Aside from a few friends at my current company, I don't know many pilots in the industry. Those with whom I am acquainted, I've generally know before I was ever flying at a 121 carrier.

At the risk of sounding like the kid on the playground with no friends, how can I effectively "get out there" and network? From what I've read, job fairs and casual conversations on the jumpseat seem to be the main methods.

In general, I feel that I am pretty outgoing and easy to get along with, but I just haven't met too many people. Who wants to be my friend?