well heres an excerpt of an email that was sent out to EK. heres their official position

"Candidates who are up to 500 hours below total and/or multi-engine jet hours are invited to submit their applications and may be offered the opportunity to attend a selection programme in Dubai. Successful candidates must, however, meet published minimum hours requirements prior to joining"

so it sounds like theyre sticking with 4000 TT to be hired, 3500 to interview