Notices

Delta Hiring News

Old 06-18-2014, 02:26 PM
  #4241  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,565
Default

What was the mix of interviewees(ssp, ots civ, mil) and the success/fail rate of each?
NERD is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 12:06 AM
  #4242  
La Familia Delta
 
ghilis101's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: B-717 FO / C-17 AC
Posts: 2,467
Default

Originally Posted by Sputnik View Post
Seems like successful percentages going down. Any idea what the problem is?

This is a total guess, but it may be because people are getting calls for immediate interviews and may not have enough time to fully prep. I studied for 2 months for my interview, any less than that and I would have struggled on the tech and cog tests. Some of my buddies were able to cram study in 2 weeks but they had a lot more free time to do so. With family/work/mil commitments, most of the people I talk to just don't have the ability or time to cram.
ghilis101 is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 04:43 AM
  #4243  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Position: KC-135/B747 Pilot
Posts: 117
Default Delta Hiring News

quick question for those in the know. I was hired by express jet back in august and took the cog test and the knowledge test. the guy administering the tests said that if passed, you wouldn't have to retake them if you ever interviewed at delta. is there any truth to that? I did not accept the job at express jet if that has any bearing on it also. thanks.
tankerdude is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 06:11 AM
  #4244  
Gets Weekends Off
 
AeroCrewSolut's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jan 2012
Posts: 612
Default

Originally Posted by tankerdude View Post
quick question for those in the know. I was hired by express jet back in august and took the cog test and the knowledge test. the guy administering the tests said that if passed, you wouldn't have to retake them if you ever interviewed at delta. is there any truth to that? I did not accept the job at express jet if that has any bearing on it also. thanks.
Not true at all.
AeroCrewSolut is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 08:27 AM
  #4245  
Can't abide NAI
 
Bucking Bar's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler
Posts: 11,989
Default

Originally Posted by GogglesPisano View Post
50+/month until the zombie apocalypse.
Double that for the next couple of months.

Will hire as fast as training throughput allows.

Delta's training program is ... how do I say ... quick. Heard quite a few are needing extra sims here and there, slowing things down a bit. No problems ... .

IMHO the training issues will be resolved quickly. Delta still has a bit of a learning curve with new hires. The system is set up around Delta pilots transitioning from one type to another. As a result Delta hasn't quite figured out the level of spoon feeding necessary like the regionals have with their training programs. This is the adult school over here and it is assumed you know quite a bit off the street.
Bucking Bar is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 08:47 AM
  #4246  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: retired 767(dl)
Posts: 5,719
Default

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar View Post
Double that for the next couple of months.

Will hire as fast as training throughput allows.

Delta's training program is ... how do I say ... quick. Heard quite a few are needing extra sims here and there, slowing things down a bit. No problems ... .

IMHO the training issues will be resolved quickly. Delta still has a bit of a learning curve with new hires. The system is set up around Delta pilots transitioning from one type to another. As a result Delta hasn't quite figured out the level of spoon feeding necessary like the regionals have with their training programs. This is the adult school over here and it is assumed you know quite a bit off the street.
One of my initials I was able to sell my last four hours for a case of beer.
badflaps is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 09:46 AM
  #4247  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Posts: 19,224
Default

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar View Post
Double that for the next couple of months.

Will hire as fast as training throughput allows.

Delta's training program is ... how do I say ... quick. Heard quite a few are needing extra sims here and there, slowing things down a bit. No problems ... .

IMHO the training issues will be resolved quickly. Delta still has a bit of a learning curve with new hires. The system is set up around Delta pilots transitioning from one type to another. As a result Delta hasn't quite figured out the level of spoon feeding necessary like the regionals have with their training programs. This is the adult school over here and it is assumed you know quite a bit off the street.
They also track performance verses background and adjust who they target to hire.
sailingfun is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 01:07 PM
  #4248  
Otto
 
MikeF16's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: Turkish Pile Driver
Posts: 1,806
Default

5 months after my fix-it email I finally got the one I wanted. I was unable to take the 13 August interview I was offered and scheduled for 18 August. Hope that doesn't buy me a furlough some day . I am beyond excited to get my 1st call from my top choice, and I'm glad I've got lots of time to prep. Man do I hope I don't eff this away. 03XX last 4, so if I don't screw up the interview at least I won't have to make any decisions on domicile/airframe since I'll get what I get .
MikeF16 is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 01:09 PM
  #4249  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,866
Default

Originally Posted by MikeF16 View Post
5 months after my fix-it email I finally got the one I wanted. I was unable to take the 13 August interview I was offered and scheduled for 18 August. Hope that doesn't buy me a furlough some day . I am beyond excited to get my 1st call from my top choice, and I'm glad I've got lots of time to prep. Many do I hope I don't eff this away. 03XX last 4, so if I don't screw up the interview at least I won't have to make any decisions on domicile/airframe since I'll get what I get .
Congrats! May I ask what your fix it email was for? I've been in "fix it purgatory" for about 5 months now.
Gspeed is offline  
Old 06-19-2014, 01:16 PM
  #4250  
Otto
 
MikeF16's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Jul 2013
Position: Turkish Pile Driver
Posts: 1,806
Default

Originally Posted by Gspeed View Post
Congrats! May I ask what your fix it email was for? I've been in "fix it purgatory" for about 5 months now.
I only provided 10 years of work history, and Delta wanted it back to high school. That said, a friend of mine was already in training at SWA when Delta sent him his fix-it email. He deleted the email and made no changes, and 3 days later got an offer to interview
MikeF16 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bucking Bar
Regional
181
07-28-2012 07:47 PM
FastDEW
Major
201
09-03-2011 06:42 AM
Quagmire
Major
253
04-16-2011 06:19 AM
Scoop
Mergers and Acquisitions
38
04-16-2008 07:13 AM
RockBottom
Major
0
09-15-2006 09:50 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices