pilotchute,
With nearly 5,000hrs, over 1,000 night and nearly 3,000 multi, plus being employed by a respectable organisation for the last 6 years operating turbines, I'm still waiting for even an interview with any airline. So while it's not impossible, your claim that people can get into airlines with bare minimums, doesn't hold much credibility at the moment. I'm definitely not the only one either!
People can specify what they want, and can guarantee you they'll just about always get at least someone with those hours.
Having trouble getting a twin job and no call up from an airline?
morno