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State of Aviate 2025

February 25, 2025

In case you missed it, we hosted our biggest virtual event of the year, where we discussed important United initiatives, Aviate program highlights, our 2025 outlook and more.

During the event, attendees heard from:

  • Kirk Limacher - SVP, Technical Operations Planning & Strategy
  • Margie Freeman - ORD-based 787 Captain and UAL-MEC ALPA Professional Development Committee Chair
  • Sarah Scheffel - Senior Manager, Aviate & Pilot Strategy
  • Cassie Outcalt - Manager of Aviate Recruiting
  • Captain Mike Bonner - Managing Director of Aviate & Pilot Strategy
  • Sean Bowen - United LAX-based 787 First Officer and former Aviate participant

Some key highlights to look out for in the recording:

  • Program highlights from 2024
  • What’s ahead for 2025
  • A live success story from a former participant on his journey to United through Aviate
  • Discussion on “Why United?”
  • A Q&A session with questions submitted by you

Check out the recording below on demand!

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