I think Up & Away is referring to Hields' (not Heilds) Chief Pilot who has circa 2000hrs and flies at least 5 types. He's 24 and has been working & flying in the industry since he started on work experience.
U&A - sour grapes?
Its the same old cack in industry. The only way to have experience is to build it. If you can take a gruelling to get the FE/TRE qualification is that not enough? Is U&A suggesting that the CAA Chief Examiner is too lax?
What is the industry supposed to do when the more senior experienced pilots hang up their flying boots? Surely its too late to react then?