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ATP graduates achieve their career goals sooner and have more choices of who to fly for. Mesa Airlines recruits commercial pilots trained by ATP and is one of ATP's 39 Career Tracks.
Fast Track to Mesa Airlines
Mesa Cadet Program
United AviateSM Partner
Mesa Airlines has selected ATP as a preferred training provider to build their pilot pipelines with the best training in the fastest time frame possible, offering Airline Career Pilot Program students the following benefits to help offset the cost of paying for flight school and help you establish a successful career as an airline pilot.
Take advantage of the United Aviate program through ATP and Mesa's status as an Aviate-participating United Express® carrier to be on a secure path to United Airlines®.
The Most Secure Path to United
Begin flight training in the Airline Career Pilot Program.
If your goal is to fly for United, apply to join the United Aviate program after earning your private pilot certificate. Aviate through ATP offers a secure path to a career at United. Upon acceptance into the program, you'll receive a conditional job offer as a United First Officer.
Become an instructor with ATP's — certified instructor job for Airline Career Pilot Program graduates.
As a certified flight instructor, complete an interview with Mesa Airlines.
In two and a half years after starting flight training, start your new hire class with Mesa Airlines.
After 1,200 hours flying for Mesa as a Pilot In Command (PIC), you will be eligible to transition to United as a First Officer.
Get your complete guide on how to become a pilot — Requirements, Pay, Steps and More.
