[onthebeach]

All you have to do to get an interview is: have a close relative flying for the flight department. I know this because comairflyboy got his interview that way. Don't worry about your qualifications, from what I read you are much more qualified than he is. I know this may sound a little strange to you, but all of the people on this board say this is the way things should be, so it must be "OK."

Don't be concerned that you may or may not have time in the aircraft, a type rating, etc., and therefore might be more or less capable of providing safety of flight to your future passengers. The hiring company most probably isn't concerned about this, so why should you be? I know this may sound a little strange to you, but all of the people on this board say this is the way things should be, so it must be "OK."

In fact, it appears that the single most important quality you can show the company is the willingness to do as you are told and not ask any questions concerning regulations, maintenance, or operating practices. Just keep jerking the gear, washing the plane, and logging the time. A few years down the road, the company may even be willing to discuss pay and benefits with you. I know this may sound a little strange to you, but all of the people on this board say this is the way things should be, so it must be "OK."

What's that you say? You don't *have* any close relations working somewhere? Well, that is a tough one. You will probably have to ask the other guys who are castigating me on this board for my outmoded views that qualifications and experience should dictate the hiring decision, not your choice of family members. They obviously know it all, and I will have to defer to them to advise you further.

Have a nice day.