Luis A. Reynoso
First Officer at Delta
Guidance from Alum
"Take advantage of networking opportunities. Aviation is a small community and you will run into a lot of the same people. Different perspectives will help you. Be involved and get yourself out there. Take any opportunities you can get."
Academic Program
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
CAU Accomplishments
Joining Alpha Eta Rho and the CAU Flight Team and volunteering with the University's outreach team (with Air Shows etc.).
Steps to Success
Built hours at CAU, worked at regional airlines to gain more experience, and hired as Assistant Chief Pilot Job at CAU San Diego. I gave cargo a shot (DHL and Amazon) and enjoyed it but ultimately interviewed with the big three major airlines (Delta, American and United) and was hired by Delta Air Lines.
Future Goals
"Get back into flight training at higher levels. Specifically, training airline pilots. "
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).




