Seven College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) professional pilot/ flight technology students accepted qualified offers from Delta, making the group the first from 蹤獲扦 to receive the distinction from Delta.
A ceremony took place at the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center, part of the CAE, hosted by Delta, which welcomed families and 蹤獲扦 faculty/staff to welcome the pilots to the Delta family. Barring the parameters to a role at Delta are met, the students will work for Delta within 42 months.
We couldnt be more proud of our students who worked hard and were committed to the Propel program, says Christina Bloebaum, Ph.D., dean, College of Aeronautics and Engineering. These students represent the first group to receive qualified offers with Delta since we became a propel college last fall.
Delta is the only airline offering students a customized career path to Delta. Students may choose from three career routes: Flying for one of the Delta Connection Carriers; a job-share instructing for your university and flying corporate aircraft for Delta Private Jets; or flying military aircraft for the Air National Guard or Reserves.
Jack BackhurstAs one of the few flight training institutions in the country partnering with Delta Air Lines, I was afforded an opportunity to advance my aviation career though the Delta Propel program. I am so excited to represent KSU as a pilot for Delta!
Bart BrennemanBeing selected is the culmination on what Ive been working on but what a lot of people have put into motion before I even began attending 蹤獲扦. I feel very blessed that this opportunity presented itself less than a semester after I started, and its comforting to me that I have the knowledge of where Ill be 5-10 years down the road both for myself and my family.
Brian Carnprobst"When I heard about Delta Propel coming to 蹤獲扦 I was ecstatic because Delta has always been the airline that I want to fly for. I could not be more thankful to have been given this opportunity and qualified job offer through the Delta Propel Program!"
Ricky CastriganoAs a kid, Id fly to Disney World and Id see the pilots and look up to them. I remember it really made me hooked on flying and I always wondered what went on in the cockpit. One day I saw a video from the pilots prospective and I knew thats what I wanted to do. Flying for Delta is something I always wanted to do and Im glad I chose 蹤獲扦 that ultimately helped accomplish my goal.
Martice JohnsonComing into the program, I knew it was going to be a challenge. So I came in with the mindset that as long as I try my best, Ill be happy. I used everything I learned at KSU from professional dev classes and it ended up being the determining factor of me getting the position.
Will KaibIts a surreal opportunity. I never thought that when I decided to come to 蹤獲扦 that Id have a job lined up at a major airline less than a year after graduating. When I heard the news, I was very excited, but now that it is happening, Im realizing how my dreams are coming true.
Andrew MillerMy father is a pilot flying corporate jets, so this has been in my family my whole life. I always looked up to my dad and his best friend Bernie. He went to 蹤獲扦 and taught at KSU. Delta has been my dream. My dads best friend is a Delta pilot I wanted to follow in his footsteps of being a Delta commercial pilot since he has also been my mentor. [As a child] I looked at pilots and their presentation dressed in suits and respected and wanted the same for myself.
