EAA and UA Partnership Announced

United Airlines (UA) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) are partnering to welcome and encourage young people to pursue aviation on all levels through a number of programs and activities that build on the strength of each organization.

This partnership will build on the success of existing UA and EAA programs, such as Young Eagles, which has introduced flight to 2.2 million young people since 1992, and United’s Aviate program that offers aspiring and established pilots the most direct and best path to a career at United Airlines.

“United has been involved with EAA at various levels for some time, such as at our annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, but each organization was seeking a way to create a comprehensive pathway for young people to discover aviation and then learn more about the exciting possibilities for their futures,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of programs, publications, and marketing. “United’s Aviate program offers a terrific new opportunity to provide a pathway for those Young Eagles who seek flying careers, especially with United’s reach and visibility in the communities it serves throughout the country.”

As part of the agreement, EAA and United will share visibility, web portals, and links that introduce people to all programs offered by the partners.

Capt. Curtis Brunjexs, United’s managing director of Aviate & pilot strategy, said, “United Airlines is proud to build upon our long-standing relationship with EAA and become the Official Airline of Young Eagles and EAA’s youth aviation education programs.  We are deeply committed, through our Aviate program, to developing the next generation of airline pilots, and this partnership in youth aviation programs at EAA will enable us to better reach young pilot aspirants and the diverse talent we seek.”