Build some hours on type at a P2F scheme, such as Lion Air and the like
Am I reading this correctly, you are advocating somebody use P2F!!! NO NO NO NO!!!
Do Jet2 ever recruit new fATPL's without putting them through the apprentice scheme? Would they consider a 40 year old?
Q1 - not sure, give them a call, they will talk to you and tell you.
Q2 - Yes.
My suggestion if the answer to Q1 is no, get yourself a job with a regional, get a couple of years experience, then you'll be more marketable. DO NOT P2F!!!