Its a funny application process to get a 'yes' at this stage. At least with BA they ask a few questions where you can write small paragraphs about particular situations you've been in and how you handled them. With Virgin it's just a CV and cover note, and makes me wonder with guys meeting their minimum requirements, what is it exactly they are even looking for at this early stage.
I'm guessing no one gets called with the 3000 hours total jet time, it's more likely that hours wise you need at least that as co pilot, and preferably +1000 as Capt on top- but not too many hours as Capt. Would be easier to write that if it is the case, stop people without capt hours like me wasting their time. Would be interesting to note what people said that got them the nod at this stage, think next time round I'm going to make a big joke about it all and see if that gets me to stand out
