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Dear Delta Pilot,



I’ve asked my Flight Ops communications team to forward this email to you via our Plane Talk and Delta.com email systems since I wanted you to be the first to hear about our plans to begin the pilot hiring process next month. As you know, we have offered recall to all but 92 of our furloughed pilots at this point, and based on our needs for February and March, I believe we will exhaust our furloughed pilot list in the next few weeks. As I mentioned in a previous code-a-phone, we anticipated this possibility early this fall and began planning for the hiring process at that time. Retired Captain Jon Swift was tapped to take over the program last month, and we are ready to move forward with the application process beginning later today. Our first interviews should occur near the end of January, and depending on the response we get from our remaining furloughed pilots, our first new-hire pilot may be in class as early as February or March.



Our pilot applications will be managed using the Airlineapps.com tool, but the rest of the process will be very similar to what we used during the 1996-2001 timeframe. Later today, you will be able to see the pilot hiring info on Delta.com – click on “about Delta” at the bottom and follow the “careers” link to see where we are headed.



We will have more information coming out this afternoon via the Delta News Network and a press release. We’ll also be following up with instructions describing how our pilot group can submit recommendations for pilot candidates going forward. I value your recommendations very highly and encourage you to get familiar with your Delta.com outlook email account now as that will provide the easiest means for us to verify your recommendations after being contacted by an applicant. If you need help getting that account up and running, give the Chief Pilot Support Center a call and they can assist you. We’ll also have a Flight Ops page up on the Delta net shortly dedicated to the pilot selection process.



Stay tuned for more information and thanks for your great work on the line.
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So I guess TK will no longer be a household name at Delta!

Great news!
 
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He will as he's an icon. As well was "JP" was during the previous furlough.
 
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My buddy flew with TK at Skyway. Said he is a supernice guy.

Did you get my text about the crashpad thingy?
 
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I think my phone's on vibrate, lemme go check. Gotta do that else I get the 0300 text message from some freight guy asking 'what's up yo?" :)
 
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Delta Pilot Basic Qualifications
To qualify for employment as a pilot at Delta you must have all of the following.

General Requirements

-At least 21 years of age

-Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. Postgraduate education will be given favorable consideration

-Current passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents)

FAA Requirements
-FAA commercial fixed-wing pilot license with an instrument rating

-Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate

-Passing score on FAA ATP written exam at time of interview

Flight Time Requirements
-Minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time

-Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop or turbofan time

When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recency, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; hours flown as PIC; and recency and extent of flying experience. Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours.

Other
-DOT required pre-employment drug test and a medical exam administered by Delta

-TSA required fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check and a Delta background check

-Applications for employment as a Delta pilot must be submitted through AirlineApps.com. Applications for Delta pilot positions may be submitted free of charge, though a fee may be charged if you wish to join AirlineApps as a member for added features.

If you're already a member of the AirlineApps system, sign in to your account and add Delta to your target listing.
New users can create an account to begin the application process.
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Looks like Plato and airlineapps hit the big time! :)

And the press release:

Delta Accepting Pilot Applications
Wednesday December 20, 12:00 pm ET

ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Air Lines today will officially begin accepting applications for new-hire pilots in anticipation of exhausting its pilot furlough list in 2007. Interviews for new Delta first officer positions are scheduled to begin in January.
``Starting the hiring process again is a significant milestone for our pilot group,'' said Steve Dickson, vice president of Flight Operations and a 757/767 Captain. ``It signifies the likely return of our last furloughed pilot, and provides hope for growth and career advancement for current pilots.''

Delta recently announced that it would need approximately 200 additional pilots during 2007 in order to meet the demands of the flying schedule due to network restructuring and international expansion. These pilots will come from a combination of pilots returning from furlough and new hire pilots.

``Clearly, this announcement, coupled with our recently announced order for new Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft as well as the planned acquisition of 13 Boeing 757s, shows that Delta's plan is working and the future for the Delta pilot group looks bright,'' Dickson said.

Pilots interested in submitting an application are encouraged to view the Careers page at delta.com: (http://www.delta.com/about_delta/career_opportunities/index.jsp)

Delta's call for new pilots marks the first time since 2001 that the airline has accepted applications from prospective pilots. During 2006, Delta has offered recall to more than 340 pilots, in addition to recalls of 900 maintenance professionals and 1,200 flight attendants. The company continues to hire in its Airport Customer Service and Reservations divisions.

Delta continues to make significant progress in all areas of its restructuring including filing its plan of reorganization, which would have Delta emerge from Chapter 11 during spring 2007 as a stand-alone carrier.
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1) Holy crap. I never thought any legacy would hire again.

2) Holy crap those mins are incredibly low. I'm wondering why no PIC requirement. Maybe they don't think enough of the RJ Capts will leave for the new pay scale at DAL?
 
wheelsup said:
1) Holy crap. I never thought any legacy would hire again.

2) Holy crap those mins are incredibly low. I'm wondering why no PIC requirement. Maybe they don't think enough of the RJ Capts will leave for the new pay scale at DAL?
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3) Holy crap..I need to total my times and get an airlineapps account...
 
-"Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. Postgraduate education will be given favorable consideration"




What defines an "recognized accrediting organization" in aviaiton?

What holds more water in the business, An online UVSC degree or a real four year degree from a university?

Assuming all else being equal
 
wheelsup said:
2) Holy crap those mins are incredibly low. I'm wondering why no PIC requirement. Maybe they don't think enough of the RJ Capts will leave for the new pay scale at DAL?
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they are just mins. What do you think the average amount of flight time is? probably a lot higher then that.

Also, those guys without a 4yr....well damn that sucks.
 
PGT said:
they are just mins. What do you think the average amount of flight time is? probably a lot higher then that.
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Obviously, that goes without saying. However, are you saying you aren't surprised by the low minimums? I certainly was.
 
And...back to the low mins thing...pretty sure that the Delta guys (Dough, maybe) were saying that the Big D likes military pilots and those numbers reflect the reality that they don't build hours like the civilian pilots do. I'm guessing based on that, that we won't see too many people outside of military getting hired with those kind of hours. Mayber more like 5000 hours to be competitive for someone from the regionals? Just a guess.
 
SteveC said:
And...back to the low mins thing...pretty sure that the Delta guys (Dough, maybe) were saying that the Big D likes military pilots and those numbers reflect the reality that they don't build hours like the civilian pilots do. I'm guessing based on that, that we won't see too many people outside of military getting hired with those kind of hours. Mayber more like 5000 hours to be competitive for someone from the regionals? Just a guess.
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Let's not forget that it gives the opportunity to hire the CP's sister's grandson, etc. Low mins just give you flexibility to hire people you want to. Doesn't mean you'll get an interview with those mins without some STRONG connection inside.

So Doug, when you walkin' my resume in for me? ;)
 
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