As previously mentioned, getting 1500TT is the same as getting 10,000TT if it's all single engine piston.
They are after 250 twin PIC or Single Turbine PIC. The guys on Level 2 will get a call eventually, but while there are pilots coming through that have the DE qualifications they will miss out in favour of more qualified pilots.
Just be happy its not the old 1500TT, 500 Multi PIC etc. or there would be a lot of people waiting a lot longer!