Delta Air Lines Pilot Hiring Information
Delta Air Lines is one of the largest commercial air carriers in the United States. Major hubs include: ATL, DTW, LAX, MSP, NYC, SEA, and SLC.
DELTA AIR LINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Currently Hiring: Yes
Minimum Flight Time Requirements:
Multi-engine ATP certificate
1,500 hours total time
1,000 hours fixed-wing turbine
250 hours PIC or SIC as defined in 14 CFR 61.159(a)(5) in airplane category
50 hours multi-engine airplane
Competitive Flight Time:
5,000 - 7,000 hours total time
1,000+ hours turbine PIC
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
*Fleet information obtained from SEC Form 10-K
Number of Pilots:
12,730
Mandatory Age 65 Retirements:
2021: 337
2022: 445
2023: 452
2024: 543
2025: 552
2026: 531
2027: 461
2028: 475
2029: 501
2030: 539
Pilot Bases:
ATL, DTW, LAX, MSP, NYC, SEA, SLC
Regional Airline Affiliates:
Pilot Pathway Programs:
DELTA AIR LINES CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 72 hours
Monthly Line Guarantee: 65 hours
Ex: 12+ Year A-350 Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $353.85 x 72 hrs x 12 months = $305,726
DELTA AIR LINES FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 72 hours
Monthly Line Guarantee: 65 hours
Ex: 12+ Year A-350 First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $241.71 x 72 hrs x 12 months = $208,837
First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $79,324