United Airlines Pauses Pilot Hiring Amid Boeing Delivery Delays

The airline cites ongoing certification and manufacturing issues at Boeing as the reason for the temporary hiring freeze.

United Airlines will pause pilot hiring in May and June due to delays in aircraft delivery from Boeing.
The decision is attributed to continued certification and manufacturing delays, particularly affecting the Boeing 737 MAX series.
United had planned for significant fleet expansion in 2024, including the delivery of 80 MAX 10s, which are yet to be certified.
The Federal Aviation Administration has barred Boeing from expanding production of its 737 MAX narrowbody jets following a January incident.
Pilot hiring is expected to resume in July, with United still aiming to be the fastest growing airline despite the setbacks.