Originally Posted by
m3113n1a1
That post is referring to the FAA minimums which are the same across all 121 airlines. There are no additional Delta minimus. If you can hold it, you can bid captain here on day 1.
You can bid it day 1, whether you can hold it is entireley based on others not bidding it. You can be awarded it on the first AE but may need to build time if you don't meet FARs.