You’ve seen Sylvester Pittman on flights, social media, in commercials, and here at the Delta Flight Museum. Sylvester, Sly to his friends, has been a part of the Delta family since 1988, first joining Delta Air Lines as a customer service agent on the ramp in West Palm Beach, FL. Since then, he’s moved around with his various Delta jobs from FL to DC to NYC. He’s called Atlanta home for the last 15 years and officially retired from Delta in 2008 as a flight attendant.
Sly showing exceptional customer service onboard a flight.
Last year, the Museum reopened after an extensive renovation project, and we were very lucky to snag Sly and his passion for aviation and history. A true AvGeek at heart, Sly was the ideal fit for a Museum Supervisor position with his airline knowledge, Delta background, and extensive customer service experience. He brings his excitement about the aviation industry to our visitors and colleagues.
As a Museum employee, Sly is able to talk to visitors about his favorite subject – Delta.
In addition to his work at Delta and the Museum, Sly is cofounder of AirlineGuys, an online resource for aviation enthusiasts and discussion groups. Sly, along with former Museum Supervisor, Darin Topham, created AirlineGuys in 2010. They got to know each other as cabin crew members and combined their enthusiasm about all things aviation-related. Tapping into their experience in airline operations, leadership, and PR, AirlineGuys brings people’s attention to the extraordinary experience of flying and highlights the positive aspects of world travel.
Sly's positive energy is obvious to our visitors. To see for yourself, ask for him the next time you visit the Museum.
Sly loves aviation so much, he created an “airplane room” in his own home.
Tiffany Meng
Director of Operations