I too have heard of this guy who had less than 2000hrs TT that was allowed to complete the bridging package.
I believe the angle was that this persons had completed 22 years service but did not have 2000hrs TT. This persons went flying late on in their 22 year army career so stood little, if no chance of getting 2000hrs TT so after much asking of the CAA and HQ DAAvn eventually someone said Okay we'll let you qualify for the bridging package with your slighlty less than 2000hrs TT. The CAA were always willing to allow this person dispensation from the full ATPL exams because the 2000hrs TT was set by the CAA but after advice from the MOD and based on a "normal" flying rate and return of service after wings, which assumed that you could get the required hours before reaching 22 years service.
Just goes to show if you don't ask you don't get
MS
