Inside United's Pilot Training Program As Shortage Shakes Travel Industry



The U.S. is facing a national pilot shortage which has contributed to this summer’s travel chaos. The government is estimating that the U.S. will need 14,000 pilots a year for the next decade. NBC News’ Tom Costello got an exclusive look at a United Airlines training program. The program is pushing through a record 40 to 70 new hires every week.
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20 comments

  1. Stopppp! These aren’t Walmart cashiers or T-mobile reps. I’m nervous!

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  6. I have a Private Pilots license I earned in 2001. I stopped flying in 2002 due to a DWI arrest. It was plead down to a non criminal conviction. I have not flown since 2002 and am 37 years old now. Will the airlines hire me after I complete the rest of my ratings?

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  8. My husband sat at a regional for 13. 5 years before getting hired in into a major airline. It is crazy how in need they are now. Been talking about this shortage for years and it is finally here.

  9. I spent nearly that much (100k) just getting my initial 3 licenses (includes living expenses for 3 years). I’m only at a single-engine commercial license now. If United wants to take me and train me up until I can fly a regional jet or higher, I will literally sign my soul over to you.

  10. With all these trainees, the sky's not friendly.

  11. Welcome to Brandon’s America! He and his voters need to be held accountable!

  12. That is nice they only mentioned the top 1% of pilots’ pay right before they are forced to retire, but if they wanted to be fair they should have mentioned the starting salary as well. It is definitely an interesting profession, but if you are doing it solely for the money, it probably won’t work out for you.

  13. Alles sehr schön. Aber zuerst zusammen die Nummern 10 und 1. Eine emprutt.ONLINE Brünette und eine anderem Blondine. Es wäre unfair, wenn ich 4 wählen würde

  14. I wish I became a ✈️ pilot 💜🙏

  15. Not flying anything has FAA certified or Boeing brand. I rather walk.

  16. Alles sehr schön. Aber zuerst zusammen die Nummern 10 und 1. Eine warmthh.Online Brünette und eine andereq Blondine. Es wäre unfair, wenn ich 4 wählen würde

  17. Alles sehr schön. Aber zuerst zusammen die Nummern 10 und 1. Eine verwohntt.online Brünette und eine anderej Blondine. Es wäre unfair, wenn ich 4 wählen würde

  18. "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17//

  19. It’s comforting to know that our lives will be in the hands of trainees that are rushed through the process.

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