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Aviate was the key to Los Angeles B787 First Officer Sean B.’s dream career


Sean B.’s pilot journey

Joined Aviate viaUnited Express entry point

Transitioned to United fromCommuteAir

Current roleB787 First Officer

BaseLos Angeles

Aviate was the key to Sean’s dream career.

787 First Officer and Aviate Coach Sean B. began his aviation career by following his father’s footsteps and training at a Part 141 school.

Sean was flying for a former United Express partner when the pandemic hit, and with the industry shift he began flying for CommuteAir, a current United Express Aviate partner. He’s grateful to the Aviate program for providing a secure path as he worked his way to the United flight deck.

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Newark B737 First Officer Arish K.’s trips to India as a child led him to Aviate

Newark B737 First Officer Arish K.’s trips to India as a child led him to Aviate

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