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Captain Chresten Wilson Makes History as United's Top Pilot

3/15/2026

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Captain Chresten Wilson of United Airlines became the first woman to hold the airline's top pilot seniority among its 18,000 pilots.
She achieved the milestone while piloting the Boeing 787 from San Francisco International Airport after more than four decades with United.
Her career began in 1982 and she has served as a United captain for more than 30 years, as United marks its 100th anniversary in April.

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Captain Chresten Wilson of United Airlines became the first woman to hold the airline's top pilot seniority among its 18,000 pilots.
She achieved the milestone while piloting the Boeing 787 from San Francisco International Airport after more than four decades with United.
Her career began in 1982 and she has served as a United captain for more than 30 years, as United marks its 100th anniversary in April.