Originally Posted by
Twisted Steel
General thoughts please.....
Is there any value given to external Reccs? I am a fresh out of the AF guy who doesn't know a lot of people at Alaska Airlines. I am working a contract gig in Afghanistan hopefully waiting for a career at AS. I can't build connections now because of my location. When I get home to Anchorage next month, I will hit the streets hard. Should I have my external refs write up some stuff for me?
Thoughts?
I'm just a line pilot, but my thoughts are that an external letter won't do you much good. When you get home, do your best to network with any pilots you know who work here. Multiple letters attached to your application or a few personal introductions at job fairs are pretty much required to get an interview.