Listen to EGGD. You don't always know who you are talking to on here but I can back up his statement. He was always polite and watched new pilots join the company without ever voicing his frustration. I quickly worked out he was not your usual cabin crew and asked him if he was a pilot. At no point was he ever pushy or intrusive and because of his attitude and personality every pilot wanted to make sure he got a opportunity. Pilots who could helped open some doors which then enabled him to display his ability to do the job. Not many people could do what he did and if you work as cabin crew I think many pilots will have a great deal of respect for you. I think it is perhaps the best way of getting in if you have more modest resources and cant fund type ratings etc etc.
