How long is Delta airline pilot training?

A full-time, accelerated pilot training program, the Pilot Pathway Program is designed to take students from zero experience to regional airline-ready in as little as two years.



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There, in partnership with Skyborne Aviation, aspiring pilots can enroll in a formal flight training program that from day one maps out a course to a job as a Delta pilot. Students can receive up to $20,000 in financial support.

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Delta airlines has announced that it is removing the requirement that its pilot candidates have a four-year college degree. It is now “preferred”. The Atlanta-based carrier becomes the last major U.S. airline to remove the college degree requirement.

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A House panel voted Wednesday to raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots to 67 from 65 as the industry faces a persistent shortage of aviators.

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As a rough guide, you can expect to make between £40,000 – £60,000 in your first year as a pilot in the UK. For example, a 'second officer' at Easyjet will receive roughly £47,000 yearly, not including flight pay. You can expect to fly between 700-900 hours per year.

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Pilot training at a glance
The minimum age to commence pilot training is 18, but you cannot get an ATPL until you're 21. It can take 16-18 months to qualify as a pilot if you've no previous flying experience. A two-year part-time 'modular' route is also available allowing you to work while you train.

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How Hard Is It to Land a Job at Delta Air Lines? Getting a job at Delta Air Lines is very hard. Jennifer Carpenter, the head of talent acquisition at Delta Air lines, recently had an interview with CBS News where she mentioned that only 0.5 percent of flight attendant applicants get hired.

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Moving on to a major airline such as Delta is recommended, though. Starting pay for a Delta Airlines 737-800 Pilot is $66,000. Upon promotion to Captain, though, Delta pilots earn a starting pay of $189,000.

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The average Delta Airlines pilot earns $192,000 with top-earners making $526,000. American Airlines pilots earn an average salary of $118,000, with some pilots earning in excess of $700,000.

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Delta Pilot Benefits
  • Profit-sharing.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Training and professional development.
  • Competitive life insurance.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance, including dental and optometry.
  • Paid leave benefits.
  • Free and discounted flights.


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The average cost for the program is approximately $84,000 training cost and an estimated $7,000 housing cost (if needed). You will obtain all certificates and ratings necessary to earn a flight instructor job and ultimately become a Delta pilot.

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The simulator time per crew during practical training is 40 hours, or 35 for an integrated airline transport pilot licence (ATPL) holder. Course duration is about 24-25 days. Typically, the simulator training would take 10 days and the theoretical training approximately 9 days with 4 break days during the training.

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That means you can get your private pilot certificate in just about two and a half months! Money isn't the only thing that limits students, however. Many student pilots have time constraints, such as jobs or families.

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Salary Details for an Airline Pilot at Ryanair The estimated base pay is $118,630 per year. The Most Likely Range represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Salary Details for an Airline Pilot at Ryanair The estimated base pay is $118,630 per year. The Most Likely Range represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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