Positives and Negatives of getting hired by Delta?

[vtwo]

the good: you have a job
the Bad: you have to go to work,

 

[landlover]

big shock, delta is hiring military guys!

 

[Dumb Pilot]

The positive: You are nowhere near the NWA system
The negative: You will be

 

[peter185]

big shock, delta is hiring military guys!

Why wouldn't they be hiring military guys? Isn't it common knowledge that they are the best pilots that are the most desirable to hire? I fully expect to be called for an interview at any airline that I apply to once I meet there minimums. Just Kidding, since you made the initial comment I thought I would stir the pot a little. Hopefully the thread stays on track and doesn't break down into a military vs civillian, man vs woman, or minority hiring practices debate.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

They prefer millitary. Problem is that any military man woth his salt is trying for FEDEX, UPS and CO.

 

[El Pobre]

I would pull my papers and stay in the military.....why? When this age 65 thing goes through...Delta probably won't need you and no one else will be hiring either....things are going to be stagnant at every airline. Stay in the mil for another 5 years an let it all get sorted out. Even if you get hired, there is a great possibility that you'll be furloughed...But that is a small price to pay considering you'll be helping some Captain support his 4th wife. Stay in the military...things are about to get ugly again in this industry.

Take it from someone who was furloughed after 9/11...being out on the street is no fun...and your Delta number won't even buy you a cup of coffee.

 

[capt. megadeth]

I think I will eventually get an interview with them.

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Dang! I wish I was this confident when I was shooting for FredEx or UPS.
I heard UPS doesn't want anymore fighter jocks.......ha ha....just messin' with ya! Good luck at the Delta interview.

 

[SkiFishFly]

That Military retirement and medical can really help. Stay until retirement if you can.
As one of the other posters pointed out - things can turn quickly in the US Airline industry. There have been furloughs and liquidations in the past and there will be more in the future.
Just my .02...

 

[General Lee]

I would pull my papers and stay in the military.....why? When this age 65 thing goes through...Delta probably won't need you and no one else will be hiring either....things are going to be stagnant at every airline. Stay in the mil for another 5 years an let it all get sorted out. Even if you get hired, there is a great possibility that you'll be furloughed...But that is a small price to pay considering you'll be helping some Captain support his 4th wife. Stay in the military...things are about to get ugly again in this industry.

Take it from someone who was furloughed after 9/11...being out on the street is no fun...and your Delta number won't even buy you a cup of coffee.

Wrong. We already lost most of our older captains, and only have 300 over 55 and 1000 total over 50. But, we are hiring for expansion reasons, and have already parked our older planes.

Let me guess, you don't qualify for a DL interview? You sure are negative, and the psych guy would spot that in a second. You would have no chance.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Hazen]

Thanks for all the advice. Not planning on staying in the military though. Yes most military guys are not beating down the doors at Delta. I was shocked to get the call. But I cannot pass it up. I have heard that some places don't like to hire you if you are currently at another airline. Not sure if that is true.
I will definitely continue my pursuit in looking for a job until I get somewhere worth staying. Who knows, Delta may not hire me anyway.