I was wondering if anyone here could help out with a question.

I am applying for a position with a non legacy carrier and the online app asks if I know of anybody presently employed by the airline.

I have never met anybody from this airline although I have had dealings with several of their pilots through unrelated business matters via telephone and email. They know my work history and have copies of my resume.

Would this contact be suitable to use for an application?

I have worked for many years as an airline pilot but never worked in the US and don't fully understand how close internal recs need to be.

Thank you for any guidance.