PHF
I think a lot of operators will struggle to get experience on type as they are just not offering the cash and the market is really starting to recover now.
Turkish for example ask for 1500 ON TYPE FOR 320/737 DRIVERS but offer nowhere near as much money as in parts of Asia or the sand pit.
Certain Asian carriers like Tiger, Cebu, HK Express etc will also not offer the money that carriers like Cathay and Emirates offer so will find it very hard to get a guy with 1500 on type especially for an F.O. position.
If you have a captaincy on type you can basically pick and choose so F.O. slots will have to be filled with guys who just have experience regardless of type. Of course some carriers will still get newbies to buy type rating and joining whilst working for absolute peanuts.
Let me know what happens with regards to your sim and when they call back. Im still waiting to hear about HR interview. If I have not heard after 2 weeks I will drop them a line.