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United completes first phase of Denver pilot-training expansion, adding simulator capacity for 860 pilots daily

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United Airlines has completed the first phase of an expansion at its Denver flight-training center, adding dozens of simulators as its pilot workforce approaches 18,000. The carrier says the more than $145 million investment will support 1,600 direct jobs and capacity to train 860 pilots daily.

Discovered 2026-08-20T10:05:12.641085-07:00 | 2026-08-20T10:05:12.641085-07:00

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  • United’s expanded Denver facility adds capacity to train up to 860 pilots daily, supporting a pilot workforce that has grown to nearly 18,000.
  • The more than $145 million investment and 1,600 direct jobs underscore the scale of infrastructure required to support airline workforce growth.
  • Adding dozens of simulators gives United greater control over pilot training capacity as it continues expanding its operation.

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