I certainly feel that a balance must be drawn in type of experience and hours. Type of training can be a factor as well. Without belaboring the point military trained guys usually get a nod with fewer hours. Are hours a perfect indication of the quality of a pilot... no.. just like whether he is civilian trained or military trained is not a perfect indication. But in general more hours means more experience in different situations thus making one a more rounded and marketable pilot. Other things such as type of equipment flown and types of flying done also play a role in one's ability to get hired.