Do you know how high any of the CVG spots went?

LOL, we are with you on that one.:D

DC-9 out of Detroit just woun't look good on me.....

Hey All. I have been reading the posts, and like a lot of you, I have been studying all sorts of stuff in order to pass the new test. Any new info about the test other than whats already been posted would be greatly appreciated. Also, does anyone know what typically busts people out of the panel interview portion?

1. Dishonesty
2. Lying
3. Not telling them the truth
4. Trying to hide bad info
...... Get the idea?

Thanks Flyingviking.

I do get the idea. Reading the prior posts, and seeing 2/8 or so get hired just makes me wonder a bit what the people who didnt get hired are doing behind closed doors. Im sure the panel members can tell if someone is not being honest, is unprepared, or has a few things to hide. I have some things I would like to hide, but what can you do. Gotta just live up to your mistakes.

I have read one post of someone using Air Inc for their interview prep. Anyone else have any info on those guys? I have an interview coming up in February. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I would use Emerald Coast for your prep. had a few guys use it, and they did quite well in the interview.

I've recommended 4 people and all have been interviewed. Two have been hired, two were not. I thought all 4 were very good people and very good pilots. What I've learned from going through the process and my friends' experiences:

Assuming all other factors are equal, solid PIC time, educational requirements met, no DUI's or other history (in no particular order):

* Make a good presentation - well fitting interview suit with a nice tie. You want to appear as a pilot that would present well to passengers in the Delta uniform. No excessively trendy anything, no out of date clothes. You are applying for somewhere between 2.5 and 4.0 million career earnings - spend $500 to look sharp if these clothes are not already in your closet. Look healthy, clean, & fresh.

* Attendance - if you had a "bad year" last year with several or more absences, try to put the interview off until your last 12 months looks better.

* Always consider "safety, efficiency and customer service" in your answers and remember that "safety" is number one on the list. No wishy washy answers, if you think the safety, or reputation, of the airline are in jeopardy; be willing to act assertively while recognizing Captain's authority.

* Practice, practice, practice. Just like a check ride, the more prepared you are the easier you will move from one topic to another and the more confident you will be. Everyone second guesses themselves in these interviews, the more you have practiced the easier the interview will be. I went to Air Inc and also interviewed with friends who I told to hold back no punches, nail me. It helped & the DAL interview was easy in comparison.

* If you have an "interesting" event in your history, just be prepared to explain it with a positive resolution. An accidental incident is not a deal killer. Not learning from a mistake is. Lying about it, is. In my case Delta had lunch with my Chief Pilot the day of the interview. Subsidiaries' employment information may still be available across Delta's computer & my employee number easily pulled up the security info for my ID on DL's system. Assume Delta knows everything, often they do know everything.

* Have a few examples where you have served your community and served your customers. I told the "pushed an old lady in a wheelchair to her gate" story and was then asked, "what else?" Everyone has helped a passenger with a cell phone, or a wheelchair - think back to something more you have done.

* Have a history of doing something extra in addition to line flying. Line Check Airman, Chief Pilot, work in Air Safety, or something similar to show your leadership and ability helps. ALPA is always looking for volunteers in Pro Standards & Safety, it is easy to make your resume stand out from the competition with a little bit of work.

I'm not saying these are requirements, but they are characteristics that help you get hired in a very comeptitive pool. The Delta interview is very objective and the more areas where you can maximize your standing, the better.

Out on the line, the Delta pilots are an incredibly professional and friendly group of people who maintain a good attitude regardless of the weather, maintenance, merger, or other IROP stuff that is a part of any airline job. I have to think Delta is carefully screening for these type of friendly and highly competent pilots.

Thanks for taking the time to write all that out for me Bucking Bar. It helps a lot. I will be sure to put thought into the areas you mention.

I have been honest on my application. There are a few areas where I didnt learn my lesson, which I am sure I will have to explain away (Speeding tickets). Hopefully nothing is a show stopper.

I would like to update my resume with Delta and make some small changes, but on the letter they sent to me, apparently I can not make any changes until between 2-7 days from my interview date. I am tempted to call and ask if I can update my application outside of this window, but I havent because I dont want to draw attention. Does anyone know if they print out your application the day they send you the invitation letter to interview, or do they do it closer to the interview date?

Thanks everyone for your help.

You may update your airlineapps as often as you like, up to 2 days before your interview date. I will also suggest you if you have any extended unemployment period, explain it in detail and offer a reference person in that section. Also, try to match your logbook hours as closely as you can to what your airlineapps presents. They will comb thru those with a ver fine comb, and if you have like 50 hours that you cannot explained, it'd be bad for your panel interview.

At my DAL interview, they had printed my app the last working day prior to my interview. During the panel, they went through it item by item. It is a good way to "stimulate" the conversation if you are good at keeping your mouth shut. They offered me an opportunity to pen and ink any changes I wanted to. When they were satisfied, they had me sign their copy. That application becomes their "legal" copy for your file.