In a word yes. The DAL interview has many unnecessary hoops, but they are hoops that all must jump through to get though the door here.
Did all the NWA pilots go through all the hoops, interviews and were screened? How about all the ex Western pilots? How about all the pilots from the regional that merged with Delta many years ago( was it Northeastern,New England or something like that?) I don't work for Compass, but if you are saying they have to be interviewd and screened to be "good enough" for Delta I say thats bull%$#@. I'm sure there are a few "old timers" at NWA that maybe don't have a degree. Are they "good enough". Maybe some that couldn/t pass the Psycho. test. Are they "good enough"? If you want Compass on your list, then just staple them and be done with it. I live in the Peachtree City area and believe me I know that most of the Delta pilots are great guys and gals, the fact is, you've got some nut cases too. I read about them in the paper. They got through all the hoops and screening too!! And you're worried that some of the regional guys/ gals may not be "good enough".
GMAFB!!