Delta Pilot Basics
It’s time for your pre-flight check. Delta Air Lines is looking
for pilot candidates who meet our high standards of aviator
skills, safety, professionalism, and customer focus. If you
are interested in joining our team of professional pilots,
you may apply or update your existing application via
AirlineApps.com.
General Requirements
At least 21 years of age
Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or
university accredited by a recognized accredited
organization
Degrees obtained from a non-U.S. institution must be
evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees by a member
organization of the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services (NACES)
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 preferred
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; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered
aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide
appropriate documentation of all flight hours.
Other
FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit (RP)
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 are 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
It’s time for your pre-flight check. Delta Air Lines is looking
for pilot candidates who meet our high standards of aviator
skills, safety, professionalism, and customer focus. If you
are interested in joining our team of professional pilots,
you may apply or update your existing application via
AirlineApps.com.
General Requirements
At least 21 years of age
Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or
university accredited by a recognized accredited
organization
Degrees obtained from a non-U.S. institution must be
evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees by a member
organization of the National Association of Credential
Evaluation Services (NACES)
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 preferred
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; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered
aircraft. Applicants invited to interview must provide
appropriate documentation of all flight hours.
Other
FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit (RP)
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 are 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
