MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for Position of Direct Entry Captain
A minimum of 10,000 hours total flying time
A minimum of 3,000 hours in command of multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft in excess of 55,000 KGS MTOW
Preference for short listing will be given to A340/A330 rated pilots and those with wide body experience. A background in training would also be advantageous.
ICAO ATPL
Applicants must be less than 56 years on joining
Experience commensurate with age
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That means 3000 hours 737-400 is good enough for DEC with Emirates....on top of ie 7000 hours Cessna Caravan. Like it or not . Its their planes. Their rules. Good there are some experiences FO's to help them....
No matter what the intent of the requirements. It is the written word that counts.