doesn't make any sense, invite for online assessment and then refuse you because low hours.
Possibly not - unless they have taken a number of low-hour pilots and their quota is full?
The traditional approach is, roughly:
Type-rated, current;
Type-rated, lapsed 12-24 months
Non-type rated, similar aircraft, current;
Non-type rated, similar aircraft, lapsed 12-24 months.
Then it's into the realms of those candidates who have limited flying experience and/or no experience as an airline pilot.
It's a question of risk management - not only cost but of capability in the cockpit.
Obviously not cast in stone, but unless they have a particular requirement to mix-and-match different experience levels that is the general trend.
Good news is that it seems there are an number of jobs available this year so just stick with it!
Don't ever be put off.
It took me 6 years and hundreds of applications to get my first job.
Many people told me I couldn't do it, but in the end I did fly the 'shiny jet'.
