Started applying in September 2003 with 2500 hours.
Was invited for first interview in March 2005 with 3300 hours, 1000 turbine.
As long as you have "hours comensurate with age", I think you will get a shot, although they may go harder on you if you have jet time, doesn't really matter though, they will find something that everyone won't know, so just be honest.
Cheers.