Has Delta Called You Yet?

[Pilottodd2]

How bad is it for a new-hire at Delta to commute to MCO or TPA? I am sure there are plenty of people doing that!!

 

[General Lee]

How bad is it for a new-hire at Delta to commute to MCO or TPA? I am sure there are plenty of people doing that!!

Not bad, since getting the jumpseat is not based on seniority, it is based on who can dial faster on the phone. There are deadlines when you can get the jumpseat on the phone, and a lot of pilots have their wives, kids, etc do it for them if they are flying. You just have to be ready. Or, you can show up at the gate and request one too, and again, it is not based on seniority like other airlines. First one to get it wins.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[blueridge71]

All in all, I don't think reserve is that bad. I sit right on the edge....I get a line about half the time, get reserve the other half. Frankly, when I look back at my schedule I end up with better months when I am on reserve.

that's what I like to hear!
:beer:

 

[lookin4better]

Anyone currently at Delta hear how they are going to pick people? for example, each airline seems to have a certain way ( at the current time) they are selecting pilots for interviews..... ie CAL, internal rec ALONG with that pilot going in to talk about you.....I know its early in the process at Delta, but has anyone heard any internal talk of how they may pick people? Thanks in advance!

 

[IFLYASA]

Anyone currently at Delta hear how they are going to pick people? for example, each airline seems to have a certain way ( at the current time) they are selecting pilots for interviews..... ie CAL, internal rec ALONG with that pilot going in to talk about you.....I know its early in the process at Delta, but has anyone heard any internal talk of how they may pick people? Thanks in advance!

I would imagine the first 200 pilots will be former interns/employees and son's/daughters of current pilots. Once they get thru that group, maybe they will interview pilots with real flight time.

 

[retired guy]

I would imagine the first 200 pilots will be former interns/employees and son's/daughters of current pilots. Once they get thru that group, maybe they will interview pilots with real flight time.

Have you seen the requirements? 4 year degree and at least 1000 hours of pilot in command time. What is your idea of a real flight time?

 

[IFLYASA]

Have you seen the requirements? 4 year degree and at least 1000 hours of pilot in command time. What is your idea of a real flight time?

Delta does not require 1000 PIC. It requires 1200tt, and 1000 of turboprop/turbofan.

What do I mean by real flight time? I would say someone who has at least 1000 PIC at a 121 Carrier, or 135 Operator. There will be those that have never flown left seat and will be hired because of whose kid they are, or who they know. Every airline has this. Just part of the game. Is it fair? Not at all. That's just the way it is.

More power to them.

 

[FDJ2]

Delta does not require 1000 PIC. It requires 1200tt, and 1000 of turboprop/turbofan.

What do you think the competitive mins will be and how do you think they will compare to ASA's?

 

[IFLYASA]

What do you think the competitive mins will be and how do you think they will compare to ASA's?

I would imagine the competitive mins will be high hour Part 121 PIC. What do you mean about ASA's?

 

[ACL65PILOT]

From what I have been told the average pilot with no major internal lor's will need about 5000-7000 ttl and at least 1000 PIC turbine. If you have a few internal recs then all of that is out the window. They made the mins low so they could get young friends and family in first.

 

[FDJ2]

From what I have been told the average pilot with no major internal lor's will need about 5000-7000 ttl and at least 1000 PIC turbine. If you have a few internal recs then all of that is out the window. They made the mins low so they could get young friends and family in first.

I think you might be right about the competitive mins being about 5,000-7,000 ttl with plenty of PIC. The average DAL new hire in 2001 had about 5,500 hrs ttl.

As far as why the mins are below that, you can only guess, but I suspect that DAL also wants to leave the door open for ANG and active military fighter pilots who often aren't high time, but adjust well to DAL's training program and have the leadership skills, judgement and situational awareness DAL is also looking for.

Will

 

[FDJ2]

From what I have been told the average pilot with no major internal lor's will need about 5000-7000 ttl and at least 1000 PIC turbine. If you have a few internal recs then all of that is out the window. They made the mins low so they could get young friends and family in first.

I think you might be right about the competitive mins being about 5,000-7,000 ttl with plenty of PIC. The average DAL new hire in 2001 had about 5,500 hrs ttl.

As far as why the mins are below that, we can only guess, but I suspect that DAL also wants to leave the door open for ANG and active military fighter pilots who often aren't high time, but adjust well to DAL's training program and have the leadership skills, judgement and situational awareness DAL is also looking for.

Will letters of recommendation help? You bet.

 

[tomgoodman]

Nepotism rule dropped?

I would imagine the first 200 pilots will be former interns/employees and son's/daughters of current pilots.

Relatives of a current DAL employee used to be INELIGIBLE for hiring. At least one pilot agreed to retire early so his son could get a new-hire slot. Has this rule been changed?

 

[dtfl]

Delta does not require 1000 PIC. It requires 1200tt, and 1000 of turboprop/turbofan.

What do I mean by real flight time? I would say someone who has at least 1000 PIC at a 121 Carrier, or 135 Operator.

You don't consider military time real flight time?

 

[myq2u]

Because of all the pay cuts and dilution of your benefits, shouldn’t this be in the regional section?!

Just kiddin’
Sorry ∆eltoids, couldn’t resist!

Wish you all the very best -and I mean it!!!

 

[JohnnyP]

......

Just part of the game. Is it fair? Not at all. That's just the way it is.

More power to them.

Exactly, more power to 'em. If I had the desire to work at Delta (or whoever it may be), and I had someone to get my stuff to the top of the long list, i would be all over it. Id be on it like a rat on a cheetoe (ill have to give credit to Roy D. Mercer for that one).

 

[IFLYASA]

You don't consider military time real flight time?

Absolutely!

 

[ACL65PILOT]

What he is saying is that military pilots to do accrue flight time as quickly. DAL loves their military pilots. Therefore their mins are very low to accommodate these pilots.

 

[IFLYASA]

Absolutely!

Oops, I misread your question. I definately consider Military real flight time. Very intense and professional training.

 

[michael707767]

Relatives of a current DAL employee used to be INELIGIBLE for hiring. At least one pilot agreed to retire early so his son could get a new-hire slot. Has this rule been changed?

Yes it did. I think it changed late 99 or early 2000.

 

[27 driver]

Dang, this got off topic. When can we expect phone calls? Also, do recs from retired DAL captains carry any weight? Good luck to all that are trying.

 

[800Dog]

Dang, this got off topic. When can we expect phone calls? Also, do recs from retired DAL captains carry any weight? Good luck to all that are trying.

Depends on their views on age 60.

 

[Hazen]

Got an email for an interview appointment

Got an email for an interview appointment. Anyone else. Need to call within 10 days to set up interview date.

 

[Hvy]

You certainly are right about that my friend. Congratulations to you on making a good choice (or maybe a lucky one). I have many friends who went to all those others you listed and they got hurt. I'm making a move to something that looks like a sure shot, but you never know!

They all look like a "sure shot" during indoc.

 

[Hvy]

Waking up in Dothan ain't all that bad... I doubt Venice has a Books a Million next door to the hotel, a Hooters within a stone's throw, and the women... Oh my god... Those Alabama women are goood lookin'. And smart too.

Good Luck to those trying.

Too much "Old Crow" perhaps? Hee hee....(only kidding).

 

[acarpe3448]

Relatives of a current DAL employee used to be INELIGIBLE for hiring. At least one pilot agreed to retire early so his son could get a new-hire slot. Has this rule been changed?

Yes this rule has changed! Nepotisim is not a problem anymore!

As far as why are the qualification hours 1200tt and 1000pic, I have heard in the CPO that they did not want to risk a lawsuit for discrimination of any type! No one will get hired with 1200/1000!

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Hazen who do you know? That is fairly quick.

 

[WWEfan]

I got an email as well. Had several recs, but none from Delta.

 

[JohnnyP]

.......

Too much "Old Crow" perhaps? Hee hee....(only kidding).

It comes in a plastic bottle, so it must be good, right?? Or was that Dark Eyes?

 

[itcouldBworse]

how long does it take to get ATL out of training?