Continental has no minimum hour requirement. There is a mob in Canada running a course for low timers as well. Yes these courses are designed for experienced pilots, however you do not call in today to start the course next week. I am a low timer and I am going to spend at least two months studying at home. Obviously a candidate should have the ATPL knowledge and advanced understanding of jet systems and EFIS. I am pretty comfortable with it having completed a degree in civil aviation. It is definitely not for people with CPL background. 1500 hours of flying in a C182 will not help you a bit towards this type rating.