Well, I’m almost embarrassed to admit to how many AirInc seminars I’ve attended trying to talk the UPS recruiters. What finally did it for me was the women-in-aviation seminar (I’m not a woman). The set up there gave me much more face-to-face time with the HR folks, I also had one of my sponsors show up there with me, I know that helped tremendously too.
Bosco – I think you should go but I don’t want you to get discouraged either. I say that because I’m certain you’ll be told that currently you do not meet the minimums (as you already know) They follow their own guidelines very strictly - just ask my friend who’s been flying MD11s for several years but only has ~800 hours of turbine pic time – they won’t budge on their requirements.
Right now you gotta have transoceanic experience - unless you were offered an interview prior to the requirement and had to postpone your interview – then they’ll honor the interview (friend of a friend got hired this way very recently.)
So yes, I think you should go - this way they'll remember your face whenever the transoceanic requirement is no longer there –and it will happen sooner or later.
Do not be discouraged when they tell you the truth – that right now you aren't even considered. The wait is definitely worth it.
Also, next time go to the WAI conference – much better! Good luck to you!