JamesTkirk, you're right on my friend that sounds like a great idea
But how's going to get all the bevvies in, oh well where's my wallet? (Ah my wife's got it again ....
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But hopefully older/modular chaps can perhaps fund their TR and get their nose ahead of the game like that? Perhaps they can make a positive impression at some aviation recruitment fair/ expo, etc... Anywhere they have a chance to network.
Remember the Captains aren't 20 somethings they're 30+ somethings and as such have a natural inclination towards someone of a more empathetic nature i.e. same age bracket as them.....
Good luck all...