Always have a copy of your CV with you! Treat everyone you meet as a potential employer - you never know...
A number of my past drinking-buddies have gone on to do recruitment. I know someone who was flying light GA and happened to be transporting an airline CEO. They quickly ended up working for them and in time became a director in that airline. I once recognised a (different) CEO passing from aircraft to chauffeur and handed him my CV which I had in an envelope close to hand - nothing ventured, nothing gained. He directly arranged for an interview for me.
Airlines don't want unlucky people working for them. You are likely to be more lucky by spending time in the right environment to meet the right people and being presentable and personable when you do. Make sure that when the next opportunity knocks you are prepared.
Good luck out there!