I'm looking for career advise from you guys on which route to take.

Background:
32, Bachelor's Degree, graduated from a 141 flight school. Went immediately into corporate 135 flying (King Air's, Beechjets, Lears). Flew air ambulance for 4 years, ~3 as a captain, and I'm looking to get into the 121 world.

Flight Time:
Total: 3,300
PIC Turbine: 1,275
Turbine: 2,450
PIC: 2,100
Multi: 2,500

Delta is my end goal. So I understand I'll need plenty of 121 time for them to even look at my resume, much less call me. I'm in ATL, and plan to commute for a while before possibly moving to a specific base. I'm looking for a quick upgrade and as little reserve time as possible. I'm not certain a walk-on-captain slot would be the right move for me since I have zero 121 experience.

Currently have a Republic Airlines interview for mid November.

What path would you take if you were in my shoes?

 

DL is picky (because they can be). I wouldn't necessarily hang my hat solely on that.

You already have some types and a degree (hopefully GPA > 3.0).

121 experience is the next obvious step as you know. While there try real hard to get some additional profession credentials other than just line pilot (LCA, Sim, ground instructor, most union volunteer jobs, etc). To break out from the herd you'll want to check as many boxes as possible (helps that you already have types).

Keep your training record clean too.

 

Rick, after reading thread after thread on different airlines on this forum, and seeing many of your responses, your advise is very much appreciated man!

All GPAs are 3.2 or better, and (without sounding too advantageous) LCA in the minimum amount of time is my real goal. I just dont want to join the wrong regional and be stuck sitting reserve as an FO for the next 2 years.