United Airlines has really felt the dearth of trained pilots over the last few years.
In a small step to improve the situation with pilots, the airline launched a program in which it will give conditional job offers to active-duty U.S. military pilots.
"At United we are committed to investing in individuals who have served and are serving our country – whose military skills and background are invaluable to our airline," Kirby said in a statement on the program."Launching this program is a win-win: our airline gets direct access to some of the best, most talented aviators in the world, and military pilots – and their families – get the time they need to plan their civilian career while still serving.
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