misd-agin,
I agree. "required internals" is a real-world, functional, unofficial, results-based notion...and a bit sloppy wording on my part. That's why I said, "...almost a requirement...".
Obviously, people get selected for interview without internals but internals sure grease the skids. I know of one legacy that set up an email address specifically dedicated to accepting internal recs...FACT. That would appear to be a strong indication they're important.
I don't know that any carrier makes internals a make-or-break, published requirement.
But, wanna get called ? The more internals a person has, the better his chances. The legacies are swamped with apps from people who meet, and far exceed, the published quals. The US has pilots running out its ears.
[and what to do after getting the call...to survive the interview is another subject entirely...requiring its own thread]
It's a jungle out there. And Jungle Rules apply.
Sorta makes me glad to be retired...and not job hunting.
Last edited by bafanguy; 4th Feb 2016 at 23:46.