Sisters of the Skies/United Aviate Academy Scholarship Application

Sisters of the Skies/United Aviate Academy Scholarship Application
A Statement from United Airlines

"Over the next decade, United will train 5,000 pilots who will be guaranteed a job with United, after they complete the requirements of the Aviate program - and our plan is for half of them to be women and people of color."

-United CEO Scott Kirby

Sisters of the Skies, Inc. is partnering with United Airlines and JPMorgan Chase to eliminate the financial barrier to entry for highly qualified and motivated candidates. Since most of you are just beginning your aviation training journey, this program could be right for you!

Eligible SOS Scholarship Candidates:

1) Have applied to the United Aviate Academy

2) Have passed the Private Pilot FAA knowledge Test with a minimum score of 80%

3) Completed United Aviate Academy's Background Check

4) Have obtained a FAA First Class Medical

5) Are currently active in the SOS Mentorship Program OR have been active in the past two years

This is a continuous scholarship that will be open and offered year round.

By completing the application below, you will be competatively considered by the SOS Scholarship Committee. Once selected, the winners will be annouced via our virtual outreach platforms at a live event. If you have questions on this application, please contact scholarships@sistersoftheskies.org. If you have questions about the Aviate Academy or the Aviate Program, please contact giving@sistersoftheskies.org.

Sisters of the Skies is proud to be part of United's commitment to diversity on the flight deck. As we continue to grow this partnership, this scholarship is to reflect only the most willing and qualified candidates. We congratulate you on your acceptance to the United Aviate Academy and are grateful to be with you in your aviation journey to becoming a professional pilot. Reach for the sky!

-Sisters of the Skies, Inc.
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Date of Birth*

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What year did you join the SOS mentorship program?*
Have you received a United Aviate Academy Scholarship through another organization (ie OBAP, WAI, LPA, etc)? *
Are you willing to relocate to complete your flight training if so requested by United Airlines?*

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What certificate do you currently possess? (Please select the highest that you currently have)*

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Upload a PDF copy of your conditional acceptance to United Aviate Academy (if available).

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Upload a PDF copy of FAA Airman Certificate (Front and Back). If you have a temporary certificate, you may submit a scanned PDF copy.*

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Upload a PDF copy of FAA Medical Certificate.*

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Upload a PDF or JPG copy of Government Issued Photo ID.*

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Upload a PDF copy of most recent Pilot Resume (one page only). Include current flight times.*

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Upload a PDF copy of the last four pages of your paper logbook flight totals. Please note that this is not your endorsement pages. If you have an electronic logbook, upload a PDF copy of your totals page, and sign the page to indicate that you confirm the totals are correct. Only signed and totaled logbook pages will be accepted. (If you run into trouble please ask your flight instructor or your SOS mentor. If the total number of flights on your logbook's last page do not yet fill the page, total the times in pencil at the bottom so you can make adjustments later).

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Upload two Letters of Recommendation in PDF format (one preferably from a pilot or someone you have flown with). Letters of Recommendation must not be from anyone related to you, including a guardian. Please ensure that the Letters of Recommendation include the reference’s contact information.*

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Upload your essay (500 Word Max in PDF format): "Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork! Please describe your philosophy and role in working as a team to achieve a common goal. How will you continue to develop this philosophy as you work towards becoming a professional pilot at United Airlines?*

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Upload an Aviation-Related Photo: Provide us with an aviation-related photo of yourself in either jpg, jpeg, or png file format for our website and social media.
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I AFFIRM THAT ALL STATEMENTS I HAVE INDICATED HEREIN, THIS ENTIRE APPLICATION, ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND ANY MISREPRESENTATION I HAVE MADE CAN CAUSE FOR THE INVALIDATION OF MY APPLICATION AND SHALL BAR ME FROM RE-APPLYING FOR THE SAME.
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