Originally Posted by gloopy

IMO that is a HUGE red flag that you can't (makes it look like won't) come up with that info. Late 90's wasn't that long ago. Almost 90% of current legacy pilots were hired during or before that time. It was an airline. You applied. You were hired. You showed up. You suddenly and almost immediately quit. You can bet they want to know about that, and if they find out about it and you didn't tell them about it, that is not a position you want to be in during an interview or even after you are on property at any airline. I'm still not really sure what you're trying to learn from any of this. Are you looking for validation for potentially not complying with what they are asking? Would it make you feel better if instead they were like "nah dawg, its all good brah, 10 years or whatever you can remember, whatevesves, if you fly now all this is just a formality anyway buddy roe! Yuck yuck yuck!" *back slap* Good luck with that I guess. But for now they want it. They expect it. They require it. And that's not likely to change anytime soon. You keep getting caught up in the why. People have tried to answer that for you, but you don't want to accept it because you don't want to do it. I don't know what more anyone can tell you at this point because you're either going to do it or you're not. Unless you changed jobs weekly for 20 years, its really not that hard to get the info together anyway. And if you did change jobs every week for 20 years, well, lol nevermind. They want it on the app. You would be well served to do it if you want the job.

Originally Posted by Flying Elvis

One of my jobs listed was as a glorified janitor, and another a summer stint at a fast food joint in another country. Both a decade further back than you're whinging about. If you're unsure if exact dates or info, put your best memory down and clarify in the interview. I did the same for some 30-year old traffic tickets. Boarding gates are usually on the left side. Why? If you go back I think it's because that's the way you get on a horse. If you want to get that changed, feel free. Oh... And what Albie said.

Originally Posted by MikeF16

I know you're trying to keep this positive, but you're thinking about things all wrong. Did I have a few internal 'omg why do i have to do all this' thoughts while going through the application process? Of course, I think we all do. The thing is you're getting all worked up over it, and it's something you can't change so why bother? You might find training to be the same, maybe there will be things that will bother you and you can choose to nod your head, smile and do it like you're told, or you can explain how they're teaching it wrong and why your way is better. Do you see where I'm going with this?

Originally Posted by galaxy flyer

Just an outsider, who flies and hires for a manufacturer, if you can't remember an employer from 10-15 years FLYING an airplane for them, that's a HUGE red flag. Anyone applying here has to fill out a complete work history, included any umployed periods back to college. That's pretty standard US corporate ways now. Comply or you won't be looked at virtually anywhere worthwhile. Remember, no interview is going be able to judge " skill at night over West Africa"; they are going judge you by tests, interviews and possibly a sim. Yes, interview skills counts as does appearances. I did a phone interview that went great; solid guy flying at Andrews, Presidential Flight, came to personal interview a week later and feel apart. Ten minutes after walking in, I couldn't wait for it to end for both our sakes. Painful. GF

Originally Posted by Will

I agree Airspeed does the hiring process make sense at Delta Air Lines for a lot of people, No. But it's there company and there process. The process is formed so that people like you who have serious heart burn don't apply. I really don't think you would be happy here. I am sure you are a great pilot and the way it sounds very qualified but the Delta culture may not be one you would fit in. I didn't write this to be sarcastic just a truthful observation.

Originally Posted by airspeed1974

Wow that's amazing you could remember a traffic ticket from 30 years ago. You must carry a notebook everywhere you go and pencil at the ready.

Hmmm, in the FAA medical it asks you to put down any visits to a medical professional within the last 3 years. Well what about if tomorrow they asked you to list it since age 18, would you suddenly remember that too? I bet you would there wouldn't you (:

Originally Posted by Flying Elvis

No notebooks. But with a few moments to sit down with a paper and pen, I'm pretty sure I remembered them all. And I had more than my share. If you can't remember who wrote you a paycheck in the past 20-30 years, maybe you *should* be talking to your AME. Nobody's making you write down all this info. It's all voluntary. So, if you want to rage about seawater being too salty, go right ahead.