Originally Posted by Climbto450

I can see your point, and can't argue the logic. But on a major airline application there is no box to mark off "middle east experience", however there is one for "masters degree" as well as "A&P". In my recent JB interview the asked me about my masters degree and did not ask me about middle east experience.
I do agree with you that networking is important but why not have the competitive advantage of a masters degree and/or an A&P and
strong networking skills, more is better in this competitive environment.