The recruitment parameters at EK are very clearly stated on the Emirates website. At present (everything is subject to change in EK), you MUST have JET (ie not T/P) time. They are getting enough applicants with jet time that they can keep this 'recruitment filter' in place. Although I think this policy is costing us quality applicants, that is how it is, and will not change until recruitment can't keep bringing in 32 'experienced' jet drivers a month!. Sorry.