Originally Posted by
MiLtoMajor123
I don't know any Alaskan pilots. A friend of my Father was in the company years and years ago but I've only ever talked to him on the phone. He is, as am I, under the impression that letters of rec should be personal...as in unless you've flown with them or have known them for years then don't send one in.
What should I do for the application (once it opens) about letters of rec? I've read on this forum that people are hired without knowing a soul at AS. Does this happen?
You answered your own questions about people being hired without internal recs. It does happen. I'm not sure how the application process works now, but since you don't have an internal rec, perhaps you could attach LORs from your supervisor or check pilot.
It is an uphill batter getting hired without internal recs. You have to become a regular at the job fairs and have qualifications that separate you from the average applicant.