Mike, to answer your question Delta is WAY BEHIND the power curve when it comes to hiring. Two weeks ago I had a client who interviewed, was offered a CJO, and now is in a late August class. I had a couple of SSP clients interview yesterday (7 out of 8 hired yesterday, all SSP candidates) and their class date is in the fall. They are being held back because of staffing needs at Endeavor.

If Delta sees a pilot they like, they will hire them regardless of class availability. If there isn't a class date you will be put you in a hiring pool. Worse case scenario is a class date this fall.

I think the best think for you to do in the next week is drop APC from your life. Don't worry about every little detail you hear from the internet. Start studying for the tests. Start preparing for the HR interview. You need to show HR who you are beyond your piloting skills.