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United Airlines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for United Airlines, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | FAA ATP (unrestricted) |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | 1,000 hr turbine preferred; right to work without sponsorship; passport; FCC permit |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Officer | 1,500 hours | – | Not needed | Unrestricted ATP certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating | – | – |
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