Wxman, I don t see the reason why it would not be true to hire experienced guys. Easyjet will see that in this market you will find easily 100 experienced guys who will take the conditions as they are offered. Even if that means paying for a type rating and starting with a
salary.
So for the price of a low timer you can get an experienced pilot. management would like that option. maybe tons of pilots would refuse but I m sure there are enough around to take it.