Well well !
As I said MFWF
Not suggetsting these are your reasons
It was not meant to be a
completely unconstructive, dim witted and tardy reply.
The Naval Officer bit is quite relevant as Airlines are very keen on ex-Military (whether aircrew or not). Surely someone, clearly as well informed as yourself, must know this.
I think I might be reasonably well informed - and do not disagree that there are benefits from having served (as I have done in a commissioned rank). It is not however a 'ticket' alone - there are other boxes to be ticked too.
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MFWF (who needs to appeal to somebodys taste)