Delta Propel Program
CFI Pathway
51³Ô¹ÏÍø, preferred partner for the Delta Air Lines’ Propel Career Path Program — offering Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) a direct path to becoming Delta pilots with a Guaranteed Job Offer (GJO).
CFI Pathway
51³Ô¹ÏÍø, preferred partner for the Delta Air Lines’ Propel Career Path Program — offering Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) a direct path to becoming Delta pilots with a Guaranteed Job Offer (GJO).
CFI Pathway
51³Ô¹ÏÍø, preferred partner for the Delta Air Lines’ Propel Career Path Program — offering Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) a direct path to becoming Delta pilots with a Guaranteed Job Offer (GJO).
Eligibility Requirements
Must hold or be able to hold a current passport or other travel documents
Enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple re-entry status)
<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Possessing proper working documents that do not require sponsorship now or in the future
<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Possessing proper working documents that do not require sponsorship now or in the future
Must be employed as a CFI and actively be instructing at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and have between 500 and 1,250 total hours
Must have earned Instrument rating, Commercial certificate, and CFI at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Must hold a First Class Medical
Note: It is acceptable if privileges have lapsed to have a second or third class
Must have a recommendation from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Eligibility Requirements
Must hold or be able to hold a current passport or other travel documents
Enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple re-entry status)
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Possessing proper working documents that do not require sponsorship now or in the future
Must be employed as a CFI and actively be instructing at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, and have between 500 and 1,250 total hours
Must have earned Instrument rating, Commercial certificate, and CFI at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Must hold a First Class Medical
Note: It is acceptable if privileges have lapsed to have a second or third class
Must have a recommendation from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the Propel Program
What are the eligibility requirements for the Propel CFI Path?
To qualify for the Delta Propel CFI Path, candidates must hold a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating, meet FAA commercial pilot requirements, and possess a valid first-class medical certificate. Applicants must also have U.S. work authorization (citizenship or permanent residency) and meet Delta’s hiring and background check standards. Additional requirements may apply, so we encourage candidates to check with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for full details.
If I am selected for the Propel CFI Pathway, what would my journey be like to Delta?
Upon completing Propel Indoctrination, participants will be extended a Qualified Job Offer (QJO) from both Endeavor Air and Delta. After building flight hours and meeting ATP requirements, they will join Endeavor, where they will progress through Endeavor’s Career Progression Program. This includes at least 24 months of active service as a Captain, after which they will transition to Delta. This streamlined process ensures that no further interviews are necessary beyond the Propel interview, providing a clear and defined path to Delta.
Does this mean that if I am selected in the Propel CFI Path I must fly for Endeavor before flowing up to Delta?
Yes, this offers a guaranteed path to Delta mainline by guiding all Propel pilots through Endeavor Air. Upon selection, Propel pilot participants will receive a Qualified Job Offer (QJO) for both Endeavor and Delta, ensuring a direct route to the Delta flight deck. The Propel interview will be the sole interview required for participants on their way to becoming a Delta pilot.
Do I get a Delta Propel Pilot Mentor as a CFI Pathway participant?
If selected and after the completion of Indoc, participants will be assigned a Propel mentor for duration of their time in the program.
Are there any financial assistance opportunities available for candidates accepted into the Propel CFI program?
Participants accepted in the CFI Pathway are not eligible for Delta financial assistance.
Contact your Admissions Officer at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to find out when is the best time to apply for you!