Free in-house Delta Pilot Job Fair

[derg]

500 for Saturday (sold out)
500 for Sunday (registration has yet to open)

I've been told that registration for Sunday is going to begin in the next day or so.

They're actually looking at expanding the capacity, if possible.

That's literally all I know.

Yes, literally. As in, uhh, that's really all I know.

 

[GypsyPilot]

I got one Saturday @4:30.... Now I hope I get that day off. lol

That's the tricky part... I really hope I can make that happen.

 

[derg]

Liiiiiiiiiterally…

I used the word right folks. Literally!

*hint*

 

[B767]

Liiiiiiiiiterally…

I used the word right folks. Literally!

*hint*

Some will get it. Some won't. The ones that understand are Tier ONE. The ones that don't...well...they need to bring cake I guess.


(Wow. Those "jokes" have really run their course).

 

[derg]

Some will get it. Some won't. The ones that understand are Tier ONE. The ones that don't...well...they need to bring cake I guess.


(Wow. Those "jokes" have really run their course).

Doesn't even sting anymore.

Kind of like running into a friend from junior high school and he says, "Dude! Remember that time when that girl wouldn't dance with you at the Christmas dance and she got a glass of punch instead?"

"Umm, not uhhh really? Oh yeah, I think? Maybe?"

 

[bretthullrampage]

@Derg Is this business casual? The few photos I saw from OBAP, everyone was in a suit. I thought that was kinda frowned upon.

 

[derg]

@Derg Is this business casual? The few photos I saw from OBAP, everyone was in a suit. I thought that was kinda frowned upon.

What does the registration page say? I really have no idea.

Literally, literally serious.

 

[bretthullrampage]

What does the registration page say? I really have no idea.

Literally, literally serious.

Nothing mentioned, Im sure theyll send something out.

 

[B767]

Here's a question for everyone. Random thought of the day. If you're already a pilot, why can't you show up in uniform? Why must one wear a suit? You'll never wear that suit for the company. You'll wear their uniform. So why not just show up in uniform? Is that unprofessional? If so, why?

 

[bp]

Here's a question for everyone. Random thought of the day. If you're already a pilot, why can't you show up in uniform? Why must one wear a suit? You'll never wear that suit for the company. You'll wear their uniform. So why not just show up in uniform? Is that unprofessional? If so, why?

Maybe it demonstrates that you have the brain to assemble clothes on your own, and not just what someone tells you to wear?
Also I've never interviewed for the job I wanted next while in my current job's uniform

 

[BEEF SUPREME]

Maybe it demonstrates that you have the brain to assemble clothes on your own, and not just what someone tells you to wear?
Also I've never interviewed for the job I wanted next while in my current job's uniform

I'll give you 5$ if you do it. 20$ more if you act like Peter from Office Space when he meets the two Bobs and only for a legit Delta interview. I'm not made of money!

You only live once bro!

 

[derg]

Here's a question for everyone. Random thought of the day. If you're already a pilot, why can't you show up in uniform? Why must one wear a suit? You'll never wear that suit for the company. You'll wear their uniform. So why not just show up in uniform? Is that unprofessional? If so, why?

I don't think it's unprofessional at all. Who said it was?

 

[jweldon]

Maybe it demonstrates that you have the brain to assemble clothes on your own, and not just what someone tells you to wear?
Also I've never interviewed for the job I wanted next while in my current job's uniform

I don't think it's unprofessional at all. Who said it was?

I read it as a genuine question. I had the same one but it's a bit early for me to be asking

 

[ClarkGriswold]

Here's a question for everyone. Random thought of the day. If you're already a pilot, why can't you show up in uniform? Why must one wear a suit? You'll never wear that suit for the company. You'll wear their uniform. So why not just show up in uniform? Is that unprofessional? If so, why?

That's like wearing the shirt of the band youre going to see.

 

[BobDDuck]

Here's a question for everyone. Random thought of the day. If you're already a pilot, why can't you show up in uniform? Why must one wear a suit? You'll never wear that suit for the company. You'll wear their uniform. So why not just show up in uniform? Is that unprofessional? If so, why?

When USAirways was interviewing in the 2011-2013 time period they asked current 121 pilots to wear their uniform and not worry about "dressing up". I thought it was a pretty smart idea as a) it took stress of the guy (red tie/blue tie?) and b) it gave the interview panel a sense of how a guy would wear and take care of his uniform during a best case scenario.

 

[derg]

My friend who worked the OBAP career fair said that some had uniforms others had suits. It really didn't matter either way.

 

[KLB]

When USAirways was interviewing in the 2011-2013 time period they asked current 121 pilots to wear their uniform and not worry about "dressing up". I thought it was a pretty smart idea as a) it took stress of the guy (red tie/blue tie?) and b) it gave the interview panel a sense of how a guy would wear and take care of his uniform during a best case scenario.

I would say this though. If you're going to wear your uniform to a job fair, be sure that it fits you properly. If you are unsure if it fits properly, seek out a tailor to help you figure it out.

This concern comes from observing many pilots walking through the terminal with uniforms that don't fit properly.

 

[derg]

I think people are under the impression that I'm hosting or running this thing. I am not.

Oh no.

Honeybunches of NEEEEEEEEEEOPE!

Good gravy Aunt Esther, nope NOPE noppiity NEEEEOPE!

Literally…. "NO".

 

[derg]

I would say this though. If you're going to wear your uniform to a job fair, be sure that it fits you properly. If you are unsure if it fits properly, seek out a tailor to help you figure it out.

This concern comes from observing many pilots walking through the terminal with uniforms that don't fit properly.

Sage advice.

You're fortunate enough to have a job where your uniform at least includes a tie and higher than average salary. At least wear it correctly.

 

[B767]

Maybe it demonstrates that you have the brain to assemble clothes on your own, and not just what someone tells you to wear?
Also I've never interviewed for the job I wanted next while in my current job's uniform

Devil's advocate. We work in an industry where EVERYTHING is laid out in manuals for you. Yes there may be some instances where you have to think outside the box. But 90+% of the time we operate inside the box...a set of parameters laid out by the ones that write your pay check. Thus you should be able to show that you can follow rules and standards laid out by the company. As far as I know, it's not a RULE to wear a suit. Sure, I can pick out my own clothes. Pretty easy. Shorts and a t-shirt. Every day. All day. My employer tells me to wear a uniform, I do. Pretty sure they couldn't care less if I can pick out my clothes on my own. Hell, they even have specified vendors to buy uniforms from. So your point (not the argument) is moot.

And it's also moot because the running rumot is to wear a navy blue suit, white shirt, red tie to a Delta interview. If one does that, then they aren't assembling clothes on their own. Now, to your point, I have absolutely no idea if Delta recruiters really care if you wear that suit or a Don Cherry suit.