Originally Posted by
Flycameron
I applied and have been anxiously awaiting for the day.
I just know he was one of the first ones that Delta has called from off the street and that is what he had on his application. I heard Arnie say that 7 driving violations is the cutoff for an interview. So I agree I do not think that driving violations are a really big deal. I have heard that GPA is a big deal when it comes to electronic scoring. I have heard community service is another big deal on the electronic scoring too. I applied last November and have not heard a word. I have almost the same application as his but I am a simulator instructor for a 121 operation. I just can't put my finger on what they are really looking for. I have a lower GPA, failed a checkride and only applied in November. So those variables must make my electronic score much lower than his. I know the SLC Delta Chief Pilot and met Jim Graham, I have like 4 internal letters of recommendation and I'm just dying to know where I sit on the list to be called one day.
I don't know if you are getting flight time as a sim instructor or not, but I called AK for a friend that was considering taking a sim job (Flight Safety, no other flying). My buddy was concerned it might take him out of the running.
Sure enough, AK was adamant about FLYING currency. He even said that he's got DGS guys training our guys on the A330 that he won't hire because of no current flying.
FWIW