Mark
Welcome to Pprune Wannabees.
You will find there are many experienced pilots who are very willing to help you get onto the first rung of the ladder - however they do expect that you do a certain amount of research yourself - read the stickies at the top of the forum page!
A few hours spent using the search function will enable you to answer your questions yourself and. additionally, will give you a better insight into the industry and its present parlous state.
To answer your question 'Yes airlines do hire pilots with what is known as a frozen ATPL'.
In order to stop the inordinate number of sciologist adding their clamour I will close the thread. PM me if you want it re-opened.
HWB