Gretzky:
I was in your shoes. When I asked, the answer was that Delta will match the candidates to the mix of the class. There is a reason for the mix. At the time, I did not understand, but now I do. It does help to have a mixture of 121 and military in the class. Each type of pilot learns from the other and fills in the blanks.
Certainly I do not want to re-start the whole civillian versus military debate. All I'm saying is that the crew concept begins when you walk in the door and if someone has the right answer when you need it, you'll be happy. It isn't who's right, just what's right.
For the rest of my career I will see the 30 numbers between me and my friend who interviewed after me, but there is a reason, and it is Delta's operation to run. They have been at this a long time and know what works well.
Last edited by Bucking Bar; 09-08-2007 at 01:31 PM.