Originally Posted by
Drago
Hi all, been lurking for awhile now, this is my first post. I have had a Delta application in for a couple of months now (I am not available to work until a couple months from now as well). I feel I am qualified to enter Delta directly from military service, but could use some help figuring out what to do until if/when I get an interview.
Some info about me: Mil IP/EP, 3800+ TT, 2500+ Turbine PIC, Only 450 multi-engine turbine, rest is single engine PC-12.
Assuming I don't get a Delta interview for 6-12 months after separating from USAF, what can I do to make myself more attractive to them? Would working for a regional make it better or worse? Are there regionals or some other kind of flying I could do that does not carry a commitment? I'd hate to get locked in to a regional for 2-3 years and get the call from Delta 1 month after starting that commitment. I have enough savings to sit around for 6+ months unemployed, but that probably doesn't look good either. Thanks in advance.
Drago,
Like the others have mentioned, I'd go somewhere and stay current. If your laser focused on Delta, then you could consider a DGS job (sim instructor) in ATL but in the end, going to a regional/cargo carrier might get you in Delta new higher class as soon as possible.
If you can take the QOL hit (i.e. long trips) then ATLAS or one of the on demand cargo carriers might be an option.
Regardless, keep your app up to date, keep hitting up your network of pilots that went before you for recommends and wait for that call/letter to happen.
I know it's hard to wait, but you'll appreciate it that much more when it happens and with the current demographics there will be lots of hiring to present opportunity.