Originally Posted by
fisherpilot
With airline apps now being the only way to apply, is the day of a high up recommendation that would get you an interview gone? I'm just curious how the very well connected (certainly not me) would go about getting the interview. I know back in the day it sure had to have happened that some higher ups could through your name in the hat and get your number pulled
Thanks
FP
I recently shared a table in the cafeteria with a gal who is involved with pilot hiring. I jokingly mentioned the names of the 2 people who I'm recommending. She pulled out a pen and wrote them down but I'm not holding my breath. I do know for a fact that a few people got hired in 2010 because they had very good connections, VERY good.