Initial Delta Hiring Info

[Helos2Galaxy]

As you know, we have offered recall to all but 92 of our furloughed pilots at this point, and based on our needs for February and March, I believe we will exhaust our furloughed pilot list in the next few weeks. As I mentioned in a previous code-a-phone, we anticipated this possibility early this fall and began planning for the hiring process at that time. Retired Captain Jon Swift was tapped to take over the program last month, and we are ready to move forward with the application process beginning later today. Our first interviews should occur near the end of January, and depending on the response we get from our remaining furloughed pilots, our first new-hire pilot may be in class as early as February or March.

Our pilot applications will be managed using the Airlineapps.com tool, but the rest of the process will be very similar to what we used during the 1996-2001 timeframe. Later today, you will be able to see the pilot hiring info on Delta.com – click on “about Delta” at the bottom and follow the “careers” link to see where we are headed.

 

[Patriot328]

That's excellent news. How many people are bybassing the recall?

 

[Helos2Galaxy]

Probably 50-75%.

I am not sure that it's a bad gig per se. But, for someone that has been out on furlough for 4 years and has another gig going (in or out of aviation) it probably behooves them to wait out the USAirways and BK storm for another 3-6 months before making a decision.

A bunch have gone to SWA, FDX or UPS and will probably never come back; other may be in the left seat somewhere else (B6) and may keep deferring (up to 10 years) and have the option available in the future.

I am sure that if we emerge from BK as a stand alone carrier and the recovery plans continue to work, some of the people who bypassed may start coming back if offered.

As for advancement; who knows? But to be an MD-88 or 737-800 F/O at Delta by the Spring of 2007 MAY be better than where one might be now.


If this helps:

First year pay (all):$48.88

2nd year: MD-88 $67.78
737-800 $74.81
757/767 $77.32

Third: MD-88 $81.45
737-800 $89.66
757/767 $90.48

 

[General Lee]

More than 10 767ER INTL FO slots went unfilled in JFK on the last bid too.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Princedietrich]

Nice pay rates, way better than what I get. How many hours per month can one anticipate?

 

[Dewey Oxberger]

So does anyone know what the hiring process will be like? Will people have a chance based on qualifications or is it strictly who you know like CAL? Living in central Jersey I'd love JFK 767 Int'l but unfortunately I don't know anyone at DAL. Any ideas from those with a lot more knowledge than myself?

 

[skiandsurf]

So does anyone know what the hiring process will be like?

I can imagine what the interview room will look like...A bunch of 22-24 yr olds with their backpacks, ipods and wearing doc martins. They will be bragging to each other about the time they flew a 172RG with there buddies to spring break and how they were pissed because they were still 4 months from upgrading to an RJ captain.

jk.

good luck to all that apply.

 

[General Lee]

Nice pay rates, way better than what I get. How many hours per month can one anticipate?

Minimum of 70 per month, but some months are better than others. We always seem short on crews during the Summer and months with holidays. (like everyone else I am sure) Most lineholders get lines with 75-82 hours. And, most categories (NYC MD88 for example) have between 8-20 reserve lines, with larger categories having more.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[instructordude]

Awesome news guys! Get it in and get it good. Hiring boom of 2007 is around the corner.

 

[dollacrackho]

its official they announced the hiring on the delta website. they're not even requiring any turbing pic time

 

[BID]

200 pilots expected in 2007

 

[General Lee]

Here is the press release

Delta Accepting Pilot Applications
Wednesday December 20, 12:00 pm ET
ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines today will officially begin accepting applications for new-hire pilots in anticipation of exhausting its pilot furlough list in 2007. Interviews for new Delta first officer positions are scheduled to begin in January.

Starting the hiring process again is a significant milestone for our pilot group,'' said Steve Dickson, vice president of Flight Operations and a 757/767 Captain. ``It signifies the likely return of our last furloughed pilot, and provides hope for growth and career advancement for current pilots.''
Delta recently announced that it would need approximately 200 additional pilots during 2007 in order to meet the demands of the flying schedule due to network restructuring and international expansion. These pilots will come from a combination of pilots returning from furlough and new hire pilots. ``Clearly, this announcement, coupled with our recently announced order for new Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft as well as the planned acquisition of 13 Boeing 757s, shows that Delta's plan is working and the future for the Delta pilot group looks bright,'' Dickson said.

Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[AAflyer]

From Dal Website

We are actively recruiting pilots for first officer positions. As a Delta first officer, you will be assigned to one of more than 440 aircraft that make up the Delta fleet. Entry level first officers are eligible for positions that include the MD-88 and 737NG aircraft. Visit Delta Pilot Basic Qualifications to view our minimum requirements for pilot employment and to submit an application.

Delta Pilot Basic Qualifications
To qualify for employment as a pilot at Delta you must have all of the following.

General Requirements
At least 21 years of age

Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university
accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. Postgraduate education will be given favorable consideration

Current passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents)

FAA Requirements
FAA commercial fixed-wing pilot license with an instrument rating
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Passing score on FAA ATP written exam at time of interview

Flight Time Requirements
Minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time
Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop or turbofan time

When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recency, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; hours flown as PIC; and recency and extent of flying experience. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.

Other
DOT required pre-employment drug test and a medical exam administered by Delta
TSA required fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check and a Delta background check

Applications for employment as a Delta pilot must be submitted through AirlineApps.com. Applications for Delta pilot positions may be submitted free of charge, though a fee may be charged if you wish to join AirlineApps as a member for added features. If you're already a member of the AirlineApps system, sign in to your account and add Delta to your target listing.
New users can create an account to begin the application process.

 

[GogglesPisano]

Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university
accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. .

Pilotyip, where are you?

 

[AAflyer]

Pilotyip, where are you?

As said by the great soup nazi on Seinfeld.

"Pilotyip, no pilot job for you!"

AA:laugh:

 

[Charlie Brown]

It is rather pathetic, though, that no turbine PIC is required but a degree in some worthless discipline is. And yes, I have a degree.

 

[shroomwell]

Maybe the turbine PIC is worthless too. They do however require turbine time.

 

[Hpilot]

I'm sure those hired will have some PIC. When I was hired at AWA there wasn't a requirement, but everyone in my class had plenty of captain time. We all had four years too.

 

[bravodude]

Do you think anyone with an ounce of PIC Turbine time would want to go to Delta. They can't even get their own pilots to come back.

 

[Gofish]

Quick question: I just submitted my information but I am in somewhat of a quandry.

I have four years of college and have completed all coursework but my degree is not conferred until I log 1000 PIC. I have roughly 900 hours of PIC. So technically I have a four year degree which will not be conferred until I receive 1000 PIC. Will this hurt my chances? Please discuss.

Thank you.

Gofish

Delta hopeful

 

[ACL65PILOT]

From what I hear. 3000-5000 trubine PIC will be the competitive mins for the 120 pilots they are hiring off the street. First interviews will go to family and friends. Of course military time will be about 2000 ttl.

 

[Mr. Irrelevant]

Only a guess but I'd assume the lack of a turbine PIC requirement is so that people with connections and "others" that the company would like to hire can be brought on board. It might be just me but that has seemed rather standard for the industry for quite some time. Outside of SWA and a couple others.

Mr. I.

 

[cal73cap]

Awesome news guys! Get it in and get it good. Hiring boom of 2007 is around the corner.

2010 Furoughls are just 3 years away!

 

[Flyer1015]

It is rather pathetic, though, that no turbine PIC is required but a degree in some worthless discipline is. And yes, I have a degree.

Speak for yourself!


degree in a "worthless discipline" ?


What exactly do you plan to do when you get furloughed from [insert just about any airline carrier here] ???


That's where your "worthless discipline" degree comes into play.


Get a good 4 year college degree (I'd recommend engineering if you can afford it and are smart enough).

It'll make a great backup in case you ever get furloughed or if you lose your 1st class medical.

 

[Hpilot]

Speak for yourself!


degree in a "worthless discipline" ?


What exactly do you plan to do when you get furloughed from [insert just about any airline carrier here] ???


That's where your "worthless discipline" degree comes into play.


Get a good 4 year college degree (I'd recommend engineering if you can afford it and are smart enough).

It'll make a great backup in case you ever get furloughed or if you lose your 1st class medical.

Yeah, structural engineering kicked my @ss. Then again I had to be helped through calculus. I'm not one of the smart ones.

 

[Flyer1015]

Yeah, structural engineering kicked my @ss. Then again I had to be helped through calculus. I'm not one of the smart ones.

It can be done. B.S.E. Aerospace Engineering myself, 4 years

 

[Torpid]

This is great news. Now I get to spend $65 for my one in a million CHANCE for an interview!! I already used my free application (for Frontier). Any guesses on how much of that $65 goes into the pocket of Delta?

 

[pipe]

Nice pay rates, way better than what I get. How many hours per month can one anticipate?

And that, my friends, is the future. Huge concessionary contract and the guy is thrilled with it.

PIPE

 

[formerdal]

Does it really matter who gets the money.....I dont think its Delta's fault you already used the free one.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Quick question: I just submitted my information but I am in somewhat of a quandry.

I have four years of college and have completed all coursework but my degree is not conferred until I log 1000 PIC.

That's a quandary alright. Where will
you graduation from? Life University?