Delta Hiring News
07-23-2014 | 07:18 AM
#4861
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From: B757/767
I agree with the bold. Don't get me wrong, Delta is light years ahead and better then any regional.... But the schedules are horrid.
Every month, "coverage" awards back me into an 11 or 12 day block of days on. ***!!!! Sometimes swapping with the pot helps... But others I'm stuck on the road that long. Total shock.
I hope DAL pilots try to get a max 4 days on, min of 3 days off after a rotation. Which could be waived in PBS if a pilot really wants to load up a schedule. Idk. I'm still not sure how the 747 folks do those 12 day trips! I rather be home.
Every month, "coverage" awards back me into an 11 or 12 day block of days on. ***!!!! Sometimes swapping with the pot helps... But others I'm stuck on the road that long. Total shock.
I hope DAL pilots try to get a max 4 days on, min of 3 days off after a rotation. Which could be waived in PBS if a pilot really wants to load up a schedule. Idk. I'm still not sure how the 747 folks do those 12 day trips! I rather be home.
07-23-2014 | 07:25 AM
#4863
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From: MD88
No idea. Capt Kraby came into the lounge area at 3:30 and started calling of names then asked us to join him in the conference room. The other two were gone by the time we came back out. I do know they went through the entire process, both interview and testing, but my assumption is that would happen no matter what, even is you failed your morning portion.
I'll say one thing about the testing...there is a stamina factor. COG, personality test, then JKT, by the time you get to the JKT your brain is mush and you just want it all to stop! Felt fortunate to test first thing in the AM.
I'll say one thing about the testing...there is a stamina factor. COG, personality test, then JKT, by the time you get to the JKT your brain is mush and you just want it all to stop! Felt fortunate to test first thing in the AM.
07-23-2014 | 07:42 AM
#4864
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From: 777B
First post, so be gentle guys/gals!
First the big news - CJO on Monday! 8 interviewed, 6 offers given. of the 8, 3 where military flying only, 3 were military background currently flying 121, and 2 were civilian flight school, instructor, now regional guys.
Great experience, Delta campus is impressive! Everyone from the folks at the gate on up were professional, friendly, and excited to be there. Can't wait to get started!
Everyone did their best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable....not that that was going to happen!
My timing - application completed last Sept/Oct, though it was terrible until post WAI conference when I learned how I should have filled it out. Interview offer came early June, 6 week wait until the big day. Never got a fix-it email.
Rumors - heard them offering interviews in late September as earliest dates available. Also heard talk of potentially upping the number of interviewees per day from 8 to 12 starting in October. Class dates - 4 Aug is filled, class on 11 Aug, told to expect 18 Aug class. So expect a quick turn after a CJO! Not a problem here, got nothing to do but fish until indoc!
So my question - can anyone point me to a website or another thread to find out about which aircraft as based where, which aircraft fly which routes, aircraft/crew base pairings, etc? 2 wings, couple engines, and some landing gear would be nice (not too picky!) but curious as to what is available out there knowing NYC and ATL are most likely crew bases.
First the big news - CJO on Monday! 8 interviewed, 6 offers given. of the 8, 3 where military flying only, 3 were military background currently flying 121, and 2 were civilian flight school, instructor, now regional guys.
Great experience, Delta campus is impressive! Everyone from the folks at the gate on up were professional, friendly, and excited to be there. Can't wait to get started!
Everyone did their best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable....not that that was going to happen!
My timing - application completed last Sept/Oct, though it was terrible until post WAI conference when I learned how I should have filled it out. Interview offer came early June, 6 week wait until the big day. Never got a fix-it email.
Rumors - heard them offering interviews in late September as earliest dates available. Also heard talk of potentially upping the number of interviewees per day from 8 to 12 starting in October. Class dates - 4 Aug is filled, class on 11 Aug, told to expect 18 Aug class. So expect a quick turn after a CJO! Not a problem here, got nothing to do but fish until indoc!
So my question - can anyone point me to a website or another thread to find out about which aircraft as based where, which aircraft fly which routes, aircraft/crew base pairings, etc? 2 wings, couple engines, and some landing gear would be nice (not too picky!) but curious as to what is available out there knowing NYC and ATL are most likely crew bases.
07-23-2014 | 08:47 AM
#4865
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From: DAL A320 CA
First post, so be gentle guys/gals!
First the big news - CJO on Monday! 8 interviewed, 6 offers given. of the 8, 3 where military flying only, 3 were military background currently flying 121, and 2 were civilian flight school, instructor, now regional guys.
Great experience, Delta campus is impressive! Everyone from the folks at the gate on up were professional, friendly, and excited to be there. Can't wait to get started!
Everyone did their best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable....not that that was going to happen!
My timing - application completed last Sept/Oct, though it was terrible until post WAI conference when I learned how I should have filled it out. Interview offer came early June, 6 week wait until the big day. Never got a fix-it email.
Rumors - heard them offering interviews in late September as earliest dates available. Also heard talk of potentially upping the number of interviewees per day from 8 to 12 starting in October. Class dates - 4 Aug is filled, class on 11 Aug, told to expect 18 Aug class. So expect a quick turn after a CJO! Not a problem here, got nothing to do but fish until indoc!
So my question - can anyone point me to a website or another thread to find out about which aircraft as based where, which aircraft fly which routes, aircraft/crew base pairings, etc? 2 wings, couple engines, and some landing gear would be nice (not too picky!) but curious as to what is available out there knowing NYC and ATL are most likely crew bases.
First the big news - CJO on Monday! 8 interviewed, 6 offers given. of the 8, 3 where military flying only, 3 were military background currently flying 121, and 2 were civilian flight school, instructor, now regional guys.
Great experience, Delta campus is impressive! Everyone from the folks at the gate on up were professional, friendly, and excited to be there. Can't wait to get started!
Everyone did their best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable....not that that was going to happen!
My timing - application completed last Sept/Oct, though it was terrible until post WAI conference when I learned how I should have filled it out. Interview offer came early June, 6 week wait until the big day. Never got a fix-it email.
Rumors - heard them offering interviews in late September as earliest dates available. Also heard talk of potentially upping the number of interviewees per day from 8 to 12 starting in October. Class dates - 4 Aug is filled, class on 11 Aug, told to expect 18 Aug class. So expect a quick turn after a CJO! Not a problem here, got nothing to do but fish until indoc!
So my question - can anyone point me to a website or another thread to find out about which aircraft as based where, which aircraft fly which routes, aircraft/crew base pairings, etc? 2 wings, couple engines, and some landing gear would be nice (not too picky!) but curious as to what is available out there knowing NYC and ATL are most likely crew bases.
ATL; 717, M88, 320, 73N, 7ER (757/767), 765 (76-400), 330, 777
NYC; M88, 320, 73N, 7ER, 765...gotta cover EWR, JFK, LGA
DTW; 717, 320, 73N, 7ER, 330, 777, 747
CVG; M88, 73N
MSP; M88, 320, 7ER
SLC; 320, 73N, 7ER
LAX; 73N, 7ER..gotta cover LAX, SNA, ONT
SEA; 7ER, 330
(hope I didn't forget anybody?)
Rumors of 717 base in either NYC or west coast and 330 in NYC.
Good Luck..
Last edited by CGfalconHerc; 07-23-2014 at 09:04 AM.
07-23-2014 | 08:51 AM
#4866
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From: window seat
Hey guys,
I'm retired mil (fighters and trainers) with a fairly competitive resume. I have an application in with DAL. Does DAL require letters of recommendation to get an interview? I know that it never hurts, but I'm still trying to find the guys from my past that are now flying at Delta.
Thanks for the insight!
I'm retired mil (fighters and trainers) with a fairly competitive resume. I have an application in with DAL. Does DAL require letters of recommendation to get an interview? I know that it never hurts, but I'm still trying to find the guys from my past that are now flying at Delta.
Thanks for the insight!
07-23-2014 | 08:58 AM
#4867
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Strictly speaking, the app you fill out requires a certain number of LOR's (3 I think?) so you have to have some just to have a completed application. I assume you're talking about internal LOR's from current DL pilots. From what I understand its heavily preferred but not required.
07-23-2014 | 09:01 AM
#4868
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From: Cockpit speaker volume knob set to eleven.
. Getting new hires ready for us grumpy old men. Good luck to all.
Last edited by johnso29; 07-25-2014 at 08:10 AM.
07-23-2014 | 09:14 AM
#4869
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I had 2 internal/5 external LORs and used them to validate my credentials, meaning I used someone from every assignment/phase of my career (retiring AF) to show that I not only have my blocks filled but I've been a "good dude" that people liked flying with. Threw in some community service stuff, too. March hire, FWIW.
Last edited by BlaneO; 07-23-2014 at 09:19 AM. Reason: Edit
07-23-2014 | 09:16 AM
#4870
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From: window seat
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