If it's that much of an 'old boys network' industry then maybe the jobs are going to students from particular schools? Schools where the head of instructing is an ex Cpt from BA and still shares milk and cookies on a Friday evening with the head of BA recruitment etc....
I'm a wannabee and not as experienced in the industry as most of you guys but there are some schools that seem to have hazy employment prosepects and some that advertise guaranteed airline interviews.
I'm considering pilot training college in ireland and they boast 98% emplyment record within 2 months graduating, as well as a guaranteed airline interview.
Am I being naive in believing this?