JetDoc

Actually delta weighs very heavily where you went, how long it took you and your GPA. In addition, using delta's logic, no one should be allowed to pilot a 121 airliner without a degree, especially one that is carrying delta passengers. The whole thing reeks of hypocrisy quite honestly.

Flogger

9E pilots went to Delta without a degree via SSP.

Bahamasflyer

Seriously, these first two??

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

So DAL is more likely to call me if I were to be IRRESPONSIBLE and put myself deep into debt, drop everything I have, and get a degree somewhere that I could not afford.........vs. if I methodically work towards my degree while juggling flying 121 full-time, at an accredited school that allows me to take classes while I'm on a 4 day trip at a regional, while paying 1/3rd as much and staying out of debt, and while maintaining a good GPA?

YGBSM

That's every bit as absurd as a major caring about where you obtained your PPL. Sheesh!

Milksheikh

Regarding how long it took to finish the degree, I've heard it doesn't matter quite as much as some may think. It's all different based on peoples situations. If you were doing the things you were saying while working at a regional and had other things going on taking classes part time, I have to believe it wouldn't hurt that it took 5-6 years as opposed to 4.

prex8390

Yeah theyve stated publically they prefer candidates from UND, Riddle etc, they prefer aviation degrees. They told people that at their hiring expo last year. So just getting that basket weaving degree just to click boxes isn’t always the best choice.

WhiskeyDelta

Delta certainly looks at the quality of the school, how tough the degree is and how long it took to achieve the degree. If you took more than 4 years to get it, be ready to explain why. Internship? Working through college? Or just messing off and sub-par grades? Also, a lower GPA can somewhat be justified as long as it is in a tough degree program. 3.0 is what I’ve heard is the unofficial minimum collegiate GPA.

I crammed 4 years into 6 for my degree. 1 full year was a FDX internship and another was due to my transferring into one of the bigger known 141 universities. At no point during my interview was I questioned as to why it took me 6 years. It was obvious based on my application.

If some was able to crack the code, it would be all over the internet but then Delta would just change up their formula. I get that it’s infuriating for some. Good luck to everyone that wants Delta.

Mesabah

Yep, in 5 years, the majority of new hires will be civilian direct college hires from aviation programs, where everyone has $300K debt. Good times!

Baradium

As others have said, this is not what it meant. Don't get worked up easily.

It's situation based. A full time student doing a 4 year degree in 8 is different than a working student holding a full time job and taking classes on the side. It's a matter of whether you were actually trying to do your classes or messing around. I assure you they have hired people who have gotten their degree while working full time at a regional.

Mesabah

That's only if an actual human reviews your situation, which the DGI/SSP allows. Most people that apply, don't even make it that far.

WhiskeyDelta

Do you have some inside knowledge on what Delta is working on for a collegiate program?

There are plenty of schools that don’t require $300k in debt. Those that pursue the expensive schools do so for the name. My 141 alma mater is less than $100k in-state and less than $150k out of state.