It seems like every job out there past the entry level phase, to which I am trying to move past, requires a ridiculous amount of time in type. I saw a posting for a Citation Bravo FO and it said they wanted 5 years experience as a pilot on type. Im sure others have seem similar.

My question is... Is this a ploy to weed out the untyped individuals and try to find someone who is? Or are these ridiculous requirements put in place knowingly that they arn't going to find someone and just want fewer resumes pouring in?

I can't imagine finding enough time in type individuals to fill all the places needed.