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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 38 airline partners.

Fast Track to Mesa Airlines

Mesa Cadet Program

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Mesa Cadet ProgramSummary of Mesa's Benefits

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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 land the best job in the world, flying as an airline pilot.

Secure Path to United

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®.

Pilot Career Path and BenefitsSteps to Participate in the Program

The Most Secure Path to United

  1. Step 1

    Airline Career Pilot Program

    Begin flight training in the Airline Career Pilot Program.

    United Aviate

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Build Experience as a Flight Instructor

    Become an instructor with ATP's — certified instructor job for Airline Career Pilot Program graduates.

  3. Step 3

    Airline Interview

    As a certified flight instructor, complete an interview with Mesa Airlines.

  4. Step 4

    Airline Pilot Job Placement

    In two and a half years after starting flight training, start your new hire class with Mesa Airlines.

  5. Step 5

    Fly for United

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    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.

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Get on the Most Secure Path to Fly for United® Get on the Most Secure Path to Fly for United®

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Airline Hiring & Placements

Congratulations to these ATP graduates who have achieved the next step in their professional pilot careers. For more success stories, see all the airline placements.

Kyle Feeney

Kyle Feeney

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

Hired February, 2024

Michaela Leonard

Michaela Leonard

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

Hired December, 2023

Brad Wind
Brad Wind

Brad Wind

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

Hired November, 2023

Damiano Mancini

Damiano Mancini

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

Hired October, 2023

Christopher Han

Christopher Han

Airline Career Pilot Program Graduate

Hired October, 2023

Kelli Miravete

Kelli Miravete

ASU (Flight Training by ATP) Graduate

Hired September, 2023

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