Originally Posted by
Flycameron
Can anyone tell me who has been getting a invite for an interview at Delta from off the street? I have heard they are looking for astronauts. I have a friend with an interview and it appears they are looking for this;
8000 hours total time
6000 hours PIC
5000 hours Turbine PIC
6000 hours Part 121
Never failed a checkride
Three or Less driving tickets/violations
Applied over 5 years ago
Graduated magna cum laude GPA 3.9
1 internal letter of recommendation
Bachelors degree accomplished in 4 or less years, no breaks
Am I missing anything? Would you agree that this is what they are looking for? Has anyone gotten an interview with anything other than this? I know that military is a whole different animal and has an entirely different criteria. I am just curious who has been getting the invite. I have a lot of friends that got the fix it email but then have heard nothing. Guess they currently have 8000 applications right now too. Just curious of the 8000 how many actually meet this criteria?
I don't think that really defines exactly what they are looking for. The applications are scored electronically based on what you have checked off and then they are looked at in more detail. The more boxes you check, they higher it will score initially...check airman, director of operations, type ratings, PIC time, undergrad degree, masters degree, astronaut rating, etc. I don't think there is a numerical cutoff for driving violations either. I think I listed 4 or 5, and I got hired (none were very serious though). Be honest...that's the key.
By the way, it doesn't really matter...If you want to work there, fill out an app. If they want you to interview, they will call. ;-)