Delta interviewing soon

[ACL65PILOT]

Talked to my contact over there yestarday. They are waiting on the finance guys to approve their application vendor. That has been where they are for over six weeks. The money people are dragging their feet. They wanted to start classes in Feb/Mar but feel that would be difficult if not impossible to do that if they do not get the application vendor approved soon.

 

[Spooky 2]

Straight skinny on Delta

I heard from the SCL CP's secretary that if you have ever posted on this website, you had been secretly screened out their potential new hire data base for life, unless you had been caught kissing the Generals ring.....or worse.

Good luck to all!

 

[JetPilot_Mike]

John Swift is the name I heard.

 

[Pat Fabin]

FYI, the latest bid award came out today and there was some decent movement. Junior MD88 Captain (NYC) was about seniority 5000...which is a hire date of April 1998.

NYC 767ER (all international flying) went as junior as 6500. New hires would be able to hold wide-bodies within their first year or two no problem. (reserve of course!)

Now if this USAir nightmare would just end!

 

[michael707767]

FYI, the latest bid award came out today and there was some decent movement. Junior MD88 Captain (NYC) was about seniority 5000...which is a hire date of April 1998.

NYC 767ER (all international flying) went as junior as 6500. New hires would be able to hold wide-bodies within their first year or two no problem. (reserve of course!)

ATL 767 FO also went down to about 6500, or a Feb 01 hire date, and it looks like some vacancies on the 767 were not filled.

 

[Bill Mostellar]

I look forward to seeing who appiles...we certainly live in interesting times.

I wish you success!
Bill

 

[GogglesPisano]

I know someone with 4 types, 7K and 3K TPIC who'll apply.

 

[737 Pylt]

That's Plato Rhyne, a true Southern gentleman and an all around great guy. It's too bad that he won't be back.....Delta could sure use his expertise, and judgement of character.

Did someone mention a former SLC CP might be heading this up? Jimmy Stava, by any chance?

Archie:
Look at this kids name. 80for80. As someone else said, kind of explains it all doesn't it??

737

 

[Gofish]

I have 2000TT, 1000 Turbine and, 900 PIC. Should I apply? Its always been my dream to work for Delta.

 

[Mr Wu]

The service will probably be www.airlineapps.com , seeing as that's Plato Rhyne's baby.

 

[737 Pylt]

That was exactly my point. It was in no way intended as a slam at Delta, just an acknowledgement that I am a bit old to be starting over again.

Nindiri:
Remember, age is only important if you are a cheese!
I agree, at 42, I wouldn't want to start over.....You will see the left seat a lot faster at Air Tran than you would at DL. Junior MD88 captain is a 98 hire, so let that be an indication of what it will take. Granted, the past 5 years have awful with regards to the way the Legacy carriers have been. But with DL getting more aircraft in the future, I would look for a lot of hiring after this year.

737

 

[pgcfii2002]

A military background doesn't hurt either........

 

[altscap]

As a former DL cargo employee (LAX) I would be interested in knowing how long before a potential new-hire could hold a widebody out of LAX - reserve or not. 6400tt 2650jpic

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Who knows. Last time there were new hires going to all a/c in almost all hubs. This time it will be slower. If DAL does not merge with someone and they do in fact get all of these a/c on order there will be a ton of movement.

 

[Launchpad]

<<<As a former DL cargo employee (LAX) I would be interested in knowing how long before a potential new-hire could hold a widebody out of LAX - reserve or not. 6400tt 2650jpic>>>

I'd be about 5 from the bottom of the 75/76 LAX, and I was hired Jan 01. Been furloughed since, bypassed a few months ago.

Not sure if that tells you anything or not, everything could change tomorrow. or the next day, or next year-

 

[Launchpad]

Pilot Applications Being Accepted
On Wednesday, Delta announced that we will be accepting new-hire pilot applications. In the first 24 hours we received 426 applications with an average of 4949 total time. Of that, 3763 was turbine time and 2653 was PIC. This certainly shows that there’s a significant interest from experienced pilots who want to fly for Delta Air Lines. Our minimum flight time to have an application accepted is 1200 hours. If you want to know more, go to the Flt Ops Home page and click on the “Pilot Selection” link on the left side of the page.

When making recommendations, please ensure you provide the correct email address to your potential candidate. Remember, in most cases, a Delta pilot’s email address will include a middle initial ([email protected]).

 

[altscap]

Any word on when ground school wil be held for new hires interviewd in jan. -feb.? Also, how soon before all the furloughs are recalled and back in class?Thanks.

 

[bmpilot2003]

That is a classic RJDC statement. Thanks for that. That is why you guys want larger planes too---so you don't have to interview, you can keep weekends off, and you can keep your vacation. Take a chance old man! (I'm 42)

Bye Bye--General Lee

Better yet he should just quit all together, and stop tearing this industry apart!