Roomey, this forum is frequented not just by twenty-something wanabees but also by highly experienced and qualified professionals who give their advice for free; advice that could cost you if you went to a recruitment consultant. You'd do well to heed it and you'd do well to cut the attitude - you'll learn that during your CRM/MCC training.
its not what you know but who you know. You have your sources, i have mine, i just hope yours are current and working for the airlines.
If you think that knowing a few friends who are pilots will help you get a job, you've another think coming. Sorry.
Cheers
Whirls