Who knows what hour minimums will be required. They will probably allow their "advanced jet systems" and "CRM theory" classes to take place of actual flight experience.

Delta can make whatever minimums they like and for this group, I could see Delta pushing them through quickly to get them to mainline ASAP to see how viable this program might be for future pilot needs.

Just think, Delta could hire just military pilots, like they traditionally have and civilian pilots from programs like this. This will ensure that they have candidates with clean backgrounds and no skeletons in their closet (Marvin Renslow) for the media to feast over, if there is an accident in the future.