Matt...
Its all in my earlier reply...
1. Getting the Frozen ATPL is all in your control (well - and your Bank Managers)
2. As and when BA recruit / advertise is in the hands of the Gods.
3. When they do, passing the application and Interview Stages is up to you.
4. Having started with BA, no reason why in your 5th year you do not go RHS 744 - could be quicker, but don't count on it.
"Trying really hard" counts for 1 & 3 above. Thereafter its luck and just "bidding" for it....
NoD