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Originally Posted by DirectTo (Post 1295758)

Zero (in the US anyway) for the conceivable future. They have tens of thousands of regional and 135 pilots to pull from, they have no need for any sort of bridge program.

Well, the second part of what you said is correct, however, Delta has established a bridge program with several universities. The scenario is that after gaining the mins and instructing for a set amount of time at those universities, passing all your exams, having a min GPA, etc, you are guaranteed an interview at ExpressJet and then after working at ExpressJet for a set amount of time, you'll be given preferential interview at Delta if/when they are hiring.

I know for a fact that Western Michigan, UND, ALLATPS, and I believe Emby Riddle are included, not sure about which others.

For the next 5-7 years it will not be needed, but as things progress, this might come into play.

Michigan Sucks. Just thought I'd throw it out there

I believe FIT will be cementing a similar program with Expressjet and PSA.

Let them instruct for a few years and meet ATP mins.

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Originally Posted by Lab Rat (Post 1295757)

What are the chances of some of the major airlines having bridge programs such as these?

Not much chance at all

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Originally Posted by Delta1067 (Post 1295984)

Not much chance at all

I know it's not direct entry but your employer is already on its way to doing just that

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Originally Posted by Delta1067 (Post 1295984)

Not much chance at all

Seriously? Have you read the past few posts? Delta is already doing it! Candidates won't make it to Delta for many years to come but it's in place!

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Originally Posted by DirectTo (Post 1295758)

Zero (in the US anyway) for the conceivable future. They have tens of thousands of regional and 135 pilots to pull from, they have no need for any sort of bridge program.

Preferential interview doesn't mean they will hire them. Delta probably will like to cut someone else feed before theirs.

Big rumor is that Delta will hire USAir, UAL and AA feeder pilots before their own. Also other companies might do the same.

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Originally Posted by PilotJ3 (Post 1296157)

Where did you hear that from big rumor from? I do know that psa asked usairways to hire as few pilots as possible from them. Usairways has been obliging.