Nobody in their right mind will reply to a letter/CV from an unknown originator - The only truly tried and tested method is 'face time' Get yourself a copy of the BHAB booklet, phone a few companies and confirm the name of the Chief Pilot and/or Operations manager with the secretary and then pitch up and have a chat with them. Back that up later with a nice letter and CV plus a follow up phone call. I would forget about it this year as the charter business is too busy in the summer, I would wait until September and work on them throughout the winter for next year. Expect a knock back rate of around 95% and you’re in.....