I would definitely suggest a minimum of five years in the military, doing anything, before being eligible for a CPL/IR,
Oh God no, the last thing this business needs is more military arses demanding instant upgrades because they think they are better than everyone else.
The ability to fly upside down and ponce about in a green or heaven forbid, red, flight suit does not imply instant suitability for command/training/management or the god given right to take over the company and stuff it with one's "mates" to the detriment of everyone else.
Also, such a requirement is no different than restricting entry to those who can afford to pay. Two wrongs do not a right make.