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Benefits of flying for DPJ

Retired or retiring soon from a major airline? At Delta Private Jets, you can keep flying on your own terms. Live where you want, and decide what type of schedule works for you. We can cater to your lifestyle and keep you in the air.

  • Choose from full or part-time opportunities
  • No commuting: We fly our pilots to and from the aircraft as long As long as you live within 90 minutes drive time of a location with Delta® service in the contiguous U.S.
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You can Fly Part-Time

When staying grounded isn’t your idea of retirement, but you’ve got more flying to do, consider our new 8-on/20-off schedule and you can live where you want.

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Fly the World. Skip the Commute.

We fly our pilots to and from the aircraft, positive space on Delta Air Lines®. As long as you live within 90 minutes drive time of a location with Delta® service in the contiguous U.S., you’ll never need a crash pad and you can live where you want.

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Unmatched Connections

Delta Private Jets is the only private jet provider in the US to be wholly-owned by a major airline. As part of the Delta Air Lines® family, Delta Private Jets pilots enjoy worldwide pass travel on Delta® and Delta Connection® carriers, and fly with professionals trained to the same standard.

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A World-Class Team

Join a team dedicated to making Delta Private Jets the industry leader in private aviation, setting the standard for uncompromised safety, meaningful client experiences, and customized travel solutions.

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Career

  • Earn a PIC type rating
  • Guaranteed Delta Air Lines® resume review
  • Paid ATP CTP training
  • 18-24 months PIC upgrade time

Compensation

  • All new pay scale launched Summer 2019
  • Per diem pay of $45 domestic/ $85 international per day while on assignment
  • Volunteer flying on days off paid at 150% standard day rate
  • Company covers FAA Medicals and Known Crewmember enrollment
  • 401K match (Company matches 70% of the first 5% of the employee's contribution)
  • Comprehensive health and insurance coverage

Lifestyle

  • 8 on / 6 off rotations
  • Home basing. No commuting and no crash pads
  • Positive space travel to/from aircraft location. Home base must be within 90 minutes drive time of a Delta® served location in the contiguous U.S.
  • Worldwide travel privileges on Delta Air Lines® and Delta Connection® carriers
  • Scheduled PTO based on seniority

Qualifications

  • Possess an ATP or be eligible to enroll in an ATP CTP program
  • First Class Medical and valid Passport
  • Eligible to work in the US
  • High School Diploma or GED

Upcoming Recruiting Events

Event
Location
Date(s)
Details
Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA)
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
9300 Jeff Fuqua Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32827
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9 AM - 12 PM
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Ohio State University Aviation Industry Night and Diversity Conference
Blackwell Hotel and Conference Center
2110 Tuttle Park Place
Columbus, OH 43215
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
Time TBD
Details
Auburn University's First Annual Business Aviation Day
TBD
November 7th and 8th, 2019
Time TBD
Details
Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA)
Prince Waikiki
100 Holomoana St.
Honolulu, HI 96815
Saturday, November 16th, 2019
9:00am
Details
Future & Active Pilot Advisors (FAPA)
DFW Airport Marriott South
4151 Centreport Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76155
Saturday, December 14, 2019
9 AM - 12 PM
Details
International Women in Aviation Conference (WAI)
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
March 5th - 7th, 2020
Details

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