Originally Posted by
flyjetz
No idea. However, from sitting down with the head of hiring, some of his first questions were, where did you go to school, what was your GPA, and how long did it take you to get through school? Personally, I think they may place too much emphasis on some of that, but they can write the rulebook however they choose.
True, Delta places a high emphasis on education. I would argue more of an emphasis on education/training than on aviation achievements. I had access to a PPT put out by ALPA/Delta about hiring, and there were a few slides on "Key Selection Factors." The very first slide was on education, followed by a slide on flying training, then a slide on employment history/achievements. That might tell you where they prioritize education versus flying versus work history.
Unfortunately, education is years behind us and we can't change the parameters of what we majored in or how long it took us to graduate, but those are the items they look at. I know it's a big commitment, but folks might consider starting a graduate program if you have the time and means - it will boost your GPA and credentials in Delta's eyes.