I would apply now but pray that noone calls until you get the 1000. I started applying as soon as I met the mins, got real jealous when people with less time than me were getting calls and then thanked my lucky stars later that noone called me before I got my 1000. Of course, in the end, noone called until I had well over 2000 PIC turbine but it all worked out for the best. Good luck.