No - but you have to frame it the right way. Take a realistic look at the previous application - were you low time/low qualifications and hoping the Delta legacy would get you in? It might of come across that way in the interview.

If you get the interview, and they ask, talk about how you've improved your skill set - new type rating, volunteer experiences, volunteering with ALPA, check airman, etc.

If they ask if you have any questions, don't ask "why didn't I get hired last time.." or "I hope these qualifications get me the job this time.."

I'd probably work to strengthen you app with a visit to one of the in person events the recruiting team puts on or attends.

 

Hahaha I totally understand and that’s exactly what I don’t want to come across. I was frustrated about it for a bit. Then came to my senses and reflected on what I could have done better in the interview and prep work. I took my foot off the gas, had family things come up, focused on what I could do to get better at my current airline. 2 years later, I’m ready to try again. I know a lot of people probably re-apply right away and I wouldn’t want it to be held against me that I waited this long.

 

Thank you for the information and tips. You are correct. I was taking the interview very seriously but I was lucky to even be there. Low-time and low experience.

 

Nah, you’ll be fine. Just respond with the humility you did in this and the previous post.

I doubt the 2-year “wait” even comes up? But have a humble answer if it does. Best of luck.

 

touché. Filler.

 

Perhaps it wasn't 'your time' two years ago. When you think about the time since your interview, what has changed; with you, with your family, with the industry?

When I first interviewed at a major (unsuccessfully), I was low-time and low experience. I got the interview because I was an intern at that legacy in college, not because I really earned it. ("Golden ticket")

At that time I thought 'woe is me, I can't believe I didn't get the job'. Looking back on what followed, I'm actually thankful that I wasn't hired. I avoided 4-6 years of furlough post 9/11. I did get stuck at a regional (we all got 'stuck' somewhere), but I actually gained experience and experiences that I never would have had I been successful the first time. Yes, it put me behind some of my peers in terms of where I'll retire, but I look back on what happened between my 'failure' and now, I find much more to be thankful for than negatives.

May it be 'Your time'. There is no luck. "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." (possibly Seneca, the Roman philosopher)

 

Which interview prep is best for Delta? Emerald Coast, Cage Marshall, Spitfire Elite?

 

i had great results and an amazing experience with Raven a few years ago. The guy that owns Spitfire is a Captain here and I've heard good things about them recently too.

 

Tons of opinions. They are all probably solid prep, but folks seem to talk the most about Emerald Coast. That said, It's been a long time for me, so some with recent experience may have more current info.

 

As did I with Raven, I felt well prepared going into it. Seemed like a lot of the mil guys in my group used spitfire with similar success