Delta or United
01-22-2019, 11:05 AM
#11
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,985
Can't really go wrong with either right now. I'm at Delta, but I think right now United has more upside (unless you want to live in a DL base then 100% choose Delta). I think UA will have a consistent quick upgrade in both SFO and EWR whereas Delta's is streaky. Also Delta has hired far more pilots already during this wave. United has more access to widebody flying if that's your thing. Delta's profit sharing is awesome, but United has some better contractual things also and profit sharing isn't a guarantee.
All in all, if bases matter choose accordingly. If upgrade/seniority matters most then pick United (or widebody flying).
All in all, if bases matter choose accordingly. If upgrade/seniority matters most then pick United (or widebody flying).
01-22-2019, 12:03 PM
#14
Banned
Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: 7th green
Posts: 4,378
One thing to consider. Delta has a "one and done" policy. That is if you fail your first upgrade you're an F/O for life.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
01-22-2019, 01:19 PM
#15
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,898
Originally Posted by Packrat
One thing to consider. Delta has a "one and done" policy. That is if you fail your first upgrade you're an F/O for life.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
01-22-2019, 01:27 PM
#16
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,110
Originally Posted by Packrat
One thing to consider. Delta has a "one and done" policy. That is if you fail your first upgrade you're an F/O for life.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
01-22-2019, 01:54 PM
#17
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Airbus 320 Right Seat
Posts: 1,440
Lots of airlines have a max in upgrade attempts. When I was at Jetblue it was 2 max . May have changed . And yes we had FO’s who were lifers due to this.
To the original topic , cultures do change over the years but can you see you self more at one versus another ? I would do fine at either one I’m sure, but for my few years at United I have dealt with an awesome group of pilots . I think they are both great careers opportunities . You can find fault and greatness with either one . What everyone else said , but I would lay the decision heavily on where you could see your self and family living for a long time .
Congrats again !
To the original topic , cultures do change over the years but can you see you self more at one versus another ? I would do fine at either one I’m sure, but for my few years at United I have dealt with an awesome group of pilots . I think they are both great careers opportunities . You can find fault and greatness with either one . What everyone else said , but I would lay the decision heavily on where you could see your self and family living for a long time .
Congrats again !
01-22-2019, 04:14 PM
#18
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Originally Posted by Packrat
One thing to consider. Delta has a "one and done" policy. That is if you fail your first upgrade you're an F/O for life.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
In other words... absolutely false.For the OP... can’t go wrong with either! Think about where you (your wife!) want to live, and try to not commute if you can!
01-22-2019, 04:21 PM
#19
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2013
Position: On the hotel shuttle
Posts: 5,813
Originally Posted by Packrat
One thing to consider. Delta has a "one and done" policy. That is if you fail your first upgrade you're an F/O for life.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
I recently heard that from a Delta Captain and couldn't believe it. Every other airline I know of gives you at least two chances to make an upgrade. He told me he knows of a 28 year old pilot who will be an F/O at Delta for life because he took an early upgrade and failed.
Not that you're worried about that, but it is something to factor in.
Are you sure he wasn’t a Delta Connection pilot?
Last edited by GogglesPisano; 01-22-2019 at 04:38 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wannabepilot
Flight Schools and Training
34
07-07-2008 12:15 PM
