Here’s the typical interview sequence candidates report at United Airlines, plus where waits tend to happen and how to follow up without overdoing it. Timelines can vary by team and station needs. 1) Application → recruiter screen What happens: application review, then a recruiter screen. For AMT this often confirms certifications, shift availability, and station preferences. For corporate roles, it’s usually background, fit, and role alignment. Where waits happen: getting picked up from the applicant pool. Reasonable follow-up: if you applied cold, a brief check-in after 7 to 10 business days is normal. 2) Recruiter screen → role interview(s) What happens (examples by role): Software Engineer (Digital/Customer Experience): technical phone that can include coding, debugging, or system design. Operations Manager (Airport Station Ops): hiring manager interview focused on leadership scope, labor and staffing exposure, and irregular operations. Revenue Management Analyst: stakeholder interviews focused on uncertainty, yield vs load factor tradeoffs, and large datasets. AMT: technical interview, often on-site, focusing on troubleshooting, documentation, safety. Where waits happen: scheduling across interviewers. Follow-up: if you’re awaiting scheduling details, nudge after 3 to 5 business days. 3) Assessment or take-home (if used) Some Software Engineer candidates report a take-home or live coding exercise. Other roles may use scenario walk-throughs (Ops Manager) or a light case (Revenue Management). Follow-up: confirm deadline, submission format, and when feedback is typically shared. 4) Panel or loop → debrief → decision United candidates report panel loops (engineering), station leadership panels (ops), and maintenance panels (AMT). Ops processes can include a senior regional leadership interview. Final steps often include standard pre-employment checks. Longest waits: post-loop debrief and approvals, plus checks and start-date alignment. Follow-up: ask for the decision window at the end of the loop; if it passes, check in 2 to 3 business days later with a concise email.
How long did each stage take for you at United Airlines (apply to screen, screen to loop, loop to decision)?