Pilot Careers

United States March 3, 2026 Avature

The Delta Difference


Fleet

We're focused on building a state-of-the-art and fuel efficient fleet - including orders for Boeing 737-10s, Airbus A321neos, Airbus A330neos and Airbus A350 aircraft.

Job Security

Protecting your wellbeing, financial health and safety as well as your job is a top priority. Our commitment to delivering safe, reliable and superior service continues to support our financial leadership in industry and ability to invest in our people and our future.

Base Locations

Delta offers pilots lifestyle flexibility with domicile locations across the U.S.

Compensation & Retirement

We are proud to offer Delta pilots an industry-leading a total compensation, and benefits package including high base pay rates and the industry’s best profit sharing program and 401(k) contributions.

Growth 

We provide broad initiatives to our pilots for growth. Find more information on pilot specific programs in the FAQs.

Global Reach

Everything we do creates a more connected world. That’s why we fly nearly 200 million travelers across 275 destinations in 50 countries, with up to 4,000 departures daily.

Transparent Leadership

Our leaders provide frequent and candid updates on the state of the business through town halls, quarterly earnings calls, Leadership Engagement Series and our CEO’s social media feeds. 

Delta Wellbeing

Pilots are encouraged to put their health and wellbeing first. Our Delta Wellbeing program provides holistic resources to support your health, financial resiliency and work/life balance.

Industry Partners


Delta Pilot Outreach

Fill out the form to request a Delta Air Lines pilot to attend your school or organization's event and to submit a request for a partnership or sponsorship with Delta Flight Operations.

 

Delta Air Lines is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here.

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