Far More Than Hours!
Total hours and type/turbine hours a Guidelines for the initial screening folks. Sure, a computer may knock you out of the first round, but human usually sees all application eventually. If one is a few hours short of some threshold, but all you the applicant's time is directly relevant to what the company really wants, they will look closer. Other considerations can also make a huge consideration. Some may include WHO you worked for or in what ENVIRONMENT you flew. Most 'real' airlines want a 4-year degree. You'll get a closer look if you have an AE degree than say one in Music History. In short, the pilots that they really want, have personal assets and experience extending well beyond total hours. If you have additional qualifications, but damn sure that you describe them in full! Check Airman? Training Pilot? Even a non-flying skill that demonstrates a history of Critical Decision Making, perhaps under pressure, are at least as important as is total time.
Lots if pilot applicants have the minimum hours requested. What sets YOU apart from the masses? If you have any of those assets, make them known. If the company values those things, your application will get that all-important second look. In other words, Sell Yourself! And good luck.