We've always said job fairs help. That's only true if you have a good personality and can build rapport. In this case it worked. Timing probably helps too, be there on a day when they have a bunch of seats in a class starting very soon and they are nervous they won't fill.

At least half this silly career is just luck and timing.

The same pilot could interview on three different days and a get a different outcome each time. It's a very curious business.