Any "Latest & Greatest about Delta?" Part 2 - Airline Pilot Central Forums (2024)

FAQs

How hard is it to get hired at Delta as a pilot? ›

In order to become an Delta pilot, you must earn a Commercial Pilot License, build the required amount of flight experience, and then earn an Airline Transport Pilot License. Delta requires a total documented flight time of 1,500, though they frequently hire pilots with significantly more experience.

Average Delta Air Lines Pilot yearly pay in the United States is approximately $228,528, which is 182% above the national average.

You're in the right place! Over the next decade, Delta expects to hire thousands of pilots to staff our daily flights across the globe. A career as a pilot is exciting and financially rewarding.

Flight Time Requirements: Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time. Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turbine time is preferred (airplane and powered lift combined).

Delta Air Lines will hire 1,100 pilots in 2024 to support growth and retirements, and anticipates this pace to continue through the remainder of the decade. Additionally, Delta's profit sharing in 2023 was more than all competitors combined.

The average pay for a pilot at Delta Air Lines in 2024 is $207,101 per year.

In total, Delta has 539 participants currently in the Propel program, which is growing every year. We have been hiring more than 200 pilots per month this year and anticipate hiring to continue in support of our long-term goals.

Delta Air Lines slowed its pilot hiring for 2024 because it reached a “more normalized, growth pattern that is reflective of Delta's full operational restoration post-pandemic and continued focus on industry leadership.” Higher fuel costs and inflation may also be leveling out that demand.

The Delta Difference

Delta offers pilots lifestyle flexibility with domicile locations across the U.S. We are proud to offer Delta pilots an industry-leading a total compensation, and benefits package including high base pay rates and the industry's best profit sharing program and 401(k) contributions.

Pilot bases: Atlanta, Ga.; Detroit, Mich.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.; New York City, N.Y.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Seattle, Wash. Headquarters: Atlanta, Ga. Operations: Delta operates 4,000 daily flights to more than 280 destinations on six continents.

How many days a month do Delta pilots fly? ›

We average 11-14 days off per month and most pilots will fly several weekends and most holidays unless you are senior. This usually means four 4-day trips (for me) with 2-4 days off between trips. Some senior pilots can get weekends off and choose to only fly 60-70 hours with 16-17 days off.

Many pilots praise Delta Air Lines for its high salaries and excellent benefits. At Southwest Airlines, pilots often mention the positive work environment and the company's dedication to employee satisfaction. At Singapore Airlines, pilots highlight the rigorous training and opportunities for career advancement.

Delta Flight Attendant Hiring Process FAQs

Yes, it's very hard to get hired at Delta, and only 1-2% of applicants get hired. Delta Air Lines is one of the top airlines for flight attendants, so the competition is fierce.

Challenging Career Path

Most airlines require 1,500 hours of experience before even considering a candidate. This can take several years to obtain, depending on the type of job you get initially. There are ways to fast-track your career, however, and no airline has the exact same hiring standards or process.

It stated that it had 270,000 fight-round applications for a meager 1,700 flight attendant jobs, a 0.6% acceptance rate.