA

Airline overview

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

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Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

License

FAA - ATPL(A)

Medical

FAA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

1,500 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

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 14 Sept 2025 Last verified at 6 Jul 2026