“14 years ago I did the sim at ek on a 777 for selection and passed - and was sent to the 330.” Did you try for the Boeing? I had been warned how bad life on the 330 was so when I was offered the 330 as well I politely declined informing them that as I only had Boeing experience it was not in EKs or my best interest to place me on an Airbus. I was told they’d get back to me. 2 weeks later I was offered a 777 course. I guess was lucky.