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United Airlines - Captain KP Kirpatrick

Apr 19, 2023 • 42 mins

In this episode, Adam Uhan chats with Captain KP Kirpatrick from United Airlines about the Aviate program, post-pandemic hiring, and the evolving aviation landscape. They discuss the interview process, application tips, and the importance of networking in the industry. They wrap up with a segment on what makes a pilot candidate stand out.

Key Points

United Airlines is actively hiring, with projections to bring on over 2,000 pilots annually for the next five years due to retirements and fleet expansion.
United's Aviate program offers a pathway to the airline, from private pilot license to becoming a United pilot, with a commitment to diversity and a "one interview and done" approach.
Candidates applying to United should focus on integrity, ensure their application is comprehensive and truthful, and prepare for the interview by utilizing resources provided by United, including an interview prep packet.

Captain KP Kirpatrick has served at United Airlines in several different capacities. Before joining United, he served active duty in the airforce. KP gives us the goods on the current state of the industry and how to ready yourself for the meets and greets with the airlines.

Listen to this to prepare yourself for TPNx this week in Orlando!

Resources

For information about all United pilot pathways: United.com/pilots

More about Aviate program: Unitedaviate.com

For those ready to apply today, they can find the application at pilothiring.united.com

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Speakers

Adam Uhan

Host • 65%

Captain KP Kirpatrick

Guest • 35%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction by Adam Uhan and TPNX event details
1:44	Guest Introduction: Kenneth K.P. Kerpatrick from United Airlines
5:02	Discussion on United's Aviate program and hiring since the pandemic
9:35	The changing landscape of the aviation industry
13:21	Future projections for retirements and hiring at United Airlines
15:11	Overview of the interview process and military pilot program at United
19:20	Tips for application, resume and interview preparation
26:40	Importance of job fairs, networking and public speaking in aviation industry
29:11	Preferred flying routes and aircraft at United Airlines
33:14	Memory items segment and what makes a candidate stand out at United
37:08	Announcement of a new military pilot program and contact information for United's pilot hiring team
40:09	Closing remarks and upcoming events on The Pilot Network Podcast

Transcript

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