I just read an advertisement for Turkish cruise pilots. Now to me "cruise pilot" means second officer. No take offs, no landings and no touching anything below transition altitude.
For this I would expect a minimum of maybe 1000 hours total time and a type rating of some description (Bus or Boeing) as I'm sure Turkish don't want to do a full type rating on you themselves.
Here are the advertised minimums to warm a seat on a long haul flight at Turkish,
Suitable candidates must also:
Be current on relevant aircraft (A330/A340/B777) within the last 6 months.
Hold a FAA/ICAO/JAA/EASA ATPL/ATPL(f).
Current First Class Medical.
2500 hours on aircraft over 27 tonnes, of which;
1000 hours should be on type (A330/A340/B777).
ICAO Level 4 English minimum.
I'm sure anyone with that type of experience would not be applying for a SO position or am I really that out of touch?