Nah different bloke. Then again, B767 could have just plucked a number out of the air. If the number is correct, I know him and he's a good bloke. He just has to remember the blockout when in Egypt.
Anyway, if you join any company you start at the bottom. There might be a company that is a better fit for some folks. That's freedom of choice.
At least NJE is still recruiting.