C 47 is right; I have a couple of friends working for Air Dolomiti and they went in through....the italian's style. Unfortunately is not only Air Dolomiti, but most of the companies in Italy. With all the Italian pilots that I know, I can say that only 20% of them have been successful without any.....specific helps!!!
Unfortunately, also in the US is happing the same kind of ...style. Even holding a green card, I was not able to find a suitable position
...or may be...I was always in a wrong place or wrong time....
Good luck anyway, it's worthy to try (so you can taste personally).
ciao
Tony