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Career Pathways

The Aviation Institute at the University of Nebraska at Omaha has established career path partnership programs with several airlines.

Each program is unique but shares some common features. They often lead to a conditional offer of employment or an interview with a regional airline, while some provide a guaranteed interview with a major carrier. These programs give students the chance to become familiar with the airline’s culture and build connections with airline representatives before making a career commitment. Participation requires students to be enrolled in—or have completed—a bachelor’s degree in an aviation major at UNO.

Pathway Program Partnerships

Jet Linx Aviation

Jet Linx Aviation, headquartered in Omaha, is a leading private jet management and charter company providing personalized aviation services across the United States.

Destination 225

Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a major U.S. airline known for its low-cost fares, extensive domestic network, and customer-focused service.

United Aviate

United Airlines, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a major U.S. airline offering a global network of passenger and cargo services with a focus on connectivity and reliability.

Envoy Air

Envoy Air, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is a regional airline and wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, operating flights under the American Eagle brand across the United States.

Republic Airways

Republic Airways, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a regional airline operating flights under major airline brands such as American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express across the United States.

Mesa Airlines

Mesa Airlines, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a regional airline that operates flights for major carriers, including American Eagle and United Express, serving communities across the United States.

Southwest Captain teaching our students in UNO's Boeing 737 simulator.

A Southwest Airlines captain guides a UNO student through hands-on training in the Boeing 737 simulator.

UNO dean and Aviate representative shake hands

UNO proudly partners with United Aviate as a new pathway option for aviation students.

Students meet with Jet Linx at a career fair hosted by UNO.