I think 1000 hrs wide body is for internal promotion from RCA to CPT.
I.e you have to do a little longer to be considered.
RE gypsys question.
Roster is released exactly 14 days prior to the next month. They have taken account our preferences as some want back to back trips with slightly longer days off and some want shorter.
Leave was an issue, but with the upgrading to the rostering team, I've had no problems booking it recently.
Disruption, tends to only occur with tech issues. Don't normally get a change - standard month is 8 sectors.