Apologies for a bit of a bump on this relatively old thread, but I must say i've found it a very educational read
I was recently trying for BA's FPP programme and thanks to a bungle on the mathematical reasoning test I fear I may have fallen down just before the last hurdle! (to be confirmed shortly...)
Anyway I was asking a friend who flies for BA about gaining entry on the modular route, but was advised that BA don't accept modular pilots as direct entry. They do however accept modular pilots with ~500 hours experience on aircraft over 10 tonnes.
Which leads me onto my question- if modular pilots and FIs are finding employment with airlines, which airlines currently hire them? Is it pretty much just Ryanair?