Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Delta Air Lines have agreed to provide an accelerated professional pilot program to students of the school’s aviation program, it was announced Tuesday
Southern Illinois University, Delta Provide Accelerated Path to Pilot Careers
Key Takeaways:
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has partnered with Delta Air Lines for an accelerated professional pilot program, becoming the 13th university in Delta's Propel Collegiate Pilot Career Path Program and SIU's first agreement with a major airline.
- The five-year program offers qualified students a competitive interview process, a conditional job offer, and a pathway to accumulate 1,000 flight hours post-graduation (e.g., flight instructing or military service).
- Significantly, the program also extends eligibility to students who graduated in 2020 and met all requirements at the time of their graduation.
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