If you think you can retire on HKA money, you're sorely mistaken.
You'll be lucky to have money for the odd beer on HKA money. You'll be stealing them out of the galley and eating as much as you an onboard.
If you still want to come here, then don't worry.. they will hire anyone.
I mean it, anyone.. So if you've actually got that experience then you'll have more experience than the guys running the sim or asking you questions.