Originally Posted by JCB1
scroggs - I know you have nothing personally to do with deciding the minimum experience requirements at Virgin...
Correct. Absolutely nothing whatsoever.
...but can I ask for your view on the relevance that 1000hrs on fast jet has when compared to someone who, for example, has 1500hrs TT and a CRJ/EMB rating?
You can ask. As I have nothing to do with the recruiting policy at Virgin, I can't give you an insight into the details of that policy. However, you might like to consider reading the requirements again:
The minimum hours requirement is 2500. Not 1000, not 1500, but 2500 - for all applicants.
The experience required is
either a type rating on Boeing or Airbus equipment
OR 1000 hours on miltary fast jets or heavy transport equipment.
Happier now?
To the hypothetical 1500hr CRJ pilot, go get another 1500 hours or so and some time on heavier jets, then you might be in with a shot. Be advised, though, that the average successful applicant has 4000 hours or more. Military or civil.
As for time on type, I would imagine that someone with no heavy time, but a B737 or A320 rating, would stand rather less chance than a snowball's in Hell.
Scroggs