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Delta AirElite is always seeking well-qualified professionals who can demonstrate a willingness to dedicate themselves to outstanding customer service and perform as a team player in Delta AirElite’s first-class charter operations.

Delta AirElite Pilot Requirements:

Pilot in Command minimum qualifications:

  • Airline Transport Pilot certificate and First Class medical.
  • Minimum of 3,000 hours total time, 2,000 hours PIC, 1,000 turbine.

Second in Command minimum qualifications:

  • Airline Transport Pilot certificate and First Class medical.
  • Minimum of 2,000 hours total time, 1,000 hours PIC fixed wing, 200 hours multi-engine.

However, to be competitive, pilot candidates must be at or near the following experience requirements:

Pilot in Command:

  • Airline Transport Pilot certificate and First Class medical.
  • Minimum of 4,000 hours total time
    • 3,000 hours PIC
    • 2,000 hours MEL
    • 1,000 hours MEL PIC
    • 250 hours instrument

Second in Command:

  • Airline Transport Pilot certificate and First Class medical.
  • Minimum of 2,000 hours total time,
    • 1,000 PIC
    • 75 hours instrument
    • 200 MEL

In addition to the above competitive requirements, new pilot hires will be provided with either initial or recurrent training, as appropriate, through approved FAR Part 142 training centers, which will obligate them to a two-year training contract. Qualified applicants will be pre-screened prior to a formal panel interview by staff and line pilots. Selected applicants will be required to be fingerprinted, drug tested and undergo thorough FAA and law enforcement background checks.  Pilot candidates who are on furlough from a scheduled carrier will have to relinquish their position prior to a hire date. Only pilot applicants residing in the greater Cincinnati area will be considered for employment. Delta AirElite does not provide compensation or expense coverage for relocation. Candidates are expected to have some other non-aviation life experiences and education and demonstrate interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance of customer service.

Pilot candidates who meet the above competitive requirements and agree to Delta AirElite’s new-hire requirements are invited to submit a resume for consideration to pilotrecruiting@airelite.com.  No phone calls, please.

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the Chief Pilot’s office.

Thank you for considering joining Delta AirElite’s professional team.
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