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 (SIU) has partnered with Delta Air Lines to offer an accelerated professional pilot program, making it the 13th university to join Delta's Propel Collegiate Pilot Career Path Program and SIU's first major airline agreement.
- The five-year program allows qualified students to receive a conditional job offer from Delta, contingent on completing the accelerated curriculum and accumulating 1,000 flight hours.
- Post-graduation, students can meet the 1,000 flight hour requirement through flight instructing or a military path for National Guard or Reserve pilots.
- The program also extends eligibility to 2020 graduates who met all program requirements at the time of their graduation.
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