Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
All this civilian/military stuff is peeing into the wind in regard to DL hiring. DL wants a good mix of both. As you'll hear in newhire class, they want the military guys for the inherent discipline they bring. They want the civilian guys for the customer service and experience in an airline environment.
DL will do what they have to do to get a good mix of both, as that is what creates the culture that they want.
I'd throw Corp guys in there as well. It's amazing the kind of customer support you have to give. Catering, scheduling, planning, making sure they have their ride there when you land, scheduling a conference room at minutes notice, passengers interaction preflight/inflight/postflight/at home/hotel. We are always available during the flight. Needless to say successful businessmen riding on corporate jets are spoiled and needy! But they have earned that right imo.
I'm sure when in a new hire class all that diverse background, when put on the same path to what the airline expects and demands, makes each individual airline come together as a very structured and safe airline. I am sure everyone brings something a little bit different. I'm glad, because if we all had the same background it would most like be boring. A mix of backgrounds is good
I just hope some of us lowly corporate guys get the nod for an interview!