Sara M. Tremmel

First Officer at Delta Air Lines

Guidance from Sara

Trust the process and don’t compare your progress to anyone else’s, especially in flight training, because everyone trains and learns at a different pace. So don’t be discouraged and take your time.

Academic Program

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics

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Success Journey

Aug '18

Enrolled in the Aeronautics bachelors degree program.

CFI

Became CFI at CAU

CFII

Became CFII at CAU

May '21

Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from CAU.

Hired

Hired at SkyWest

Hired

Hired at Southwest

Hired

Hired at Delta Air Lines

Steps to Success

Worked as a CFI at CAU, then went on to SkyWest for two years and then to Southwest for about 8 months after that, and now just starting at Delta.

Future Goals

Delta was my ultimate goal. Now, I hope to eventually get typed onto the A350 for international flying. Then, on to a Captain position after that.

Certificates Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)

**Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Ratings Earned

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

**CAU prepares students for the ATP certificate; the ATP itself is issued only by the FAA. Students younger than 23 or who have obtained fewer than 1,500 hours are eligible for the ATP with restrictions (Learn more about the R-ATP).