Moot point just raised.
If you are focussed on this and really want a job in Ops, I would
suggest you consider looking overseas and take up a job
possibly in one of the Gulf States. This will likely be more
forthcoming, and the pay will be better. It is also where you will
get your experience, but depends on whether you are willing to
bail out of the UK for a few years...
If you have money saved, you might consider forking out and
getting yourself FAA trained - this will give you more credibility
than having nothing under your belt...I would recommend you
do this prior to shifting across the water.
Cheers
