North America Flight Simulation Workforce & Skills Development Airlines United Airlines

United completes first phase of $145 million Denver pilot-training expansion with 40 new CAE simulators

United Airlines has completed phase one of its Denver Flight Training Center expansion, adding 40 CAE flight simulators to the world’s largest pilot-training facility. The $145 million investment supports capacity for training up to 860 pilots daily and a facility workforce generating 1,600 direct jobs.

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

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United’s expanded simulator capacity supports a pilot workforce that has grown to nearly 18,000, providing additional infrastructure for continued staffing and qualification needs.
The project adds 40 CAE simulators and capacity to train up to 860 pilots per day, materially increasing the carrier’s in-house training throughput.
The Denver facility represents more than $145 million in investment and generates 1,600 direct jobs, underscoring the operational and labor-market significance of large-scale aviation training centers.

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