Please....you are very naive. AF guy with 20+ in with friends that are basically mgt pilots. Who do you think does the interviews? Is it Joe Blow off the line that surfs FI all the time? Is it a union rep? Or is it people picked by the company?
My friend buddy was a big wig at the union during that time got in tight with the company. I'm sure he can schedule my interview with one of his friends.
WOW, it must be nice to be that well connected! Good luck, hope your gross self importance doesn't come thru in the interview.