Delta Air Lines How to Participate

Your path to becoming a Delta Air Lines pilot starts at ATP Flight School. Here's how to participate in the Delta Propel — Pilot Career Path Program and become a Delta Air Lines First Officer.

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1. Step 1

   Start as a Delta Air Lines Employee

   To participate in the Delta Propel program, you must be a current Delta employee in good standing and hold a private pilot certificate.

2. Step 2

   Earn Pilot Certificates & Ratings

   Start pilot training at ATP Flight School, where you will earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate, instrument rating, and flight instructor certificates. ATP is the most efficient and proven way to earn the certification you need to become an airline pilot, which will take you just nine months.

3. Step 3

   Build Experience as a Flight Instructor

   Earn 1,500 hours of flight experience as an instructor with ATP. Successful students can instruct with ATP, at any number of locations nationwide.

4. Step 4

   Start Flying as an Airline Pilot

   Once you reach 1,500 hours of flight time, you’ll be ready to start flying as a first officer for a Delta Connection regional airline.

5. Step 5

   Return to Delta Air Lines as a Pilot

   After gaining experience as a regional airline pilot, you'll return to Delta to begin your career as a Delta Air Lines pilot.

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