Originally Posted by block30

For the guaranteed interview folks; Didn't the job knowledge test portion of the interview get dropped just before covid hit?

If I heard correctly, that move was in and of itself a HUGE break for anyone trying to get to Delta.

For me the big thing is attitude....attitude to learn about Delta, self improve and study for the interview. I saw and dealt with some people on the flow programs of the past, and some were just arrogant for lack of better terms.

Study, prepare, talk about your stumbles in life (we ALL have) and you will highly likely succeed in the interview.

I sincerely wish the best, regional pilots work hard.

Originally Posted by block30

It's a genie that was let out a bottle a long time ago. Who has a plan to put the genie back in "cleanly"?

Delta is a separate company with a separate vetting process. Besides some outliers, it's been that way for a long time. Everyone in the industry knows that. Years ago when I started flying I knew there was an interview to get on at the "bigs."

I was excited to come to this pilot group because I think it is different. Attitude and culture. These are very hard to imbue. I've dealt with flows at the AA reigonals...some are cool but some are....how do you say...less motivated than someone with their sights on interviewing at a major?

That said I hope I don't come off as denigrating regional pilots, they are hard working. I would like to see the flying brought back in house in a way that doesn't just snatch the flying back and leave RJ pilots without a job.

Originally Posted by CBreezy

Actually, from a buddy of mine, success rates fell after the knowledge test was dropped. Apparently, most candidates do really well on the knowledge test which helps your score of you don't perform as well on the HR or cog test.

Originally Posted by PilotBases

Pass rate increased due to points being added to HR. It was broadly equal to OTS when hiring stopped due to covid.

Originally Posted by notEnuf

I am doing my part to stuff the genie back in. I never mentioned a flow. 1 airline, 1 list. Wildly unpopular I’m sure, but that’s the objective, just like global branding is Delta’s objective. It may not be attainable during my career by I will continue to try. 35 large RJs not being flown by other groups is a start. I’ll take several small victories along the long road if that’s how it has to be done. Fire away!

Originally Posted by Me Air Da

The company wants something so bad they are willing to entertain “flow” which they haven’t in years. That tells me it’s time to actually negotiate the next contract and stop playing their games. If they want to get the 35 rjs back in the air great. We want things too, so “let’s make a deal.”

Originally Posted by Trip7

Between this and the shortage of SLIs/LCPs, the Union has significant leverage to drive real and permanent positive changes to the PWA. I think a deal gets done.

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