Billabong - almost correct. Although GSS's adverts state only a preference for jet time, their CTC insists upon it, and he selects who will/won't be considered. Although this policy has bit them on the backside several times I don't think it is likely to change any time soon, even though the type of people they want just won't accept those Ts & Cs.
74247 - I don't know of a time during the last 5 years when Flybe have NOT required direct entry Captains, and many have come from the same stable as yourself, but obviously in possession of a full ATPL.