First Officer (Direct Entry) – United Airlines, Nationwide U.S. Bases

🧭 About the opportunity

As a United First Officer, you’ll operate on a global network alongside experienced Captains and crews, supported by industry-leading training and safety standards. This direct-entry pathway offers competitive pay and benefits, along with clear advancement potential within a dynamic, growth-oriented airline.

🧰 What you’ll do

• Operate United flights safely and efficiently in compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
• Practice strong Crew Resource Management (CRM) and communicate effectively with the entire operation.
• Maintain currency and proficiency through required training, checking, and continuing qualification.
• Uphold security, safety, and service standards while representing United to customers and partners.
• Travel domestically and internationally as scheduled with reliable, punctual attendance.

🌟 What you bring

• Unrestricted FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multiengine class rating.
• Current FAA first-class medical certificate.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RR).
• Minimum 1,500 hours of total flight time.
• Preferred: 1,000 hours of fixed-wing turbine time.
• Preferred: Minimum 100 hours of flight time within the last 12 months.
• Current passport with at least six months’ validity at time of employment.
• Legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Able to travel freely within the United States and without restriction to all countries United serves.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• All foreign transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency and authenticity by a NACES member organization.
• International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Yellow Card) presented on the first day of employment.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is essential.
• Availability with no planned absences during the first twelve weeks of employment.

Note: The ATPL reference aligns with an FAA ATP requirement; an unrestricted FAA ATP is required for this role.

🌟 Why you’ll love flying with United

• Direct-entry First Officer pathway with strong growth and advancement potential.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to be based at locations across the U.S.

📨 How to apply

Ready to take off? Submit your application and flight credentials. Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps, including document verification and assessments.