After questioning other professional pilots, and from these responses, it seem a majority feel its the way to go. It appears logical that someone whith at least the theory compleated has in some cases a edge in the game.
GATGETGURU. Just for your infomation, incase you haven't yet checked, the aeronautical experience required for an (Aus) ATPLH is 1500 of flight time that includes 750 as pilot of a chopper. Of the 750 at least 450 must be as PIC.(CAR1988 5.181)