+1 regarding M&Gs being helpful. App had been on file for a while prior to M&G, Hogan invite shortly after the M&G, interview invite shortly after the Hogan.

My sponsor took an active role in the process and I think that helped. Based on the timing it’s safe to conclude it was the M&G that generated the Hogan invite.

Civilian background
<5yrs at a regional
3000TT
1500 121
<100 121 PIC
4y degree
Lots of extra (asst. chief, tech pilot, volunteering, etc)

Best of luck!