Just to help clear this up,
I had a job offer from BA yesterday ( with a start date )
it's more than 500 hrs on type - experience
have operated that type in the last 12 months - recency
"A* current type rating on either the Airbus A320 series or Boeing 737/757/767, with an ATPL(F) and a minimum of* 500 hrs recent experience on type.
Please ensure you have these hours now, at the point of application.
for your information recency is:- flown on one of the above type(s) within the last 12months"
hope this helps you guys out.
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