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How to apply to Delta Air Lines
Where Delta Air Lines recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Accepting applications for upcoming 2026–2027 classes, including bilingual LOD roles; expect long portal wait times and a sub-1% offer rate.
The application, stage by stage
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Apply online when the posting opens and complete the Talent Assessment questionnaire.
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Record an on-demand video interview answering behavioral and scenario questions.
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Pass a live virtual interview with a recruiter, including language testing for LOD candidates.
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Attend the in-person event in Atlanta: face-to-face interview, reach test and document review.
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Receive a conditional job offer, then clear the 10-year background check, fingerprinting and drug screen.
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Complete ~6 weeks of unpaid-until-hired-then-paid initial training in Atlanta and graduate with your wings.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →English fluency
Every airline in our index tests spoken and written English. Practise the interview out loud, not in your head.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Delta Air Lines
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Delta Air Lines hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Accepting applications for upcoming 2026–2027 classes, including bilingual LOD roles; expect long portal wait times and a sub-1% offer rate.
How long does the Delta Air Lines application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Delta Air Lines?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Right to work in the US required; must pass a 10-year background check, drug screen and physical ability to reach overhead bins and operate exits; willing to relocate to any assigned base.