Subjective opinion or objective data?

Objectively, weren't the qual standards different?

The new hire demographics reflected Delta was hiring more older pilots than NWA. I used "older" since some of the insecure among our ranks take offence at the other objective measurements which older pilots generally embody are used. Also, the informal forms of interview prep were working like a well oiled machine within parts of the Delta connection system.

Delta then was looking for folks who had been leaders in their professional and / or personal life. The older applicants had (generally) achieved more because they had been on the planet longer and had more time to have achieved more. It is still a good idea to have participated in charitable work, or have been selected for a leadership position in your previous work life.

Best one day resume enhancer for Delta is to participated in a charity Delta sponsors and be able to relate your experience ... Habitat for Humanity is easy to get involved in and fun.

If you were hiring pilots and had four identical candidates, but one had contributed to a charity your Company felt was a priority ... then who is the best fit for your company? We all think we should be a good pilot and that's enough, but when there are over ten thousand applications and recruiters are maybe looking at 30 a week ... just saying help yourself stand out in a good way.