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For Delta Pilots

Built for Delta Pilots — From First Officer to Captain

Delta runs one of the most generous retirement programs in the industry — but only if you know how to use it. Between the 18% Direct Contribution, the DPSP, and February profit sharing, there's serious money on the table that most generalist advisors don't fully understand.

Your Retirement Plan

Delta Pilot Saver Plan (DPSP) + 18% Direct Contribution

Delta's 18% Direct Contribution lands in your DPSP whether you defer a dollar or not — but stopping there leaves real money behind. We sequence your pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions so you capture the mega backdoor Roth, manage the February profit-sharing tax bite, and stay inside IRS limits as you upgrade seats and equipment.

What We Plan For

Specialized for Delta

Delta's contract has unique levers — and unique tax exposure. These are the questions we work through with Delta pilots every week.

Capturing the full 18% Direct Contribution and DPSP after-tax mega backdoor Roth
February profit-sharing tax planning and lump-sum withholding strategy
Variable pay, override, and international premium tax timing
Pre-65 retirement bridge income and healthcare planning
Coordinating spouse benefits, deferred comp, and outside investments

How It Works

A Plan Built Around Your Career

1

Discovery Call

A free conversation to understand your seat, seniority, and goals.

2

Custom Plan

A planning roadmap tailored to your Delta benefits and timeline.

3

Ongoing Advice

Year-round guidance as contracts, markets, and your career evolve.

Cleared for Retirement — 5 Critical Steps for the Modern Airline Pilot's Final Financial Approach

Free for Delta Pilots

Cleared for Retirement

5 Critical Steps for the Modern Airline Pilot's Final Financial Approach

Written for the airline pilot career arc — practical guidance on the five decisions that shape the final stretch to retirement. Download a free copy before your discovery call.

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Make the Most of Your Delta Career

Whether you're a new-hire 717 First Officer or a senior 350 Captain eyeing 65, your plan should match your actual benefits — not a generic 401(k) calculator.