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Originally Posted by THESCHNABB
Just had a quick question if I am in the wrong sub forum I do apologize. I currently work for Delta in Techops and am looking to pursue a career flying. I have been presented an opportunity to make twice the pay elsewhere. At this point would it be smarter for me to stay with Delta and keep a seniority number or is it so early on that making more money thru training would be the better idea? It says that the employee is allowed to take a up to a 3 year leave of absence to obtain flight time but what are the chances that Delta would pick you up within the 3 years of regional flying to start flying mainline?TIA
Just to add on, for some food for thought, the currently seniority list is around 14,700 pilots. By the end of 2022 there will be approximately 2,700 pilots retiring and replaced by the same amount considering (1,000 newhire pilots each year).
So if you were to start flying today with a conservative target of getting hired at DAL in 5 years, that would have you on the list in the 16,000 range.
If you were to get on here with a 2023 hire date (approximate 16,000 seniority number), you would see another roughly 6,000 pilots retire over your first 10 years (2023-2033).
That would have you about a 3rd up on the current list.
The two big questions you need to consider:
Your age, what kind of career longevity could you expect?
Any health issues that could possibly prohibit you from getting a medical?
Also, keep in mind all of the above is very rough. No idea what kind of company DAL will be in 5, 10, or 15 years. Basically, a lot can change quickly, so always keep that in mind.
Time is of the essence, and I think training and getting certified as soon as possible is paramount. Good news is once you have your mins, you pretty much have your choice of regionals to go to.
Hope this helps...Best of luck.