Airline career pathways
CommuteAir
Acron Aviation Academy and CommuteAir have come together to provide cadets with access to resources and guidance to make a seamless transition from flight school to an airline career!
CommuteAir Development Program
Enrolling in our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program will provide you with the opportunity to apply to become a CommuteAir cadet. CommuteAir pilots have access to a direct path to United Airlines!
Students enrolled in the CommuteAir Pilot Development programs complete a thorough mentoring process to gain an understanding of airline operations and professionalism. Once completed, students may participate in a paid internship and interview for a contingent job offer before they graduate from their collegiate programs.
Benefits of flying for CommuteAir include:
- Up to $74,000 as a first year First Officer
- Electronic flight bag
- Industry Leading commuter benefits
- Preferential bidding system
- No-cost ATP/CTP course
- EWR and IAD – Crew bases are at United hubs – one hop away from most airports
From student, to CommuteAir, to United
1
Enroll at Acron Aviation Academy
The first step in your journey to becoming an airline pilot is to enroll in our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program.
2
Join the pilot development program
The next step is to apply to the CommuteAir Pilot Development Program. If accepted, you will be receive mentoring and an opportunity to participate in a paid internship!
3
Build your experience
Those that complete our Edge: Commercial Pilot Certificate program can then enroll on our Elite program, where you will earn your Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (CFI-I). These certifications will help you reach your 1,500-hours!
4
Become an airline pilot
After reaching the FAA mandated 1500 hours of flight time, you will be eligible to earn your Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. As a CommuteAir First Officer, you can receive up to $74,000 your first year!
5
Fly at United Airlines
The United Career Path Program (CPP) is designed to identify talented CommuteAir pilot recruits and place them on a direct path to a United Airlines flight deck. The record is 2 years and 10 days from CommuteAir Indoc to United Indoc!
