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03-23-2017, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Crown
from what I understand, certain universities (University of North Dakota, Purdue, Embry Riddle) get higher points for the app than other universities. That being said, I think a degree is a degree.
03-23-2017, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JKSees
I'm sure this has been answered in here but I don't really feel like digging through months and months of posts. How current does Delta expect you to be to be competitive? I have heard 100 hrs in the last year?
I'm a ex-C-17 dude with over 1000 PIC and 2500 total. I'm 5 years non-current, got picked up by SkyWest and am about to enter into IOE, which will get me about 50 hrs of 121 flying in the E175. I'm trying to determine when to have one of my internal references send in a rec to HR. If that floats my app to the top for another look I don't want to score to low and waste the opportunity and have to wait another year. Delta is where I want to be.
I'm a ex-C-17 dude with over 1000 PIC and 2500 total. I'm 5 years non-current, got picked up by SkyWest and am about to enter into IOE, which will get me about 50 hrs of 121 flying in the E175. I'm trying to determine when to have one of my internal references send in a rec to HR. If that floats my app to the top for another look I don't want to score to low and waste the opportunity and have to wait another year. Delta is where I want to be.
I'd recommend flying your butt off at SkyWest and having your refs send a letter after you've gotten about 400-500 hours. That should only take 6-7 months tops. I don't know how long probation is there, but that might be a good trigger too.
Yes, getting hired sooner is better, but you're right, you don't want to get scored too soon and then sit for a year, costing you more seniority.
Another plus in your situation is you will have proven you can adapt to and succeed at 121 ops.
Good luck! Despite all the grousing here, Delta's a great place to work.
03-23-2017, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by daldude
So just curious, does Delta recognize on line undergrad degrees for pilot hiring purposes. I have a friend who is telling his kid that online degrees have the same weight as traditional undergrad degrees in the eyes of all employers. I actually have know idea.
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There are some exceptions already mentioned, but very few.
I don't know about other industries or companies, but online degrees do not (generally) have the same weight as traditional undergrad degrees in Delta's eyes (again, their words, not mine).
03-23-2017, 04:43 PM
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Delta likes Part 141 training. If you did some, make that known.
JKSees,
If you have a really strong app (high GPAs, academy or 141 aviation school grad, meaningful awards, Safety experience, IP time, etc.), I'd have the recommender email pilot selection once you have 100 hours 121. If your app isn't stellar, 6 months of 121 is probably better timing. JMHO.
JKSees,
If you have a really strong app (high GPAs, academy or 141 aviation school grad, meaningful awards, Safety experience, IP time, etc.), I'd have the recommender email pilot selection once you have 100 hours 121. If your app isn't stellar, 6 months of 121 is probably better timing. JMHO.
03-23-2017, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyDelta
And Middle TN State for sure. My guess is Southern Illinois, too.
03-23-2017, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by marcal
They specifically like colleges with AABI accredited aviation programs. There are only about 30 of them and they are known for robust part 141 flying Ops as well as ground curriculum, i.e. CRM classes, advanced turbine systems and avionics classes, CRJ type Level 6 FTDs, etc. Lots of internships etc.
It's a great program and a lot cheaper than some of the other big names!
03-24-2017, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr
When I got hired, about 2.5 years ago, they were looking for 400 hours in the previous year. 400 "good" hours, as in complex/multi, preferably 121 or any mil time, not C-172 time. They realized 400/year for a mil guy was not likely and seemed to make exceptions for that (I'm retired mil).
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