Originally Posted by jacobsos
I was looking down the road to 2010 (They'll have flying cars by then)
If you're just starting out in college, then you will be looking at jobs at regional airlines, not major airlines in 2010. You will realistically need to work at a regional for 4-12 years before getting a major airline job.
All those companies you listed are majors.
The ONLY reliable formula for getting an aviation job is to:
1) Have the required flight time experience (non-negotiable unless you are a woman or minority)
2) Know someone. Networking is crucial, but the good news is that you will meet lots of people during your training and career.