Stop the Bullsh1t!
Having spent as much time in the pointy end as on pilot selection and recruitment I would like to respond to these postings as follows: 1 Because of resignations, dismissals, promotions, failed medicals, new route approvals and a dozen other reasons, it VERY OFTEN HAPPENS that an airline which genuinely sees no imminent need for addional aircrew today may need several next Monday. 2 Recruiters will rarely, if ever, disclose the the true nature of their existing or future requirements because this is a tight-knit community with a spectacular grapevine.... a discreet whisper today can result in many dozens or hundreds of unwelcome latters, faxes, phone-calls and personal callers.
3 Very regrettably, pilot candidates (despite otherwise being intelligent young people) do not seem to understand simple criteria such as " applications from type-rated pilots only" or "applications by post only" or "minimum 1500 hours total experience only". For instance, one of my former emplyer's ads stipulated "absolutely postal applications ONLY" Why the did we receive upwards of 40 personal callers, 80+ telephone calls and over 100 faxes? Initiative and resoursefulness are fine qualities but being able to understand and follow simple instructions is far more important! Good luck to you all. BM