From EK website:
Requirements: For the position of First Officer (prior to joining):
- A minimum of 4,000 hours total flying time.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours flown in multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft. Preference will be given to pilots with > 2000 hours on medium to heavy sized jets.
- Applicants must hold a current ICAO ATPL.
- English language fluency is essential (minimum to ICAO ELP Level4).
- All applicants must be current within the last 12 months prior to the date of joining.
No mention about min. tons anymore... another sign that they are not getting enough pilots.