Originally Posted by
johni
NS operators can't be that desperate for pilots as I know pilots with UK North Sea experience who never get even an interview with the operators as they don't have the correct type rating. Operators seem to prefer 200 hour guys.
I think your statement is far too generic. As someone responsible for recruitment in my organisation, I know we will always try to recruit against a certain profile based on maintaining a balanced workforce. An applicable type rating or experience on type will almost certainly have some influence on the decision making process.
Having said all that, I am certain every operator will look at the individual and their attitudes, etc and that will have primacy over anything else that is being considered.