Ah... the true spirit of Flight Info shines through. Not trying to be an ass huh? We'll then, obviously you don't need to try.
O.K. cocky posters, here's my history of networking. Hired at 0A7 to instruct. Hung out, fueled planes, taught lessons. The only opportunities I remember were riding in a couple guys experimentals and ferrying the flight school's planes for Mx.
Next, hired at AVL to instruct. Sit in the office 30 hours a week answering phones and selling pilot supplies when not instructing. Every person I see come through the door gets the handshake and questions regarding where they are heading or who they work for. 4 months of it so far and no leads or even much advice from it. The only good info I remember came from an ACC pilot down at the popcorn machine. Nice guy he was. So, if this is what networking is all about then I must suck at it.
Now, on the other hand. By simply staying involved on flight info and caam, I've been given more leads and learned more about the industry then my 3+ years hanging around my local airports. So, that's why I ask about people's specific ideas regarding networking. I like to compare the opportunities I've seen around my airport to what other folks are experiencing at theirs.
This has nothing to do with having my hand held or reading the thread over and over again to memorize it. Simply put, it has to do with different people's idea of what networking is and how they've had the most success with it.
Now quit yer bitchin and gimme a damm JOB!