Buster. I know you are trying to take the Mickey out of me, but my first reaction was: the mind boggles where this thread could have gone if a Mod wasn't watching!!!
Our allies across the big pond are a little sensitive to our unique Aussie sense of humour and next thing we have the US 7th Fleet bombarding Sydney Harbour - but not until Dubya leaves!
nbv4. For you to live your dream you are going to have to get around a lot of public servants first. As for your dream of BA, if you are a US citizen perhaps you should think first of AA, CO etc, as you may find it extremely difficult to get into BA.
I would not think a few years of meat bombing on your resume will not necessarily make you a "must have" for Nigel in London!