WILMINGTON, D.E. – June 25, 2024 – The United GatewaySM Card from Chase has announced a commitment of $1.2 million to the scholarship program for United Aviate Academy, United Airlines’ flight school in Goodyear, Arizona. This initiative aims to create additional pathways to the flight deck for aspiring aviators and address the ongoing demand for more pilots. The United Gateway Credit Card contributes a portion of every United purchase to fund these scholarships.
United Aviate Academy, established in 2022, offers a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in aviation. Students undergo comprehensive training that includes computer-based instruction, ground training, and aircraft flight training. They must also obtain six FAA-required ratings and certifications before graduating and pursuing their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification.
“At United Aviate Academy, we help our students achieve their professional pilot dreams by providing the best aviation education, impactful mentorship, all while upholding world-class safety and training standards,” said Michael Hales, CEO of United Aviate Academy. “We are proud to work closely with Chase to champion the next generation of aviation excellence.”
Since 2021, JPMorgan Chase has provided $3.6 million in scholarship funds to support future pilots. United Airlines has matched each Chase scholarship commitment, bringing the total investment to $7.2 million since 2021.
United collaborates with various industry organizations to educate aspiring aviators about pathways to becoming pilots. These organizations select and award scholarship recipients with grants funded by United and Chase. Partner organizations include:
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
- Sisters of the Skies (SoS)
- The Latino Pilots Association (LPA)
- The Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA)
- National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)
- Women in Aviation International (WAI)
The latest recipient of the United Gateway Card from Chase scholarship is Je’Sika B., a member of WAI who was surprised with the news at United Aviate Academy.
“The United Cards from Chase create opportunities for people to explore the world and these scholarships are one way we can create a new avenue for motivated, qualified and passionate students to do just that through a career as a professional pilot,” said Laurinda Rainey, Managing Director and General Manager at United Airlines Co-brand at Chase.
For more information about the United Gateway Card, visit unitedgateway.com/aviate.
About Chase:
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leading financial services firm based in the U.S., with assets totaling $4.1 trillion and operations worldwide. It serves over 82 million consumers and 6.4 million small businesses through various financial services including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans, and payment processing.
About United:
United operates major hubs across several U.S cities including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark San Francisco Washington D.C., offering an extensive global route network among North American carriers.
For more information on joining the team or learning about its operations visit www.united.com/careers or www.united.com
About United Aviate Academy:
For further details on United Aviate Academy visit unitedaviate.com/academy or follow @unitedaviate on Instagram.
Media Contacts:
Chase Card Services
Heather Caufield
heather.caufield@chase.com
United Airlines & United Aviate Academy
David Gonzalez
david.d.gonzalez@united.com