I think the part that makes it especially confusing is they want you to upload transcripts pre-interview but then also bring transcripts with a seal. Unless you order two copies specifically for that purpose, that instruction is pretty confusing

So order two transcripts. I still fail to see a real problem here.

I'm not trying to argue about this, just provide clarity. If they said to bring a "sealed transcript" then you would be correct, as opening the envelope breaks the seal. However, that's not what they're asking for. They want a transcript that bears an official seal. i.e. Has the seal on the paper; an official document. Not sealed in a closed envelope.

This isn't arguing technicalities, it's reading comprehension. I received a job offer. And I'm refuting what I believe to be an incorrect interpretation so that future applicants don't read this and get stressed out over what is really not a requirement, especially if they have a tight window to get their documents ready for the interview, as getting an official sealed envelope takes much more time than pulling one out of a file already on hand.

And yes to the other poster, if they wanted a transcript uploaded and also in a sealed envelope that would require two separate documents, which is silly.

What we’re saying is that Delta is asking for “official transcripts”. When requesting official transcripts from your institution, it comes in a sealed envelope that says “not official if opened”. Meaning it wasn’t tampered with making it “official”. If you’re now required to upload a copy beforehand, you should probably order another copy to upload and save the sealed official copy for your interview. Or you could probably even get a pdf copy to upload.

As others have said before, this is a job where you will be making hundreds of thousands of dollars within a couple years. You should clear six figures even on year one pay. Spend the extra $15 and get another copy of your transcripts.

Order 2. One stays sealed in the envelope - you will bring that to the interview. The other upload.

And this is where the confusion begins because that is not what Delta is asking for. UNLESS I missed it somewhere, in which case I'd be happy to be corrected. What they are asking for is "Upload and bring college and university transcripts from ALL institutions attended bearing an official seal from the Registrar’s office."

I was writing more but I feel like I'm beating a dead horse. If someone wants to interpret that requirement as 'in a sealed envelope', I think that's the wrong interpretation. (Unless some transcripts don't have a seal from the registrar on them also, in which case the seal on the envelope would be only seal?)

I could be wrong, but I at least want to state the requirement verbatim so people aren't confused.

Right. Every time I’ve ordered official transcripts from an institution, it comes in an envelope that bears the mark “not official if opened” (or something similar). Once the envelope is opened, there is nothing on the transcripts themselves. It’s just a printed out transcript like you could have done yourself. So, yes, you are correct in they don’t specifically say “sealed envelope”, but that’s how official transcripts are sent. Order 2. I’ve always ordered one official and one not just so I could see what they actually said. It was no different than what I could have printed off at home, just one was in a sealed envelope…..

If anyone has a “tight window” to get transcripts ready for an interview, you are doing it wrong. Order 6-9 copies or so as soon as you graduate and just have them ready for when the need arises. Everyone knows airlines ask for them.

Don’t play stupid games.

You guys will fit right in at Delta, getting hung up on such a minor detail that is so very easily mitigated.

A sealed transcript is no longer valid if the envelope seal is broken. The seal across the flap guarantees authenticity and shows that the transcript has not been tampered with. THAT is the registrar's seal.

Why aren’t people emailing Pilot Selection with this question? Seems like an easy and obvious answer.