United to pause pilot hiring, citing Boeing’s delivery delays

United Airlines recently announced it will temporarily halt hiring new pilots due to delays in deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX jets. The airline was expecting to take delivery of the planes to expand its fleet and continue recruiting new pilots. However, ongoing delays with Boeing’s manufacturing processes have significantly impacted United’s plans. The airline has not specified how long the hiring freeze would last but stated it was a temporary measure brought on by these unexpected setbacks.