Originally Posted by
ZINTKAZ
Speaking of jumpseat stuff. Just a curious question on why Delta would not take any jumpseaters at all (prior to 2000 IIRC). I know my company and many others would take a Delta pilot in the jumpseat but for years nobody could get one on them. I also remember there was a nepotism policy. Rumor had it 20/20 vision requirement among others. Not try to rile anyone up just trying to get some history from any longtime Delta folks.
Not a rumor about 20/20 vision, (1996) I got a letter back saying I wasn't qualified because I wore glasses, got hired at NWA and here now anyway.