PILOT BRIEFING INDUSTRY NEWS | ATP PARTNERS WITH UNITED The S-TEC 3100: The next generation of autopilot technology and capability, from the leading name in autopilots. You can now be confident of precise digital control for every phase of flight with the safety of an advanced digital autopilot. Learn more at stec3100.genesys-aerosystems.com/aopa ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL and United Airlines are partnering to provide aspiring airline pilots with training and a direct route to a United flight deck. United and ATP's Aviate partnership combines ATP's accelerated fixed-cost pilot training with milestones to advance pilots toward a career with United. "ATP Flight School is the nation's largest flight school and leader in airlineoriented flight training," the company said. "Students in ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program earn pilot certification in just nine months and can apply to United Aviate early during their training. After graduating, participants in Aviate take advantage of ATP's guaranteed flight instructor job, allowing them to build flight experience and progress toward United. Once meeting the flight hour requirements, pilots first fly for a United Express carrier. Then, after satisfying Aviate program requirements, they are eligible to transition to United Airlines as a first officer without any additional interviewing required." With global demand for qualified airline pilots reaching record levels, pilots are entering the industry with more opportunities than ever before. Through United Aviate, ATP graduates can advance their careers with the most direct route to a job with United. atpflightschool.com/airlines/unitedairlines-aviate-pilot-program.html 52 | AOPA PILOT April 2020http://stec3100.genesys-aerosystems.com/aopa http://www.atpflightschool.com/airlines/united-airlines-aviate-pilot-program.html http://www.atpflightschool.com/airlines/united-airlines-aviate-pilot-program.html