Well I think my drama should be sorted now. Having just spoke to a very helpful lady at easyJet I understand that the problem was that I had not accounted for my time on the AQC in my 5 year history - so apparently there was nothing to say that I wasn't a non-CTCer trying it on. Hmmm, not sure I fully understand that but it goes to show it pays to be thorough and do things properly - so if anyone else is yet to fill out the form look out for that one.
Seperately, and on the topic above. I believe guys from CTC used to be able to get straight in with Britannia/Thomsonfly without an internal selection but several serving Tfly pilots kicked up a fuss about these newbies getting in 'through the back door' so they had to introduce selection. Having got through CTC's selection and AQC I'm not sure I could handle another.. at least for a couple years.