Originally Posted by
pilotflyer94
I'm getting myself ready to apply at Delta in 3-4 years as it's my dream company to work for. Not being military is a huge disadvantage for me. I've been trying to gather as much information as I can about everything I can do to be the most competitive I can by then. Any tips you guys can give? Should I apply to work at my union? I know training department experience definitely helps. Should I finish my degree at any college just to have the degree or should I go into something like Embry Riddle or some other bigger college? I could definitely push the limit and transfer if that is something that would stand out but if they only care if you have a degree it would help me a lot if I could save the money. Anybody have any feedback on this?
Too many variables to adequately judge what is best, but there are a number of things open to you. 1 - Finish your degree, wherever it is that makes it possible for you. Whether it remains a hard prerequisite or not is unknowable, but more likely than not will remain one of the bars you must clear. 2 - Strongly consider looking at an application to a guard or reserve unit to get a slot for UPT. It would add the military checkmarks and expand your network of contacts, etc. to help you work the process better as you hit your goal timeline. 3 - Do a professional application review to: a) make your application administratively flawless, after all, it's HR that acts as the gatekeeper, not other pilots, and b) to get insight on the holes in your resume that you can work to address through broadening your education, work experience, and charitable involvement.
Good luck.