DALLAS — United Airlines (UA) announced the opening of its expanded Flight Training Center in Denver. The 150,000-square-foot addition to its existing suburban Denver facility allows space for an additional 12 full-motion simulators. Once the remaining six simulators are delivered, 52 full-motion simulators will be located at the training facility.
The new building addition affirms the center’s position as the world’s largest and brings the total space of the training center to more than 700,000 square feet. The complex can currently train up to 860 pilots per day, 24 hours per day, and 362 days per year.
Given that UA hired 2,300 pilots in 2023 and has already hired over 300 pilots this year, the capability is needed for the growth. It is the only establishment for training and recertifying the airline’s 16,000 pilots.
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