United Airlines - Captain KP Kirpatrick

The Pilot Network Podcast

In this episode, Adam Uhan chats with Captain KP Kirpatrick from United Airlines about the Aviate program, post-pandemic hiring, and the evolving aviation landscape. They discuss the interview process, application tips, and the importance of networking in the industry. They wrap up with a segment on what makes a pilot candidate stand out.

Captain KP Kirpatrick has served at United Airlines in several different capacities. Before joining United, he served active duty in the airforce. KP gives us the goods on the current state of the industry and how to ready yourself for the meets and greets with the airlines.

Listen to this to prepare yourself for TPNx this week in Orlando!

Resources

For information about all United pilot pathways: United.com/pilots

More about Aviate program: Unitedaviate.com

For those ready to apply today, they can find the application at pilothiring.united.com

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(0:00) Introduction by Adam Uhan and TPNX event details (1:44) Guest Introduction: Kenneth K.P. Kerpatrick from United Airlines (5:02) Discussion on United's Aviate program and hiring since the pandemic (9:35) The changing landscape of the aviation industry (13:21) Future projections for retirements and hiring at United Airlines (15:11) Overview of the interview process and military pilot program at United (19:20) Tips for application, resume and interview preparation (26:40) Importance of job fairs, networking and public speaking in aviation industry (29:11) Preferred flying routes and aircraft at United Airlines (33:14) Memory items segment and what makes a candidate stand out at United (37:08) Announcement of a new military pilot program and contact information for United's pilot hiring team (40:09) Closing remarks and upcoming events on The Pilot Network Podcast