United Airlines’ pilot academy embraces diversity, inclusion

United Airlines’ new Aviate Academy aims to make pilot training more accessible by removing both aspirational and financial obstacles for individuals who faced barriers to the industry, Capt. Curtis Brunjes, managing director of Aviate and pilot strategy, says in an interview. “We really want to embrace the community and embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that the cockpit reflects the demographics of our nation, which it doesn’t presently, but this effort is going to get us there,” Brunjes said.