Delta Air Lines delivers world-class flight training through its flagship Training Center in Atlanta (ATL), with a new Salt Lake City (SLC) facility opening in 2025 to support Continuing Qualification (CQ). From day one, new hire pilots experience one of the most advanced and well-resourced training programs in the industry, supported by ALPA’s negotiated training provisions and a consistent pipeline of new fleet types.

Delta covers hotel accommodations and uniforms for all new hire pilots throughout training, and instruction is conducted using iPad Pro devices across a digital-first curriculum. The training environment emphasizes operational excellence, procedural discipline, and cross-fleet familiarity, reflecting the airline’s diverse and growing fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft—including the A220, A321neo, A330-900neo, A350, B737, B757, and B767.

New hires are paid at entry-level rates with a 2:30 daily minimum until IOE completion. Upon successful completion, pilots join active line operations and transition into one of Delta’s domestic or international crew bases, where continued support and advancement opportunities are robust.

Delta’s training and safety culture benefits from decades of operational legacy, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative relationship with its union. With nearly 6000 pilots hired post-COVID and a monthly hiring pace of 50–100 pilots, Delta’s flight training program is a cornerstone of its continued leadership in U.S. and global aviation.