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Delta Air Lines pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Delta Air Lines, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | FAA Commercial w/ ATP experience (61.159) + ATP written; ATP issued in training |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | 1,000 hr fixed-wing turbine preferred; US work authorization |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Officer | 1,500 hours | 250 PIC or SIC (per 14 CFR 61.159(a)(5)) | Not needed | FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating, meeting all ATP experience requirements, current ATP written | At least 23 | – |
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