9 years as an aircraft refueller and I finish this job in 2 weeks time. Start my 737 type rating in 7 weeks time.
I know quite a few who were baggage handlers or dispatchers who now fly jets for a living.
One baggage handler started out at Brymon/BA Connect and has just gone to Monarch.
Another guy I know work at Serviceair at Manchester and is now with Ryanair.
Working on the ramp helps you build up contacts and get inside information.
Network, network, network is the key.
At the last BALPA conference, half the pilot managers already new me