This is awesome. Their story resonates with me. My dad was a kid in the '50s and always said he wanted to be a pilot. No one except his father thought he could do it. He did it! He retired from United as a captain of 777. My dad's my hero. He did what he wanted despite all of the odds. Congrats, Cal and Thomas.

This brought me to tears! Delta, you’re awesome.

My dream is to one day say "This is your captain speaking" on a Delta flight

@phelixphelix227

3 жыл бұрын

It’s possible!

@iblessking650

3 жыл бұрын

same here but after i’m done with regionals hopefully i’ll get an interview for their airlines

@iblessking650

3 жыл бұрын

i’m doing flight school and college at the same time

@timonibelete9009

3 жыл бұрын

@@iblessking650 how I am in college too but whenever I ask the academies they say you need 60 credits. please help me. I am in Atlanta

@JJ-jj4ms

2 жыл бұрын

me too

Man, this video made my day. Growing up I never told anyone I wanted to be an airline pilot because I thought they would laugh at me. I’m a commercial pilot today, preparing for my instructor certificate and I’m 41 years old. I should’ve never waited so long to do this. Anyhow, for all you youngsters out there, don’t wait to get started. You can do this!

I simply cannot stop watching this video ! Delta thank you for this video. I watched the video of Cal Flanagan on his last day flying and now seeing this lets me see how much of a First Class person he really is. I am so impressed!! He is a great role model for all! I. I’m sure i will watch it many more times because its so inspiring and motivational. Thanks Delta and Thanks for Cal Flanigan!!!! God Bless you Cal!!

@shayemoore

3 жыл бұрын

Your words are so beautiful now I'm teary-eyed again. I too watched this video over and over. Mr. Flanagan's retirement video brought me here as well. We need more stories like these.

Amazing video Delta 👍

Cal only stayed retired for 6 months and then became a simulator instructor for Delta. I had the honor of being taught by him just a few days ago. He hasn't skipped a beat.

@cryptic6245

7 ай бұрын

That's awesome man

Why is it that these teams always surprise people in the most heartwarming ways?

Ever since I was 5, I’ve wanted to be a pilot and fly for delta, seeing this video inspired me to keep striving towards my goal and hopefully going to UND to major in commercial aviation and full fill my dreams of being a pilot

@makair8542

3 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same goal I just knew I wanted to be a pilot at 3 years old

@annabraun9639

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! 5 years old as well

Worked out with Calvin at Wentworth’s gym in Conyers. Great guy.

this brought tears to my eyes. i always wanted to be a pilot. delta was my favorite because we always took delta to georgia for family reunions. i started flyimg lessons 13 years ago and still working on my license but 2 friends i made along the way are flying as delta pilots. i hope to join them soon.

@MasterAden85

3 жыл бұрын

Thisisurcaptain You will become a pilot I have faith in you. My dream is to become a Airline pilot as well

@thisisurcaptain

3 жыл бұрын

thanks! i have faith that you and I will one day soon realize our dreams!

@bmbutler2

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it. It isn't easy and can take a long time. Keep shooting for your dream and we want to see you in one of these videos some day :0)

Omg! This is so inspiring, I’ve wanted to be a pilot for Delta since I was a little kid. Whatever it takes I’ll reach my lifetime goal!

So inspiring

Best Company Delta

Thanks...I love flying as well... I am a Former Purser Flight Attendant from United Airlines...I am glad I have flown the many years that I have....I am glad I have seen the world the way that I have...

Climbing more into the hearts of people. Genuinely communicated Delta! As always...

I’m in tears, what a dream come true

Amazing!!! I’m in awe!!! Thank you Delta for filming this! Cal is a First class human being who is genuine and a True.......role model

Great story from an amazing airline!!

I was very fortunate to have Cal as an instructor while training at Delta. His genuine passion to encourage and inspire is powerful!

The airline of my dreams. Love you delta

Absolutely beautiful video! Mentorship and representation matters. Seeing how excited the kids were just made this video everything. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

My dream has always been to become a Delta pilot.

I cannot stop looking at this Video! I get chucked up every time! What an inspiring video!!!

That's right. You take responsibility for your dreams and your destiny. Very inspiring.

congratulations Delta !! Beautiful vídeo !! Respect from Brazil.

My name is Anna and I’m wanting to be a flight attendant for y’all

Love this!!!!!!! One day....I'm gonna FLY!!!!!

This just solidify my passion to become a pilot one day

Great video. When I started working at Delta as a young man in 1998, I met and worked for Billy Tyler. Mr. Tyler continues to be the most influencential person in my life today. While my time at Delta ended many years ago and I have moved on to a different industry, not a day goes by that I don't think of Mr. Tyler and the things he taught and shared with me that has made me a better person. God bless him.

I’m an inspired Thomas!!!

OMG!!!! CRYING OUT LOUT...! I loooooove this video...! Delta is THE BEST company EVER!!!! 🥲😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

AHHHHH!!! How beautiful. Lovely story!

So inspiring......... Thank you, Delta! WillyB

✈ Canada is ✈Proud of You Sir✈xoxo

Well-done to these deserving gentlemen!!!

Blessings

This was worth watching 🤗

Such a great story

And this is why I was a proud Delta employee! I’m enjoying retirement but I do miss the people that I worked with though I’m sure a lot of them are retired now! Delta is a very good company to work for!!

Great video 👍 the only obstacle for most is financial most of people who want to become a pilot fall short because of the financial cost to become one as in my case . But I'm glad there are still people who can achieve that dream.

Love this!

We need more Cal's and Thomas's to inspire more of us. Not look down on us like so many that do....ijs

Yes you can do it if you are given a Opportunity to do so...as long as you have a brain that GOD gave you and the Interest you can learn just about anything & do it . Good Luck youngster Pilot & Go Delta Airlines.

Amazing story!

A beautiful story to be shared today. Chase your dreams kids because only YOU can make them come true!

Beautiful. Tears in my eyes.. Im sharing on my FaceBook . Catherine Ford. :-)

@rillix8084

4 жыл бұрын

Did you really just do a shameless plug?

Reason why Delta out performs the other airlines is they actually do maintenance on the planes and check them frequently

Beautiful story, I hope I can work for Delta one day.

I love this experience ❤️❤️❤️ my aviator dream and career goal is to fly for Delta.

Love Delta to death. Awesome story!

Awesome!!

Good Job Cal Good Job Thomas Awesome video

Way to go Delta!

This video inspired me too, and one day I’ll be a delta pilot.

Fly delta. You’ll see. It’s nice.

TO THIS FORMER DELTA AIRWAY PILOT/TRAINER, MAY YOUR GRAND CREATOR REMEMBER YOUR BEST DAYS!!

Great vedio ❤️

Made me cry

La vida es maravillosa

Awesome.

amazing

I love this story! Now let me go wipe my eyes.

Cal's a great guy. He gave me a couple of check rides, and I flew with him to JNB once. Cal is someone who experienced real prejudice in his life time, but Cal was not the type whho would accept the victim psychology that the woke far-left would want him to have. Great job Cal!

I wanna be pilot ! Nothing else

👍🏿

I don’t know if anyone will answer but does anyone know what plane you’ll start out flying at delta if you have already been in the military?? If you already a good pilot with lots of flight hours would you start out on something like the B-737 or can you start out on something like the B-767??

I just got inspired to take 48K worth of Flight Fees loan today 😂

Hopefully I’ll be next Thomas🙌🏾

@susanjcaldwell6312

3 жыл бұрын

I love Delta. 42 years service. The Best.

The first guy did not get accepted , Thomas did , This basically shows that you have to know people to get the job you want.

@ericgreen9087

27 күн бұрын

That’s very true. You have to get out there and network if you want a good job. I teach my kids this all the time. It’s not your net worth, it’s your network 👊🏾

That's my grandfather and I'm not playing

I’m Muslim in school they always said you would never become a pilot you just wanna crash it into a building 😢

That Rocks whether your blac k white or whatever nationality if you put your mind to it work hard you can accomplish anything I fly Delta cause Delta airlines #1

I’m scared to fly man I want to so bad 😢

Did they ever fly together?

Wair until republikkklan voters see this video

Oh wow so the 747-400 is no more at the gate and is now dead.

Bad airline