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
Accepting Applications: 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:
4,000 - 7,000 hours total time
1,000+ hours turbine PIC
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT | TOTAL | ORDERS |
|---|---|---|
A-350-900 | 24 | 20 |
A-330-900-NEO | 14 | 23 |
A-330-300 | 31 | - |
A-330-200 | 11 | - |
B-767-400 | 21 | - |
B-767-300 | 42 | - |
B-757-300 | 16 | - |
B-757-200 | 111 | - |
A-321-NEO | 1 | 154 |
A-321-200 | 127 | - |
A-320-200 | 58 | - |
A-319-100 | 57 | - |
B-737-900 | 144 | 15 |
B-737-800 | 77 | - |
A-220-300 | 10 | 40 |
A-220-100 | 44 | 1 |
B-717-200 | 61 | - |
Total | 849 | 253 |
Number of Pilots:
13,533
Estimated Age 65 Retirements:
2022: 396
2023: 421
2024: 520
2025: 543
2026: 527
2027: 459
2028: 475
2029: 499
2030: 540
2031: 466
Pilot Bases:
ATL, DTW, LAX, MSP, NYC, SEA, SLC
Regional Airline Affiliates:
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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