Delta Paying for People to go to Flight School?
05-02-2008, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bbtp
nice try, pal - not "furlough fodder." i retracted my delta app because i decided it wasn't a good fit. don't ask me why i got the email even though i retracted my app months ago. i have no idea.
my point is this: this is the only industry i can think of where candidates pay to go to job fairs. i can't think of any industry that holds "job fairs" that charge admission to candidates. in fact, every non-airline company I've interviewed with paid my transportation to the interview site, hotel room, rental car, and all meal expenses.
the fact that airlines encourage this system where these firms take $$$ from job-seekers smells of a racket (not a high-level conspiracy - just some cheapo racket).
my point is this: this is the only industry i can think of where candidates pay to go to job fairs. i can't think of any industry that holds "job fairs" that charge admission to candidates. in fact, every non-airline company I've interviewed with paid my transportation to the interview site, hotel room, rental car, and all meal expenses.
the fact that airlines encourage this system where these firms take $$$ from job-seekers smells of a racket (not a high-level conspiracy - just some cheapo racket).
05-03-2008, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GIANT PILOT
That letter was dated 7 years ago, has this program ever been implimented? I have not heard publicly about any graduates of this program!
05-03-2008, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by coop77
Your friend may have Delta confused with one of Delta's contact carriers. There are more than a few contract carrier's out there that are beginning this program in an effort to find qualified applicants. The regionals just can't keep up with attrition these days, and the big flight schools are simply getting cleaned out. There is NO WAY that mainline DAL would hire in this way, with thousands of high-time regional captains waiting for these positions.
05-03-2008, 11:07 PM
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Hi!
It sounds like 1964.
DAL is NOT doing a program like that now, but they, or their feeder airlines, will probably be doing in in 3-5 years.
cliff
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It sounds like 1964.
DAL is NOT doing a program like that now, but they, or their feeder airlines, will probably be doing in in 3-5 years.
cliff
GRB
05-04-2008, 03:41 AM
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This program was done back in 01. I know a few women that were at ASA, then came to DAL in this new wave. They are top notch. No PIC time, but DAL vetted them with a Type on the 737-800. Most fly and think better than you or I do.
05-04-2008, 05:07 AM
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Delta tried to lure minority pilots by offering free training at Western Michigan University. This was pre 9/11. I don't know what happened to the employees who took that offer. Too bad they didn't offer it to all people who were qualified and not just minorities. http://www.csrwire.com/PressRelease.php?id=547
05-04-2008, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
This program was done back in 01. I know a few women that were at ASA, then came to DAL in this new wave. They are top notch. No PIC time, but DAL vetted them with a Type on the 737-800. Most fly and think better than you or I do.
05-04-2008, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigflya
I am actually going through training with a female WMU grad now at DAL from ASA, never an ASA captain. I met her friend, also from ASA, she is a captain but not at DAL yet. So I would say that the program is going and producing.
07-06-2008, 07:42 PM
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OBAP Scholarship
Delta Connection Academy, Delta Air Lines and Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) announce the first full flight training scholarship which includes tuition, housing and books valued at over $100,000!
To apply, candidates must meet the outlined criteria below and submit the following information:
Must be 18 yrs of age or older
Download and complete the Application of Admission
Minimum of two years college experience and copy of Associates Degree or transcripts showing credits that would equal an AA degree
Copy of 1st or 2nd class FAA medical certificate. If medical certificate is needed, please visit FAA Flight Physicals: Pilots Medical Exams Facilitated to find a certified flight physician in your area
Copy of U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate
Copy of drivers license
Copy of any pilot certificate(s) – not required
Three (3) one page letters of recommendation. Limit one from family
Typed, descriptive 500 word essay on your passion for aviation and how this scholarship would impact your career goals
Copy of resume
OBAP member in good standing (Membership is open to all, visit OBAP.org for more information)
Candidates interested in applying for this scholarship must submit a completed application package (items listed above) including five (5) copies postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Finalists will be selected and interviewed by a selection committee. The winning candidate will be announced at the Organization of Black Airline Pilots conference in Miami during the week of August 11 -16, 2008.
Please submit your completed scholarship application and copies to: Delta Connection Academy Attn: Rachel Gaffney - Marketing Manager 2700 Flight Line Drive Sanford, Florida Delta Connection Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, operates a fleet of more than 110 aircraft, including the latest in technically advanced aircraft with its fleet of 34 new Cirrus SR-20 G2 aircraft and its Level 3 Advanced Aircraft Training Devices and Level 6 Flight Training Devices. The Academy has trained students from 90 different countries and has placed pilots with more than 30 airlines including, but not limited to, all Delta Connection carriers, American Eagle Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines and Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines. In addition to its main campus at the Orlando/Sanford International Airport, the Academy is the flight-training partner for three colleges and universities across the United States and has a total enrollment of more than 750 flight students. For more information about Delta Connection Academy, call 1.800.U.CAN.FLY or visit Aviation Flight Schools ? Delta Connection Academy ? Flight School, Flight Training for Pilots.
Delta Connection Academy, Delta Air Lines and Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) announce the first full flight training scholarship which includes tuition, housing and books valued at over $100,000!
To apply, candidates must meet the outlined criteria below and submit the following information:
Must be 18 yrs of age or older
Download and complete the Application of Admission
Minimum of two years college experience and copy of Associates Degree or transcripts showing credits that would equal an AA degree
Copy of 1st or 2nd class FAA medical certificate. If medical certificate is needed, please visit FAA Flight Physicals: Pilots Medical Exams Facilitated to find a certified flight physician in your area
Copy of U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate
Copy of drivers license
Copy of any pilot certificate(s) – not required
Three (3) one page letters of recommendation. Limit one from family
Typed, descriptive 500 word essay on your passion for aviation and how this scholarship would impact your career goals
Copy of resume
OBAP member in good standing (Membership is open to all, visit OBAP.org for more information)
Candidates interested in applying for this scholarship must submit a completed application package (items listed above) including five (5) copies postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Finalists will be selected and interviewed by a selection committee. The winning candidate will be announced at the Organization of Black Airline Pilots conference in Miami during the week of August 11 -16, 2008.
Please submit your completed scholarship application and copies to: Delta Connection Academy Attn: Rachel Gaffney - Marketing Manager 2700 Flight Line Drive Sanford, Florida Delta Connection Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, operates a fleet of more than 110 aircraft, including the latest in technically advanced aircraft with its fleet of 34 new Cirrus SR-20 G2 aircraft and its Level 3 Advanced Aircraft Training Devices and Level 6 Flight Training Devices. The Academy has trained students from 90 different countries and has placed pilots with more than 30 airlines including, but not limited to, all Delta Connection carriers, American Eagle Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines and Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines. In addition to its main campus at the Orlando/Sanford International Airport, the Academy is the flight-training partner for three colleges and universities across the United States and has a total enrollment of more than 750 flight students. For more information about Delta Connection Academy, call 1.800.U.CAN.FLY or visit Aviation Flight Schools ? Delta Connection Academy ? Flight School, Flight Training for Pilots.
07-07-2008, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by groundstop
this sounds embry-ridiculous
That's funny!
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