Actually I believeyou don't need time on type for DEC with SAPL, their looking at candidates that have similar experience on airframe types, Saab & Jetstream etc. Also they currently have a probationary system where a non rated Dash pilot can enter as a DEC capt & sit in the F/O's seat on full capt's pay 'till up to speed. This latter situation suits those that have plenty of turbine exp & have been around a while such as RFDS pilots but have not had exp on types above 5700 kg's but obviously could fly the simple Dash with their eyes closed! Let's face it the Dash isn't a space shuttle & flies at speeds not unlike most of the twin turbines that are now currently flogging around the country less than 5700 kg's.
Good luck to all that applied.
CW