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).

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.

 

From what we heard at indoc, Delta definitely prefers degrees from "brick and mortar" schools (their words).

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).

 

Take notes, this will be asked in the interview.

 

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.

 

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.

 

That fits the bill for MTSU. I just went to the welcome reception for their AABI 5-year recertification visit. They are in the process of adding their graduate program to their certification standards.

It's a great program and a lot cheaper than some of the other big names!

 

JKSees, check PM.

 

How is a Bachelors Degree from Thomas Edison University viewed by Delta?

The school offers online class options similar to Embry-Riddle, and a degree can be completed without physically attending the school.

 

I have actually never heard 400 hours before. I got hired flying day VFR single engine piston, about 150 hours a year.

 

First off, once HR sees the C17 time the next sound will be their panties hitting the floor.

I suspect that if your app shows you have completed training and are flying the line, that will alleviate any recency concerns. If you really want to dot your i's, you could wait till 100 hours, that seems to be the generally accepted definition of currency. I don't think you need to though.