Originally Posted by
skylover
We'll see... (just kidding, of course)
I'll definitely have a couple recommendations from outside sources, maybe one from my first flight instructor, one from a teacher, that kind of thing. I just think something from Delta would mean more to them.
Good for you for starting early on the hiring plan. Being in the right place at the right time will get you out ahead of a lot of your competition, and what you're doing here will definitely help. I'll add my .02 Cents:
Keep your nose clean. Speeding tickets etc...
Stay healthy and fit.
Study the standardized test books, like the Officer Qual tests for the military. DL is big on testing and practice does help.
Keep a detailed and very accurate log of your hours.
Assuming you don't go the military route, look for the jobs that get you to the left seat the fastest. Don't worry about going for the biggest or best commuter, unless you plan to make a career there. Upgrade time is the name of the game and you want yourself in the left seat of anything with two engines as soon as possible.
In the end, the total number of hours isn't what DL is looking for. It has been said many times that Delta hires captains. They are looking at you as a future captain, and want to see that you are trainable and have some experience in the left seat.