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Miguel Diaz Montes De Oca

First Officer at Delta Air Lines

During my time at CAU, I worked as a dispatcher, tutor, instructor and eventually, an Assistant Chief. I worked as an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and an Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI).

Guidance from Miguel

Learn from the crew, especially captains and instructors. Be observant and you’ll be able to pick up on a lot of things yourself. 

Success Journey

Aug '18 | Enrolled

Enrolled in the Aeronautics bachelors degree program.

Hired

Hired as CFI at CAU.

Promoted

Became Check Instructor and Team Manager at CAU

Aug '21 | Graduated

Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from CAU.

Hired

Interviewed and hired at SkyWest.

Hired

Interviewed and hired at Frontier.

Hired

Interviewed and hired at Delta Air Lines.

Steps to Success

I graduated and worked as a CFI, then became an off-the-street hire with SkyWest. I worked at SkyWest for a year and a half, then at Frontier for three months, and was eventually hired at Delta, where I have worked for almost a year now.

Future Hopes

Become a captain, fly wide-body airplanes, and take on more international work.

Certifications & Ratings Earned

Student Pilot Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII)

Multi-Engine Pilot Rating

Instrument Pilot Rating

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