DL Hiring: New Process
01-26-2022, 09:36 AM
#1481
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Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 370
I wanted to give a bit of perspective for the candidates out there. I’ve worked pilot interviews and can attest that the set up is pretty effective if you think about what our job entails.
The stress that you really want this job is the trigger to put you in a crunch situation that is having abnormalities on the line. Case in point, the sudoku with a timer. Don’t let the timer rush you, work at your rate and correct answers matter - line flying equivalent of a QRH. Psych panel, don’t think about the test as a whole, think about the question as it’s own entity and you’ll answer it honestly and be much more consistent. Line equivalent of a passenger issue, don’t bring in outside influence, try to apply policy on the situation that is at hand. Your app is a preflight, attention to detail is of high importance, but if errors are made, admit a mistake, learn from it. Getting defensive with a check airmen about forgetting engine heat doesn’t do you any favors, neither will arguing that your speeding ticket 5 years ago was because the cop was a jerk, you were speeding, just own up.
The interview team is trying to make sure your malleable enough to be the pilot delta wants, they are nervous as well because if they hire a problem child they created a 30-40 year problem for the company.
Good luck out there, Delta does reward persistence, a TBNT is not final.
The stress that you really want this job is the trigger to put you in a crunch situation that is having abnormalities on the line. Case in point, the sudoku with a timer. Don’t let the timer rush you, work at your rate and correct answers matter - line flying equivalent of a QRH. Psych panel, don’t think about the test as a whole, think about the question as it’s own entity and you’ll answer it honestly and be much more consistent. Line equivalent of a passenger issue, don’t bring in outside influence, try to apply policy on the situation that is at hand. Your app is a preflight, attention to detail is of high importance, but if errors are made, admit a mistake, learn from it. Getting defensive with a check airmen about forgetting engine heat doesn’t do you any favors, neither will arguing that your speeding ticket 5 years ago was because the cop was a jerk, you were speeding, just own up.
The interview team is trying to make sure your malleable enough to be the pilot delta wants, they are nervous as well because if they hire a problem child they created a 30-40 year problem for the company.
Good luck out there, Delta does reward persistence, a TBNT is not final.
01-26-2022, 10:30 AM
#1482
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Joined APC: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,916
Originally Posted by Gooner
I wanted to give a bit of perspective for the candidates out there. I’ve worked pilot interviews and can attest that the set up is pretty effective if you think about what our job entails.
The stress that you really want this job is the trigger to put you in a crunch situation that is having abnormalities on the line. Case in point, the sudoku with a timer. Don’t let the timer rush you, work at your rate and correct answers matter - line flying equivalent of a QRH. Psych panel, don’t think about the test as a whole, think about the question as it’s own entity and you’ll answer it honestly and be much more consistent. Line equivalent of a passenger issue, don’t bring in outside influence, try to apply policy on the situation that is at hand. Your app is a preflight, attention to detail is of high importance, but if errors are made, admit a mistake, learn from it. Getting defensive with a check airmen about forgetting engine heat doesn’t do you any favors, neither will arguing that your speeding ticket 5 years ago was because the cop was a jerk, you were speeding, just own up.
The interview team is trying to make sure your malleable enough to be the pilot delta wants, they are nervous as well because if they hire a problem child they created a 30-40 year problem for the company.
Good luck out there, Delta does reward persistence, a TBNT is not final.
The stress that you really want this job is the trigger to put you in a crunch situation that is having abnormalities on the line. Case in point, the sudoku with a timer. Don’t let the timer rush you, work at your rate and correct answers matter - line flying equivalent of a QRH. Psych panel, don’t think about the test as a whole, think about the question as it’s own entity and you’ll answer it honestly and be much more consistent. Line equivalent of a passenger issue, don’t bring in outside influence, try to apply policy on the situation that is at hand. Your app is a preflight, attention to detail is of high importance, but if errors are made, admit a mistake, learn from it. Getting defensive with a check airmen about forgetting engine heat doesn’t do you any favors, neither will arguing that your speeding ticket 5 years ago was because the cop was a jerk, you were speeding, just own up.
The interview team is trying to make sure your malleable enough to be the pilot delta wants, they are nervous as well because if they hire a problem child they created a 30-40 year problem for the company.
Good luck out there, Delta does reward persistence, a TBNT is not final.
01-28-2022, 05:12 AM
#1483
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2015
Posts: 5
Is there someone on this thread that has worked in pilot selection (specifically as a part time interviewer, but full time would likely still know the answers) that would be willing to PM me? I am interested and have a few questions. Thanks!
01-28-2022, 08:19 AM
#1484
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Joined APC: Oct 2020
Posts: 1,767
Originally Posted by Flyer119
Is there someone on this thread that has worked in pilot selection (specifically as a part time interviewer, but full time would likely still know the answers) that would be willing to PM me? I am interested and have a few questions. Thanks!
01-28-2022, 11:22 AM
#1485
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Joined APC: Jul 2010
Position: window seat
Posts: 12,437
Originally Posted by Flyer119
Is there someone on this thread that has worked in pilot selection (specifically as a part time interviewer, but full time would likely still know the answers) that would be willing to PM me? I am interested and have a few questions. Thanks!
01-28-2022, 01:02 PM
#1486
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Joined APC: Sep 2015
Position: UNA
Posts: 3,958
Originally Posted by Flyer119
Is there someone on this thread that has worked in pilot selection (specifically as a part time interviewer, but full time would likely still know the answers) that would be willing to PM me? I am interested and have a few questions. Thanks!
01-29-2022, 05:02 PM
#1487
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2015
Posts: 5
Ok fair enough, I’ll clarify since my post was a little ambiguous. I’ve come up empty trying to search on this topic and I am interested in working in pilot selection and was hoping to get some candid feedback on the job from someone who has done it. Things like scheduling, parts of the job that you didn’t anticipate for better or worse, etc. If there is someone willing to share their experience please let me know on PM.
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