Originally Posted by
tsquare
This is absolutely right. And as corny as it might sound, Delta is not looking for copilots. Delta is looking for captains. If you cannot be a captain, carry yourself like a captain and prove that you have the capacity run a cockpit, you will probably not get hired here.
For the FOs outside of SSP... Is there any way to "prove" or demonstrate capacity to run a cockpit?
I've noticed that certain personality test questions seem to lean in that direction when it comes to "outside the cockpit" behavior, which IMHO does not equate very well with in cockpit behavior.
To the point, when it comes to activities with friends and family, I personally don't "take the reins". I'll suggest stuff to do but see no need to lead anyone in that regard. Doesn't seem like that would be a good indicator of in-cockpit leadership ability anyway.
Or, is that exactly what they want? Someone to demonstrate that they are "in charge" all the time?