United Airlines has established a new Career Path Program (CPP) with Mesa Airlines and the industry’s first University CPP with Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU).
Mesa Airlines will be able to offer current and future United Express pilots a defined path to the flight deck with United Airlines upon successfully meeting the CPP entrance and exit requirements. The CPP will help to retain existing pilots looking to advance to a major airline as well as attract qualified pilots to staff Mesa’s expanding fleet. Mesa currently operates 60 Embraer EJET 175s (E175) and 20 Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet 700s (CRJ700) as United Express. Mesa has significantly expanded its flying for United over the past three years, almost tripling its fleet size under the United banner.
MSU Denver student pilots who successfully interview and meet specific program guidelines while at the University will be required to obtain employment at a United Express CPP partner (CommutAir, Express Jet, Air Wisconsin or Mesa Airline). There, they must meet the CPP service requirements, required performance record and accumulated flight hours and then they will have an opportunity to fly for United. Students will be able to begin applying during the fall semester in August 2018. The minimum requirements to be considered for the CPP interview process include: at least two semesters in the professional flight officer program; commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating; maintain full time status with 3.0 cumulative GPA in aviation courses.
