Gotta Get experience some how.
I'd like to congratulate VPAW for putting on a low hour pilot. It's the development thing that some of us have been going on about for a long time. It's good to see that at least one state government department is prepared to put in the effort.
Yes, there is a risk in putting on a low hour pilot, but as has been said, it is a management thing and scrutinised by the CP and C&T pilot. That's what they get paid for. This is risk management.
Perhaps Ex MIL blokes believe that only Ex MIL pilots should be allowed to apply for these sort of positions? Funny that a 500 TT pilot is not safe for the Police Force, but a naval pilot with the same hours flying ICUS in a twin can do deck landings at night??? 
Whoever is the guy with the shiny new wings, good luck and enjoy the opportunity.
