I remember from the dim and distant past of my early days that "Jet" jobs were more difficult to secure because the companies concerned were hog tied by their insurance underwriters.
It was common to be told " You need 3000 hours total turbine time to come and fly our shiny jets young man, our underwriters said so"
1500 hours or so on multi pistons to get your first TP job etc, etc.
What i'm saying I guess is why aren't the unions lobbying the insurance underwriters? They more than anyone have the clout needed to redress this issue.
After all our car insurance premium reduces with experience and it used to be that way for airlines.
Just a thought
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