student-mork
20th Jan 2005, 08:10
Ive had an idea as to how we (low hours fATPLs) can get our foot in the door of a major airline and hand in our CV in a manner that shows originality and ingenuity.
Before you all jump down my throat for ripping off someone elses idea, its not the one where you send in the shoebox with one shoe, a copy of your CV and a note asking "How can I get my foot in the door?"
Its all been done before... from hunting through the Chief pilots rubbish bins in search of blackmail material to the website CV.
This my friends of challenged financial stature, is the way forward...
My plan is as follows: I have made contacts and enquiries at London Zoo and have secured (at a price) the services of Bobo and his trainer. Bobo is a Silverback Gorilla from Uganda and I am told he is unusually talented in the field of human mimicry.
I propose that we dress Bobo up in a simple suit (nothing too flashy, but thats another thread) and commission his trainer to teach Bobo to walk into any office with a CV, place it on the receptionists desk, smile, salute and walk out.
This will leave a lasting impression on the airline concerned and ensure your CV gets special attention.
Oh sure, I know what youre thinking....
A 500lb gorilla placed in a stressful situation and unusual environment is liable to go beserk once seperated from the company of his trainer. This point was mentioned to me by his trainer, who I reminded was a crack shot with a tranquiliser gun and although by my calculations it would take approx 16 darts to subdue Bobo its not as if the airline staff cant handle themselves for the 9 minutes those darts take to work.
So my friends, what I need from you is the following.
1) £800 for the use of Bobo and his trainer for a day.
2) 20 fATPL CVs
3) 20 fATPLs who can handle themselves and weigh 180lbs+
4) A good tailor
5) A good doctor for the tailor
6) Appropriate transportation
Well, are you with me or do you want to stay unemployed forever?!
Before you all jump down my throat for ripping off someone elses idea, its not the one where you send in the shoebox with one shoe, a copy of your CV and a note asking "How can I get my foot in the door?"
Its all been done before... from hunting through the Chief pilots rubbish bins in search of blackmail material to the website CV.
This my friends of challenged financial stature, is the way forward...
My plan is as follows: I have made contacts and enquiries at London Zoo and have secured (at a price) the services of Bobo and his trainer. Bobo is a Silverback Gorilla from Uganda and I am told he is unusually talented in the field of human mimicry.
I propose that we dress Bobo up in a simple suit (nothing too flashy, but thats another thread) and commission his trainer to teach Bobo to walk into any office with a CV, place it on the receptionists desk, smile, salute and walk out.
This will leave a lasting impression on the airline concerned and ensure your CV gets special attention.
Oh sure, I know what youre thinking....
A 500lb gorilla placed in a stressful situation and unusual environment is liable to go beserk once seperated from the company of his trainer. This point was mentioned to me by his trainer, who I reminded was a crack shot with a tranquiliser gun and although by my calculations it would take approx 16 darts to subdue Bobo its not as if the airline staff cant handle themselves for the 9 minutes those darts take to work.
So my friends, what I need from you is the following.
1) £800 for the use of Bobo and his trainer for a day.
2) 20 fATPL CVs
3) 20 fATPLs who can handle themselves and weigh 180lbs+
4) A good tailor
5) A good doctor for the tailor
6) Appropriate transportation
Well, are you with me or do you want to stay unemployed forever?!