According to a reliable source - yes, the Impulse pilots do have the same dispensation to operate up to 1000 hrs per annum.
Yes gnad, Oldmeadow is 'playing in the ruck for QF Management'.
Given his obvious success with the J* negotiations, I guess we'll be seeing a lot more of him when the time comes around for the next LH EBA. Not something to look forward to as far as I'm concerned...