Recommendations from pilots
As everyone knows, simply sending CVs off to all the airlines isn't always enough. I get the impression that recommendations from pilots who know the people in charge of recruitment can go a long way, but I am not sure how this works? Does it bear much weight if a senior pilot recommends a young Frozen ATPL chap to his buddy who is recruiting? Are they not obliged to follow the normal recruitment process?
So how do you get a recommendation?