United Airlines has named company veteran and former chief pilot Bryan Quigley as senior vice president of flight operations.
Quigley takes over as SVP from Howard Attarian who is retiring.
Quigley will have responsibility for United’s 12,500 pilots as well as serving as the airline’s FAA certificated director of operations.
He has been with the airline for more than two decades and was most recently San Francisco hub vice president.
"Bryan is an exceptional leader both in and out of the flight deck. He has developed a deep understanding of the entire airline and I believe he will do great work as the leader of our pilots," said United COO Greg Hart.
Quigley served in the military for 26 years as a U.S. naval aviator.
Quigley’s position as San Francisco VP will be taken by current vice president of international, Matt Miller.
