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Old 24th Mar 2010, 17:17
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I made the "mistake" of filling out the information request form on their website, And about a week later I got a call from a sales/training rep, they obviously were very very eager to have my business, as over the next three or so months they called me like three times (I live Outside the US) asking If I had reviewed the e-packages they sent me and asking if I was ready, to come to Delta and so on. ...I stressed that I would never dream of choosing a flight school without actually coming and seeing the facility, an he was having none of that. But they do come at you kinda hard... something that put me off a bit.... I balked w when I saw the prices:

Well , I inquired about the J-1 instructor program,which is naturally the most expensive and intensive one available in any flight school. I compared it to Flight Safety which is also very expensive by US standards- probably the next most expensive school. and it didnt come even close. Here is an ectract from the email Delta sent me:

With ATP you must be resident in the USA to go there, but ive heard mostly good things about them.

Dear choc2chock

Thank you for interest in Delta Connection Academy. We are the only flight academy in the United States wholly owned by a major airline. We train to airline standardization and have a global reputation for providing outstanding flight training. We have many students from around the world training here. Please take a look at the attachments which outlines course details and costs and feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions or concerns. In order to complete your application for admission and send you an I-20. Please follow the steps below as outlined..

1. Completed enrollment application.

2. Deposit of $1900 by credit card or wire.
$200 application and registration fee (not refundable)
$1000 course deposit (to be used toward training)
$700 housing deposit

Wiring Instructions:
Key Bank
127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114
credit to: Delta Connection Academy, Inc.
Account No. 199681008793
ABA No. 041001039 (Bank Routing Number)
SWIFT No. KEYBUS33

3. Copy of FAA 1st or 2nd Class Medical Certificate. Please go to FAA Flight Physicals: Pilots Medical Exams Facilitated to look for an approved doctor or sign the attached waiver document acknowledging that you will get the medical upon arrival here and that if you cannot pass the medical, your visa will be cancelled and you will need to return to your home country.

4. Copy of high school diploma or equivalent translated into english.

5. Copy of a valid passport including picture and pages showing validity.

6. Signed authorization to obtain health insurance as attached. In order to maintain your visa status while here in the US, you are required to hold health insurance coverage with specific limits and coverage's. If you currently have health insurance that you feel would meet these requirements, please bring that documentation with you when you enroll. If it meets the standards then you will not have to buy our insurance. However, in order to expedite your enrollment, I would suggest you sign the authorization initially accepting the insurance.

7. Copy of a financial affidavit of support from your bank or a bank statement showing you are able to support the total cost of your course plus insurance plus housing and living ($1300 per month) as estimated by immigration for the duration of your visa (24 months).
This amount needs to be at least $109,782.20 USD

Course: $77,430.20
Insurance: $1,152.00
Housing and Living: $1300 for 24 months = $31,200.00
Total: $ 109,782.20 USD


The course apparently at the time some kind of Jet Orientation Course in a Frasca device, but I suspect it is not included as It is quoted as costing $5,160.

As a foreign national I believe the main advantages of doing such a course would be lost on me because it is targeted at fast track-to- the -right seat of a Regional Airline. But who knows what the name "Delta" on ones resume could do for them in other parts of the world. In this case it is quite obvious that the name "Delta is a selling point.

But all this was back in 2008 so definitely check them out if you want up to date info, Im sure thell send you more than you need.

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