Propel Pilot Career Path Program
Your path to a Delta flight deck starts here. Propel offers you a defined path to a career as a pilot through one of our three tailored career paths: Collegiate, Company, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). Each path offers a streamlined pilot career path with mentorship from Delta’s pilots every step of the way, supporting your progression and a Qualified Job Offer with Delta Air Lines, and Delta’s wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavor Air.
The best benefit to the Delta Propel program is its single interview approach where participants only need to interview once with Propel to progress to Endeavor and eventually to mainline Delta. Delta will support you throughout your entire journey with signature events on-campus and at Delta’s World Headquarters to strengthen your industry knowledge and develop leadership skills. To top it off, you will receive personal mentoring from an active Delta pilot.
Delta is offering a pilot career path for college students at select universities and those affiliated with Delta’s partner organizations. Successful candidates will receive a Qualified Job Offer (QJO) detailing a streamlined path to become a Delta pilot.
Delta understands the importance of high-quality flight training and ensuring opportunities for future generations of students. Pilots participating in Propel will be expected to build their flight hours by instructing at the university where they trained. Collegiate participants selected to Propel will receive a Conditional Job Offer (CJO) to Endeavor Air, Delta’s wholly owned subsidiary.
University Partners
Delta currently partners with the aviation universities listed below:
Our newest career path applies to CFI’s at Propel’s 3 partner flight schools: ATP, Skyborne Airline Academy, and FLYT Aviation. Successful candidates will receive a Qualified Job Offer (QJO) detailing a streamlined path to become a Delta pilot.
Delta's Flight Training Partners:
The Propel Flight Academy is a destination for a select number of Propel referrals from Delta partner organizations with a focus on candidates from diverse backgrounds. These candidates would be eligible for Propel scholarships.
Student pilots will complete Private, Instrument, Commercial and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certifications at Delta’s preferred training partner, Skyborne Airline Academy in Vero Beach, FL. Successful students will be offered employment with Skyborne as a CFI, receiving a full sponsorship from Skyborne for CFII and MEI, as well as a competitive salary, and private health benefits, until they reach 1,500 hours of flight experience. Upon completion, Propel Flight Academy pilots will transition to Endeavor Air and before seamlessly progressing to Delta.
To be eligible for the Propel Flight Academy, someone must be nominated from one of Delta’s partner organizations (including those listed above). Additional requirements include:
- First Class Medical
- Hold or be able to hold a current passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple re-entry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents)
Delta employees can transition their careers and pursue their dreams of becoming a pilot for Delta Air Lines. Delta Propel offers a streamlined path to allow candidates to earn their flight certifications, build their experience, and meet all the requirements to become a Delta pilot.
The path to become a Delta pilot can be challenging - let us support you every step of the way. Every Propel Company Career Path pilot will be connected with an active Delta pilot mentor. In addition, every pilot will have access to an extended Leave of Absence program.
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